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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Houston Dynamo take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important clash at the Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Los Angeles FC are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been excellent this season. The away side edged Los Angeles Galaxy to a crucial 2-1 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good record against Houston Dynamo and have won six out of the 14 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's three victories.
- Houston Dynamo have lost only one of their six matches against Los Angeles FC in MLS and have won each of their last two such games in the competition.
- After a run of four victories in five matches in the regular season of MLS, Houston Dynamo have won only four of their last 14 matches in the competition.
- Los Angeles FC have won 11 of their last 12 matches in all competitions and have become the first MLS team to achieve such a run since Sporting Kansas City in the 2011-12 season.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles FC have been one of the best teams in MLS this season and are in excellent form going into this game. Denis Bouanga has been impressive for his side and will look to add to his goal tally in this clash.
Houston Dynamo are yet to hit their stride this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-3 Los Angeles FC
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes
