FAQ: American Championship, MLS.
Rationale: It is rare to bet on under in the MLS, however, this matchup presents a unique opportunity. On one hand, the 3rd lowest scoring team in the Western conference is facing the best defense in the conference. Houston doesn’t score many goals but also doesn’t concede much, while Los Angeles boasts an elite defense. Additionally, due to international call-ups, both teams will be missing key attackers. Specifically, Bouanga, Bogusz, and C. Oliveira from LAFC will be absent, practically the entire starting forward line. Moreover, with only one week since their last encounter, where the “angels” failed to score against Dynamo even with the mentioned players and a reverse home field advantage (0-2). Without them, and playing away, their chances decrease. Although Houston is not a top team, they will also be missing key players, reducing their offensive threat. In conclusion, this match is likely to be dominated by defenses, more of a wrestling match than a soccer game.
Outcome: No goals were scored in the match => the prediction is a WIN!