FC Dallas vs LA Galaxy Prediction: FC Dallas will likely get the win

FC Dallas and LA Galaxy go toe-to-toe in the second round of the MLS season. FC Dallas lost the first round to Minnesota United FC and LA Galaxy had their first round match against Los Angeles FC postponed. Both teams are desperate for a win to kick start their campaign. LA Galaxy is still in 7th place despite being a match short, while FC Dallas are 12th on the Western Conference table.

FC Dallas (Form Guide: LLWDD)

FC Dallas are in the race for their first win of this campaign, after they lost the first round match against Minnesota United FC. After a goalless first 45 minutes, Mender Garcia gave Minnesota United the lead in the 48th minute and neither side could change the scoreline for the rest of the match. FC Dallas were also poor in the club friendly matches as well as their pre-season match. In their last 5 matches, FC Dallas lost 2, drew 2 and won just 1 match. In 6/6 matches, FC Dallas have seen less than 2.5 goals scored and they have conceded first in 6/8 matches. In 10/10 matches, they saw less than 4.5 cards shown and in 4/5 matches, less than 10.5 corners were played.

FC Dallas are currently in 12th spot on the Western Conference table after the result of the first match.

LA Galaxy (Form Guide: WLLWL)

LA Galaxy face FC Dallas as their first match of the new season, after the proposed match against Los Angeles FC was cancelled last month. LA Galaxy come into this game following a final pre-season win against Toronto FC. In their last 5 matches, LA Galaxy had 2 wins and 3 losses. LA Galaxy are without a clean sheet in their last 6 matches and in 5/6 matches, they have seen more than 2.5 goals scored. Both teams had also scored in 5/6 matches that LA Galaxy have played and they have conceded first in those matches. In 5/5 matches, LA Galaxy have seen less than 4.5 cards shown.

LA Galaxy are still ranked 7th in the league pending the result after this match.

Head to Head

The head to head record shows that both teams have played 20 times against each other. FC Dallas have 12 wins, while LA Galaxy have 6 wins and 2 matches ended in a draw. FC Dallas have no losses in their last 6 matches, while LA Galaxy are without a clean sheet in 5 matches. In 4/5 matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored. FC Dallas were first to score in 4/5 matches and they won the first half in those matches. In 4/5 matches, more than 4.5 cards were shown and in 5/7 matches, less than 10.5 corners were played.

Expert Betting Tips

LA Galaxy not playing during the first round, means extra rest and they have had the opportunity to analyse the opposition. It would be very interesting to see how LA Galaxy starts their campaign and FC Dallas needs a positive response in this match. It will be a tight game and one of these teams will emerge a winner. This can easily be anyone's match but a winner will surely emerge from this game.

• Bet on Home or Away Win at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Under 3.5 goals at 1.66 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 8.4 Odds