Despite the Galaxy winning the MLS Cup last season, they have not been nearly the same club thus far. Along with a historically terrible start to the season, they are trying to come back from a 2-1 loss to Austin FC on Wednesday, ending a three-match point streak.

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles FC comes into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after recording three straight shutout wins. LAFC is 9-5-4 in conference matchups. LAFC is 3-0-0 when it scores only one goal. The Galaxy are 2-11-6 in Western Conference games. The Galaxy are fifth in the MLS drawing 119 corner kicks, averaging 5.2 per game.

The approach served Los Angeles FC well in its 1-0 victory Wednesday over the Loons at Allianz Field. “It’s kind of funny getting a taste of your own medicine a little bit,” Loons striker Tani Oluwaseyi said.