On Sunday, October 12, at 4:30 a.m. CET, the MLS regular season will feature a match between Los Angeles Galaxy and FC Dallas. Here’s a betting recommendation for this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won just one of their last six matches.
- Dallas are unbeaten in their last eight games, with four wins and four draws.
- Dallas have scored in each of their last 11 matches.
- Galaxy have scored in seven consecutive matches but conceded in eight straight.
- Galaxy have the second-worst defense in the Western Conference.
- 41% of Los Angeles’ matches this season have seen them concede in both halves.
- The last head-to-head meeting ended in a 2–1 victory for Dallas.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas: Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy won the MLS Cup last season, but this year has been challenging. After 32 matches, they have only 24 points and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference. In their last ten games, Galaxy have only two wins. With just two matches left in the regular season, their chances of reaching the playoffs are gone.
In contrast, Dallas is in the playoff race. They have 41 points after 32 matches, currently in eighth place. They are just one point ahead of the tenth team and three points clear of the eleventh, leaving no room for mistakes. Dallas needs to win their final two matches to secure a playoff spot without relying on other teams’ results.
Probable Lineups
- Los Angeles Galaxy: Marcinkowski, Zanka, Rindov, Cuevas, Tarczyński-Miller, Nelson, Winder, Cerrillo, Paintsil, Mateus Nascimento, Fagúndez
- Dallas: Collodi, Ibeagha, Moore, Abubakar, Urhoghide, Delgado, Cappis, Kaiky, Kamungo, Farrington, Musa
Prediction
With no playoff hopes, Los Angeles may approach the game more relaxed. Meanwhile, Dallas is still focused on securing their playoff spot and will aim for consecutive wins against the Galaxy. The recommended bet for this match is for Dallas to remain unbeaten.