FC Dallas v LA Galaxy Prediction: FC Dallas used to dominate this fixture in the past

FC Dallas are back playing at the Toyota Stadium this week, as they prepare to take on LA Galaxy in the MLS. They were disappointed with the result of the last MLS game against Sporting Kansas, and they hope to bounce back in this game. However, with FC Dallas already losing 3 of their last 4 matches, there’s a worry they are heading into storms in the weeks ahead. And for the LA Galaxy, they hope to continue their winning run once again after beating Minnesota United at home last week.

According to the current ranking, LA Galaxy is 3rd on the western conference table with 43 points and FC Dallas is 13th with 23 points.

FC Dallas head into another week of MLS football and while the result of the last round was disappointing, they have to turn their attention to a new opponent this week. FC Dallas will tackle LA Galaxy at the Toyota Stadium and there’s enough to conclude that Dallas will not find the game easy against LA Galaxy. FC Dallas have never really sustained a good winning run throughout the season and they need to turn that narrative around in this game.

FC Dallas’ recent results shows 2 wins and 3 defeats in 5 matches (WLLWL), and at home they recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat (DWWLW). Across 10 league games, FC Dallas recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats (DLLDWWLLWL).

FC Dallas were defeated 3-2 by Sporting Kansas City last week. Sporting Kansas were 2-0 by the 23rd minute and FC Dallas scored the equalizer through an own goal (Timothy Melia) in the 30th minute. And in the 65th minute Petar Musa scored for FC Dallas to level the game 2-2, but Sporting Kansas City snatched a late goal in the 82nd minute and won the game. According to reports, FC Dallas stats were: 46% possession, 1 big chance, 3 goalkeeper saves, 0 corner kicks and 5 shots on target.

The LA Galaxy hoped to prove they could come back from losing an important game last week. The defeat to arch rivals Los Angeles FC last week was a setback for the team and many feared they might hit rock bottom after that, but they responded by beating Minnesota United last week. LA Galaxy are now back full of confidence as they head to the Toyota Stadium for the next game against FC Dallas.

LA Galaxy’s recent stats shows 4 wins and 1 defeat in 5 matches (WWWLW), and away from home they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (DDLWW). Across 10 league games they recorded 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (DWWLWWWWLW).

LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 2-0 at home last week. Gabriel Pec scored LA Galaxy’s opening goal in the 25th minute and Minnesota United found the equalizer in the 73rd minute, and finally Gabriel Pec scored the second goal in the 90th minute to guarantee LA Galaxy take all 3 points in the end. According to reports, LA Galaxy’s stats were: 61% possession, 4 big chances, 6 goalkeeper saves, 3 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

In the last 20 meetings between FC Dallas and LA Galaxy, FC Dallas won 13 matches while LA Galaxy won 5 and 2 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

FC Dallas is without a clean sheet in 3 matches

LA Galaxy is without a clean sheet in 8 matches

7/8 matches ended with more than 2.5 goals

5/6 matches ended with both teams scoring

FC Dallas scored first in 5/7 matches

FC Dallas won the first half in 5/7 matches

7/7 matches ended with more than 4.5 cards

5/6 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

LA Galaxy stands as the bigger team when compared to FC Dallas this season and the league table is a good confirmation of that. FC Dallas are nowhere near decent levels yet and the defeat from the last game strikes a doubt if they are heading for the bottom in the coming weeks. LA Galaxy on the other hand are feeling confident that they can build another winning run like they had prior to the defeat to Los Angeles.

However, when we consider LA Galaxy’s away record and FC Dallas’ home record, we can see there’s a slight chance that FC Dallas can end this game with at least a draw. Also the h2h proves FC Dallas dominated this fixture in the past, so there’s no way they are coming into this game feeling like underdogs.

• 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.6 Odds
• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.69 Odds
• Draw Full Time at 3.60 Odds