LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati

LA Galaxy host FC Cincinnati in this MLS clash at Dignity Health Sports Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Galaxy to Cause Cincinnati Problems

We’ll split our stake by backing LA Galaxy +0.25 at odds of -143 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Cincinnati.

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Galaxy Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

LA Galaxy drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. The Los Angeles club had 43% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Maya Yoshida and Miki Yamane scoring one goal each.

FC Cincinnati won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at TQL Stadium against Nashville SC. Pat Noonan's team had 49% possession and six shots on goal, while Brenner da Silva and Evander Ferreira found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw Galaxy land a 2-0 away victory over Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	34	20	5	9	52	40	12	52:40	65
26	LA Galaxy	34	7	9	18	46	66	-20	46:66	30

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Galaxy have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Los Galácticos have averaged 55.2% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Top scorer Joseph Paintsil has found the net 4 times, Gabriel Pec 3, with Maya Yoshida and Marco Reus both scoring 2. Marco Reus is the leading assists maker on 3.

Cincinnati have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Ohio club have averaged 48.6% possession, 3.6 corners taken and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Evander Ferreira has scored 6, followed by Kevin Denkey and Pavel Bucha with 2 goals apiece. Evander Ferreira has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Novak Micovic (GK), Miki Yamane, Maya Yoshida, Chris Rindov, John Nelson, Edwin Cerrillo, Diego Fagundez, Isaiah Parente, Harbor Miller, Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Evan Louro (GK), Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Lukas Engel, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Samuel Gidi, Luca Orellano, Brenner da Silva, Kevin Denkey.

LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

LA Galaxy look a good bet in this MLS clash and we can back them at -143 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

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Key LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 of their last 5 games.

Galaxy +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galaxy 2 - 1 Cincinnati

We’re predicting LA Galaxy to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dominik Marczuk Over 0.5 Shots On Target -114

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati) can be wagered at -114 to register one or more shots on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Dominik Marczuk Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-141

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Joseph Paintsil to Score +230

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy) has managed three goals in his past five MLS home matches. We’re happy to take the +230 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Joseph Paintsil Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

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Corners Prediction

Galaxy To Have Most Corners -100

It’s been an average of 5.10 LA Galaxy corners in the past 10 home games, while the previous 5 Cincinnati away matches have seen them average 2.40. We think that the value can be found by wagering Galaxy to have the most corners and you can get attractive odds of -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galaxy

Total

10.80 5.00 5.80

Home

9.60 5.10 4.50

Away

10.60 4.90 5.70

Cincinnati

Total

8.20 3.60 4.60

Home

9.00 4.80 4.20

Away

9.10 4.30 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-110

Galaxy Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+575

2

+107

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LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The draw is currently trading at +290 if you think this MLS encounter will end all square, while FC Cincinnati have betting odds of +143 and LA Galaxy are +155 to land a victory of their own.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Galaxy are -109 here. However, if you want to back favourites Cincinnati, then -122 is on offer.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+290

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+150

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-400

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-109

2

-122

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+160

Evander Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find Evander at +380 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +120 that he finds the net at anytime.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+120

Anytime

+380

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+155

Anytime

+480

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+185

Anytime

+550

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Brenner (Cincinnati)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+145

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-102

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-141

Brenner (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-143

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-149

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-185

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-204

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-625

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Galaxy Have Four Wins from Past Ten Home Clashes

Galaxy have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Cincinnati haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive away matches. The Orange and Blue have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
LA Galaxy Home Stats		4-2-4	3.10	1.60	1.50	7	3	5	5
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		6-2-2	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Galaxy vs Cincinnati team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.

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