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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round 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 Saturday. 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 in second place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form this season. The away side suffered a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts dominated the previous game between the two teams and will look to pull off a similar feat this weekend.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good recent record against Houston Dynamo and have won six out of the last 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's four victories.
- Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles FC are set to play against each other in consecutive matches of MLS for only the second time in their history, with the previous occasion taking place last year.
- Houston Dynamo have won each of their last three matches against Los Angeles FC in the regular season of MLS and could achieve the joint-longest streak in this regard in the competition.
- Los Angeles FC have won five of their last six matches away from home in the regular season of MLS.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Houston Dynamo have managed to hit their stride this season and will look to make the most of their impressive form. Ezequiel Ponce found the back of the net last week and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Los Angeles FC were surprisingly ineffective in the reverse fixture and have failed to make their mark in recent editions of this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-1 Los Angeles FC
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ezequiel Ponce to score - Yes
