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The action continues in MLS as FC Dallas and Orlando City go head-to-head at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday. With just four games to go, the hosts find themselves just five points off the coveted play-in places in the West and will need no extra motivation to produce a positive showing.
FC Dallas picked up three huge points in the push for post-season football as they secured a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC at the Toyota Stadium last weekend.
Before that, Peter Luccin’s men were on a three-game winless run, suffering defeats against Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake, with a goalless draw against Vancouver Whitecaps on September 8 sandwiched between the two losses.
With 37 points from 30 matches, Dallas are currently 10th in the Western Conference table, five points behind ninth-placed Minnesota United in the second of the two play-in spots.
Orlando City, on the other hand, were involved in a seven-goal thriller last Sunday when they fell to a narrow 4-3 defeat against Columbus Crew at the Lower.com Stadium.
The Lions picked up three consecutive wins before that, seeing off Nashville, New England Revolution and Charlotte FC while scoring eight goals and keeping three clean sheets.
Despite last weekend's loss, Orlando City remain on course to secure a playoff spot as they sit fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 43 points from 30 games.
FC Dallas vs Orlando City Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With six wins from the last nine meetings between the sides, Dallas boast a clear upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Orlando City have picked up just one win in that time, which came in August 2019 when they beat Luccin’s men 2-0 on home turf, while two games have ended all square.
- Dallas are unbeaten in their last four home games against the Lions, claiming three wins and one draw since June 2011.
- Orlando City are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 MLS games, picking up seven wins and one draw since the start of July.
- Dallas have won all but one of their last five home games in the league, with a 3-2 loss against Colorado Rapids on September 1 being the exception.
FC Dallas vs Orlando City Prediction
While Orlando will be looking to return to winning ways this weekend, they take on a Dallas side who have proven tough to beat in front of their home supporters.
Luccin’s side have also enjoyed the better of this fixture and we are backing them to extend their dominance over the Lions.
Prediction: FC Dallas 3-1 Orlando City
FC Dallas vs Orlando City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Dallas to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in four of Dallas’ last five matches)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have also been fewer than 11 corner kicks in the hosts’ last five games)
