Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

2-0

17/05/2023 19:30

Los Angeles Galaxy

D D L L D

13th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy on 17 May 2023 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy preview before placing your bet.

Columbus Crew will face Los Angeles Galaxy in USA Major League Soccer on May 17, 2023 at 19:30.
Columbus Crew are currently 3rd with 57 points after 34 matches.
Los Angeles Galaxy sit 13th with 36 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.88.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:30

2023-05-17

Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy - Prediction & Odds

Columbus Crew

Los Angeles Galaxy

2023-05-17 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

08/05/2019 19:30

Columbus Crew

3 - 1

Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

07/07/2018 22:30

Los Angeles Galaxy

4 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

23/08/2017 19:30

Columbus Crew

2 - 0

Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

03/09/2016 22:35

Los Angeles Galaxy

2 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

13/06/2015 21:40

Columbus Crew

1 - 1

Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

16/08/2014 19:40

Columbus Crew

4 - 1

Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

Columbus Crew

83%

Draw

17%

Los Angeles Galaxy

Columbus Crew Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Orlando City

MLS

10/05/2023 19:00

Loudoun United 1 - 5 Columbus Crew

USA CUP

29/04/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Inter Miami CF

MLS

26/04/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 1 - 0 Indy Eleven

USA CUP

22/04/2023 19:30

Charlotte FC 1 - 0 Columbus Crew

MLS

15/04/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 1 - 1 New England Revolution

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Los Angeles Galaxy

14/05/2023 21:55

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes

MLS

10/05/2023 22:30

Los Angeles Galaxy 3 - 1 Seattle Sounders

USA CUP

06/05/2023 22:35

Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 3 Colorado Rapids

MLS

29/04/2023 19:30

Orlando City 2 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

22/04/2023 22:30

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 0 Austin FC

MLS

16/04/2023 16:50

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 3 Los Angeles FC

MLS

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Columbus Crew

Los Angeles Galaxy

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

27 (68%)13 (33%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

20 (59%)14 (41%)

Columbus Crew

Recent matches

Los Angeles Galaxy

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

Under /Over

(58%)23 17(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

/Yes

(70%)28 12(30%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Columbus Crew

Los Angeles Galaxy

Shots

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.03 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.05

Los Angeles Galaxy

Total shots

13.18 avg / game

Blocked

120 total

Avg. 4.29

Columbus Crew Pass Los Angeles Galaxy

Total passes

9916

Avg. 248 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

15990

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Columbus Crew

Played games

Los Angeles Galaxy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.18

2.73

109

Corners

180

5.29

7.83

313

Throw-ins

458

13.47

0.93

Offsides

0.94

1.05

GK saves

2.85

Columbus Crew

DISCIPLINARY

Los Angeles Galaxy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.75

1.94

0.00

0.12

5.45

218

Fouls

323

9.50

6.38

255

Tackles

406

11.94

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy on 17 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Columbus Crew's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Los Angeles Galaxy's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Galaxy sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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