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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Houston Dynamo take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the BMO Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Preview
Houston Dynamo are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Toronto FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been excellent over the past year. The hosts defeated Seattle Sounders by a 1-0 scoreline in the US Open Cup in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo 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.
- The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the Western Conference final of MLS last season and ended in a 2-0 victory for Los Angeles FC. This was their only clean sheet against Houston Dynamo in 14 attempts.
- Los Angeles FC have picked up only one point in their last two matches at home in the regular season of MLS and could endure a winless run of three home games for the first time since 2021.
Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
Los Angeles FC have an impressive squad at their disposal and will be intent on arresting their recent slump. The hosts have been poor at home this month and cannot afford to drop points in this fixture.
Houston Dynamo have been plagued by inconsistency this season and will need to be at their best this weekend. Both teams have issues to resolve and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 1-1 Houston Dynamo
Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes
