Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas Prediction: Dallas are not really underdogs

Los Angeles FC had a very good start to the campaign until now. They've been a solid team in the league. 2 wins and 1, with a game in hand is their record in the league and they also progressed in the CONCACAF Champions League after beating LD Alajuelense on aggregate. Los Angeles FC welcomes FC Dallas to the Banc of California Stadium for their 4th fixture of the league campaign. Dallas are not doing bad themselves, they recovered from opening day defeat to grab 2 wins and 1 draw in 3 matches.

Los Angeles will be eager to return to winning ways, after a goalless draw in their last match against Seattle Sounders away from home. Los Angeles have also had a very bright start to the campaign with 2 wins and 1 draw. Both wins were at home ground against Portland Timbers and New England Revolution and they will hope to grab another win at home here. In their last 5 matches, they had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. 

Against Seattle Sounders, they were behind in terms of statistics, as they had 43% possession, 3 shots on target and 4 corner kicks.

Los Angeles FC are 2nd in the western conference table, with 7 points in 3 games, with a game in hand.

Team Streaks:- more than 2.5 goals (⅞), first to score (7/9), less than 4.5 cards (7/9), more than 10.5 corners (⅘).

FC Dallas are considered underdogs in this clash, but they've not had a bad start to the campaign either and they are playing very well at the moment. The opening match of the campaign wasn't as they hoped, as they lost to Minnesota United at home by a 1-0 scoreline. But since then Dallas have had 2 wins and 1 draws. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Their last match ended in a 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City. Two second half goals from Alan Valesco and Jesus Ferreira helped Dallas to overcome the visitors lead in the first half. Dallas had 52% of the possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks by the end of 90 minutes. 

Dallas are currently 4th in the western conference, with 7 points from 4 matches.

Team Streaks:- no losses (3), without a clean sheet (5), less than 2.5 goals (7/9), first to concede (⅘), less than 4.5 cards (9/10).

Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas have played 9 matches against each other before now. Los Angeles FC have 4 wins, while Dallas have 2 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw.

• Los Angeles FC have won the last 3 meetings.
• FC Dallas are without a clean sheet in 9 meetings.
• More than 2.5 goals were scored in ⅘ meetings.
• Both teams scored in ⅚ meetings.
• Less than 4.5 cards were shown in 5/5 meetings.
• Less than 10.5 corners were played in 5/5 meetings

I don't think FC Dallas are much of an underdog as the bookmakers portray. Doesn't say they will go on to win at home against Los Angeles who are dominant at home this season. I strongly believe FC Dallas can cause Los Angeles FC some problems here. Whether they go on to win is unclear but they won't stay down in this game. So expect some end-to-end football with goals from both sides.

• Bet on Over 2 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.89 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 7.5 Odds