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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 Galaxy 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 Galaxy Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form this season. The away side edged Austin FC to a narrow 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts slumped to a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of St. Louis City in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a good recent record against Houston Dynamo and have won 17 out of the last 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's 14 victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy won the reverse fixture at home by a 2-1 scoreline in May this year and have not secured two victories against Houston Dynamo in a single regular season of MLS since the 2016 campaign.
- Houston Dynamo have equaled their points tally from last season with 51 points so far and could set a new club record for a single season with a victory this weekend.
- Los Angeles Galaxy could secure 67 points with a victory this weekend and could equal their second-highest tally in the club's history.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have been exceptional this year and will be intent on ending their regular season on a positive note. Dejan Joveljic and Gabriel Pec have been prolific in the final third and will look to share the goalscoring spoils between them this weekend.
Houston Dynamo have punched above their weight yet again this season but will be up against a strong unit on Saturday. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-3 Los Angeles Galaxy
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Gabriel Pec to score - Yes
