Scouting Report: Orlando City vs. LAFC

Orlando City will face its third Western Conference opponent in a row this Saturday at 7:30 p.m., when the Lions take on LAFC. However, in this weekend’s match-up Orlando will have the luxury of playing at the friendly confines of Exploria Stadium. Let’s analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the top club in the Western Conference standings and the Lions’ next opponent.

Statistical Analysis

One of the reasons that LAFC sits atop the west is that the team has one of the most prolific offenses in MLS. The Black & Gold rank third in the league in goals scored, with nine, and the club ranks second in goal differential at +7. They come at opposing defenses with a barrage of attacks, ranking…