Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET)
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California (Capacity: ~27,000)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast (Carson, CA)
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by full time
Conditions: Clear skies, light coastal breeze (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent playing conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
LA Galaxy (4W–9D–16L, 21 pts, bottom of West):
No major injuries reported, but defensive depth remains a concern.
Gabriel Pec – Fit, team’s brightest attacking spark (5 goals, 6 assists).
Joseph Paintsil – Available, 5 goals and 3 assists.
Marco Reus – Veteran midfielder, 5 goals and 9 assists, expected to start.
FC Cincinnati (17W–4D–9L, 55 pts, top 3 in East):
No significant injuries reported.
Kevin Denkey – Fit, leading scorer with 13 goals.
Luciano Acosta – Healthy, playmaker with 10+ assists.
Defense intact, with 9 clean sheets this season.
Key Player Matchups
Gabriel Pec (LA) vs. Cincinnati Fullbacks
Pec’s pace and dribbling are LA’s best chance to break down Cincinnati’s disciplined defense.
Marco Reus (LA) vs. Obinna Nwobodo (CIN)
Reus’ creativity against Nwobodo’s ball-winning ability will shape midfield control.
Kevin Denkey (CIN) vs. LA Center Backs
Denkey’s finishing (0.57 goals per 90) against one of MLS’s leakiest defenses (58 goals conceded).
Luciano Acosta (CIN) vs. LA Midfield
Acosta’s vision and passing range could carve open LA’s back line repeatedly.
Recent Team Form
LA Galaxy:
Last 5: L–D–L–D–L
Last match: 2–2 draw vs. Nashville SC.
Trend: Winless in last 7; defense conceding 2.0 goals per match.
FC Cincinnati:
Last 5: W–W–D–L–W
Last match: 2–1 win vs. Nashville SC.
Trend: Strong away form (9–4–2 on the road), competing for playoff seeding.
Series History
All-time meetings: Only one prior meeting.
June 22, 2019 – LA Galaxy won 2–0 at TQL Stadium (Boateng & Álvarez goals).
This is Cincinnati’s first-ever visit to Dignity Health Sports Park.
Betting Trends
LA Galaxy:
Just 4 wins in 29 matches.
Conceded 58 goals (2.0 per game).
Overs hit in 4 of last 6 matches.
FC Cincinnati:
17 wins in 30 matches.
+7 goal differential.
9 clean sheets; unders common when they control tempo.
Away record: 9–4–2, one of the best in MLS.
Head-to-Head: Galaxy lead series 1–0.
Historical Betting Results
LA Galaxy: Poor ATS all season; bettors backing overs have profited due to defensive frailty.
FC Cincinnati: Reliable ATS on the road; profitable for bettors backing them as favorites.
Trend: Cincinnati matches often cash unders when defense dominates, but LA’s leaky back line leans toward overs.
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles Galaxy + 300 Draw + 260 FC Cincinnati – 120
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
