Zlatan Ibrahimovic 11/10 to score anytime against Columbus Crew in Thursday’s MLS clash

Competition: MLS

Market: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score anytime

Odds: 11/10 @ Bet 365

With the chance to leapfrog LAFC to top spot in the Western Conference, a high-flying LA Galaxy will travel to the MAPFRE Stadium in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Starting with the hosts, putting in yet another worrying display in their 3-1 loss away at DC United last week, many around the MAPFRE Stadium are growing concerned with Columbus’ run of results. Caleb Porter’s side have now lost their last five matches on the bounce and now find themselves on the verge of slipping out of the top-six. Looking for their first MLS victory since the 7th of April, the Yellow and Blacks have also now lost back-to-back matches on home soil. Shipping two or more goals in three of their last five appearances, Thursday could prove to be another tough test for a leaky Columbus defence.

As for the visitors, while LA Galaxy might be coming off the back of a close fought 3-2 loss away at Minnesota last week, former Boca Juniors boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto has seen his side enjoy a bright start to the year. While their seven-match unbeaten run may have come to an end last time out, another victory for LA would see them claim top spot in the West. One man who has continued to spearhead their title charge has been the red-hot Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Finding the net on the road last week, the former Manchester United striker has scored in all bar one of his eight matches this year and should fancy his chances of extending that tally in midweek.

Bet: Zlatan Ibrahimovic 11/10 to score anytime against Columbus Crew in Thursday’s MLS clash @ Bet 365