New York City FC vs FC Dallas Prediction: A goal from both sides, why not?

Two teams from the different conferences play against each other in this match. New York City FC will face Dallas FC in the 9th round of the MLS campaign. New York City FC have earned 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses so far in the MLS and they are 5th on the eastern conference table, while FC Dallas are with 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats all season and occupy the 4th spot in the western conference table. Both teams secured a win in their latest matches and will hope to carry on that form as they face each other for the first time this season. The last time these two met, New York City FC won 1-0.

New York City FC might be 5th on the log, but their performances have not been so good in the MLS. They have 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeat all season. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 victory against Nashville SC at home. New York City FC scored both goals in the first half, as Keaton Parks and Maxime Chanot were both on target. And in the second half, Hany Mukhtar managed to pull one back for the visitors. New York City were dominant in possession with 52%, also registering 6 shots on target and 3 corner kicks according to statistics. New York City are currently 5th in the eastern conference table, with 12 points from 8 matches played. They won 3, drew 3 and lost 2 and their goal ratio is 9:9. 

Team streaks: no losses (3), without a clean sheet (5), less than 2.5 goals (7/9), Both teams scoring (4/5), Less than 10.5 corners (6/7).

FC Dallas come into this match with a better statistic than the opponents. They are currently on a 2-match win streak after beating Real Salt Lake 2-1 in their last match. Overall, FC Dallas have 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. In the 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, FC Dallas were first to take the lead as Jesus Ferreira opened scoring in the 5th minute. And in the second half, Real Salt Lake managed to pull one back through Jefferson Savarino in the 68th minute. But Dallas proved too strong for the opponents as they reclaimed the lead in the 88th minute. According to stats, Dallas had 48% possession, 2 shots on target and 2 corner kick by the end of 90 minutes.

Team streak: no losses (3), Both teams scoring (6/7) 

FC Dallas and New York City will be playing for the 8th time. In their 7 meetings, New York City won 2, while FC Dallas won 1 and 4 matches ended in a draw.

• New York City have not lost the last 6 meetings.
• FC Dallas have not kept a clean sheet in the last 7 meettings.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 meetings.
• There were more than 10.5 corners in 5/7 meetings.

• New York City (4-3-3): Luis Barraza, Mitja lleric, Thiago Martins, Maxime Chanot, Brian Cufre, Richard Ledezma, James Sands, Keaton Parks, Gabriel Perira, Gabriel Segal, Talles Magno
• FC Dallas (4-4-2): Maarten Paes, Geovane, Sebastian Ibeagha, Jose Antonio Martinez, Marco Farfan, Sebastian Lletget, Paxton Pomykal, Facundo Quignon, Paul Arriola, Jesus Jimenez, Jesus Ferreira

New York City and FC Dallas look evenly matched despite the contrasting results between the two. New York City are playing at home and will be fighting to avoid a defeat in front of their home fans. FC Dallas are also feeling confident in their current form and they believe a win here is possible. Both teams will come out to fight for 3 points and i think each team will be able to find the back of the net at least once before the 90 minutes mark.

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.71 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.89 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 8.5 Odds