Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 23 April 2026
On April 23, 2026, in the MLS regular season, Columbus Crew will host LA Galaxy. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Match preview
Columbus Crew come into this match after a 1–2 defeat away to New England Revolution, which ended their three-match unbeaten run. Overall, the team are having a very difficult start to the season — just one win in eight matches, along with three draws and four defeats — which leaves them 25th in the overall MLS standings and 12th in the Eastern Conference.
At home, Columbus are still winless this season, recording two draws and one defeat in three matches. Despite that, their games are rarely closed: four of their last five matches have gone over 2.5 goals, and in four of those games both teams have scored. They are also still active in cup competition, having reached the Round of 16 in the US Open Cup.
LA Galaxy also come into this match in poor shape. The team have won just one of their last six matches, suffering three defeats and two draws, including elimination from the CONCACAF Champions Cup after losing both legs to Toluca. In their most recent MLS match, they played out a 2–2 draw against FC Dallas.
In the league, Galaxy sit 11th in the Western Conference and 19th overall, with a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Away from home they are inconsistent (1 win, 2 draws, 1 defeat), but defensively fragile, conceding in six straight matches. Their games are also very open — each of their last five matches has gone over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in five of the last six.
Head-to-head meetings are quite balanced overall, but Columbus have had the edge at home. They are unbeaten in their last six home games against LA Galaxy (4 wins, 2 draws), while across the last 10 meetings the record is level at 4 wins each and 2 draws.
Probable Lineups
- Columbus Crew: Schutle, Moreira, Camacho, Zawadzki, Amundsen, Herrara, Chambost, Gomes, Arfsten, Rossi, Gazdag
- LA Galaxy: Marcinkowski, Nelson, Yoshida, Haak, Cuevas, Wynder, Cerrillo, Magole, Reus, Gabriel Pec, Klauss
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- In 4 of Columbus Crew’s last 5 matches, both teams scored.
- 4 of Columbus Crew’s last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 5 of LA Galaxy’s last 6 matches, both teams scored.
- LA Galaxy’s last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Columbus Crew have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
Prediction
Both teams come into this match in unconvincing form and continue to show clear defensive issues. Columbus are struggling badly at home, still without a win this season, while LA Galaxy are inconsistent and regularly concede, including a run of six straight matches with goals allowed. At the same time, both sides are consistently involved in high-scoring games, with most recent matches finishing over 2.5 goals and frequent scoring from both teams. Considering current form, defensive problems, and the strong trend of open matches between these sides, this fixture has strong potential for goals. Recommended bet: Over 2.5 goals — 1.51
