LA Galaxy - FC Cincinnati 09/21/25

Two teams from different worlds, but corners bring us together

MLS can offer a clash of cultures. Here we meet an LA Galaxy that still lives more on old merits than on its current position in the table, against a Cincinnati that has gone from being the league's lightweights to becoming one of the Eastern Conference's heavyweights. But even if the sporting achievements vary, there is one thing the Galaxy deliver better than most, namely corners.

LA Galaxy: Uneven performances – consistent corner flow

Let's be honest: Galaxy fans haven't had it easy in 2025. The table position looks sad, and they've been transparent in hindsight. But at the same time, they've created a lot at the other end and when you don't score enough goals, you often end up in the corner flag.

Just look at the last three home games: 22 corners in total, an average of over 7 per game. It's no coincidence. Galaxy build a lot via the wings, and when the crosses don't go through, they often end up clearing for corners. For those of us who watch the corner market, this is gold, even when the table says rust.

FC Cincinnati: Solid, but lets in pressure away

Cincinnati have had an amazing season. They are consistent, efficient and score when they need to. At home they dominate, but away they are usually more balanced. Even top teams have to endure periods of pressure when they are away and that is when the corner statistics come into their own.

Because while Cincinnati can control a lot, it is inevitable that the Galaxy with their offensive wings will produce crosses, pushes and set pieces. Historically, Cincinnati has also conceded more corners on the road than at home.

The history between the teams

They don't meet often, but the East-West matchups in MLS tend to be open. The Galaxy have been a team that produces a lot offensively in their better days, and even now in a weaker period, the pattern is there. The matches often end up goal-rich or chance-rich, and the corners tend to fly.

What can we expect?

I expect the Galaxy to have the ball on the wings a lot, try to play around and create through crosses. When the chances don't come on the first try, it's a corner kick and the stats behind us show that this happens time and time again. Cincinnati are strong, but they give space, and on the road they are more likely to be pushed back at times.

In short: Galaxy may not win the game, but they will likely win the corner statistics.

Bet suggestions

MLS 04:30 LA Galaxy – Cincinnati: LA Galaxy over 4.5 corners (1.65)