St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy Preview

• Competition: Major League Soccer
• Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 20:30 GMT
• Venue: Energizer Park, St. Louis

St. Louis City hope to break into the top ten in the MLS Western Conference Table when they face off against bottom dwellers LA Galaxy in their next league fixture on Saturday, 14 June 2025. The St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy game will take place at Energizer Park, St. Louis, at 8:30 PM GMT.

St. Louis City have failed to showcase consistency in the MLS this season, having won just one of their last five league games. They have only three wins in 17 matches so far and remain in 14th place with 14 points, with two of those victories coming at home.

Interim head coach David Critchley needs to motivate his side to be more proactive and efficient on the pitch as they are keen to get back on the winning ways. Critchley needs to put much focus on his defense, and his players should be clinical on counter-attacks or set-pieces to unravel LA Galaxy's backline and secure three important points.

LA Galaxy have had an even worse start to the season and have just one win in their last five games. They are lingering at the 15th spot in the Western Conference table with 7 points from 17 games.

Greg Vanney needs to ensure that his side regains momentum as early as possible and maintains its form in the upcoming matches. To accomplish the mission, Vanney might ask his defensive line to stay sturdy and efficient. His forwards also need to be more prolific in taking up their opportunities and converting chances ruthlessly to get a big away win.

St. Louis City Team News

David Critchley is still missing a number of important first-team players. The likes of Joakim Nilsson (knee), Eduard Lowen (hamstring), Christopher Durkin (knee), and Cedric Teuchert (hamstring) are all estimated to remain out until at least July. Rasmus Alm is recovering from a hip injury and is doubtful to feature in the upcoming MLS game.

LA Galaxy Team News

Greg Vanney is still sweating on the fitness of Marco Reus. The German playmaker is recovering from a thigh injury and is unlikely to return in time for this game. LA Galaxy will also be missing the service of midfielder Riqui Puig, who has been sidelined with a knee injury.

St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy Predicted Lineups

St. Louis City Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Roman Burki

Defenders: Jayden Reid, Timo Baumgarti, Henry Kessler, Joseph Zalinsky

Midfielders: Akil Watts, Conrad Wallem, Alfredo Morales

Forwards: Marcel Hartel, Celio Pompeu, Joao Klauss

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Novak Micovic

Defenders: Miki Yamane, Mathias Jorgensen, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson

Midfielders: Lucas Sanabria, Edwin Cerrillo, Diego Fagundez

Forwards: Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, Matheus Nascimento

St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have only met each other on five occasions in the past. St. Louis have won two of those games, while LA Galaxy are still awaiting their first win over them. Their most recent encounter took place in March 2025 when St. Louis City picked up a 3-0 win.

Key Players to Watch in St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy

Joao Klauss (St. Louis City)

Joao Klauss has struggled a lot in the 2025 MLS season, slightly underperforming his 3.79 xG (expected goals) to bag two goals in 16 games for St. Louis City so far. The Brazilian forward just needs to unlock his efficiency in finishing chances more clinically to get momentum back on his side.

He'll aim to do that against the shaky LA Galaxy backline, troubling their defenders with his smart movement, and look to put away chances prolifically to help his side seal a much-needed win.

Diego Fagundez (LA Galaxy)

With Marco Reus sidelined, Diego Fagundez must step up in the next MLS game. He's managed to score three goals by overperforming his 0.85 xG for the LA Galaxy this season. The Uruguayan midfielder will look to be proactive in link-up play and driving the ball forward with his smart runs.

He'll be tasked to create big chances with more accurate final passes. Fagundez is also capable of sneaking into the empty spaces in the final third and converting chances clinically as the LA Galaxy aims for their first away win of 2025.

St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy Prediction

Both of these MLS sides have had an embarrassing start to the 2025 MLS season, but this match could be a turning point for them. A big win can give either of the two sides confidence and high momentum to build a winning run.

St. Louis got the better of the LA Galaxy in recent meetings, but the two sides' shaky defensive lines mean goals should be galore in this one. This battle of the bottom dwellers could end up in an entertaining draw.

Prediction: St. Louis City 2-2 LA Galaxy

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