Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction: Los Angeles have a score to settle

Los Angeles FC have failed to return to winning ways and their season is heading towards a total failure after recent disappointments. They were kicked out of the US Open Cup and then lost the CONCACAF Champions League final game. Now they are struggling to get back to their best in the league and they have been failing in that aspect too. Their last game was a total disaster, as they lost 4-0 to Houston Dynamo. Now they welcome Houston Dynamo for the return fixture at the Banc of California Stadium.

Houston Dynamo are in better form compared to the visitors and they will be playing with a lot of confidence after their 4-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in their last game.

Both sides are competing in the Western Conference League and are separated by 4 points on the table. However, Los Angeles sits at 3rd spot despite playing 2 games less, while Houston Dynamo are 7th on the table.

Los Angeles FC (LDLLL)

Los Angeles FC are currently heading downhill and there are serious concerns that they might continue that way for a long time. Los Angeles have failed to win in any of their last 5 games in all competitions, as they had 4 defeats and 1 draw in those games. Their most recent game was against Houston Dynamo away from home and they lost 4-0.

Los Angeles FC will be playing at home after the away defeat last week and their home form this season has been good.They played 7 matches at home and won 5 of them and drew 2. Their last 5 games at home ended in 3 wins and 2 draws, with the latest ending in a 0-0 draw with Atlanta United.

Los Angeles FC were really poor in their last game against Houston Dynamo and they paid a heavy price for that. Houston Dynamo grabbed their first goal in the 11th minute through Nelson Quinones and in the second half they scored 3 more goals through Amine Bassi, Corey Baird and Franco Escobar in the 50th, 69th and 89th minutes.The game ended in a 4-0 win over Los Angeles FC at full time. According to statistics, Los Angeles FC had 58% possession, 3 shots on target and 12 corner kicks.

Los Angeles FC are in 3rd place on the western conference table with 26 points. They played 14 matches and had 7 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats.

Team streak: no wins (5), no goals scored (3),first to concede (4/5), more than 4.5 cards (4/5).

Houston Dynamo (WWLLW)

Completing the double over Los Angeles FC would be a great achievement for this side after their big win over them last week. Houston Dynamo are in better form and feeling confident as they come into this game. Their last 5 games ended in 3 wins and 2 defeats.

They are playing away from home and this season their away form has been terrible and they are ranked bottom on the western conference away rankings. They played 8 away games, losing 6 and drawing the remaining 2. Their last 5 away games ended in 3 defeats and 2 draws. They have lost back-to-back away games with the latest being a 3-0 defeat to Saint Louis City.

Houston Dynamo were high-spirited when they faced Los Angeles FC in the first leg last week as they scored 4 un-replied goals in the game. Nelson Quinones opened the scoring in the 11th minute and in the second half, Houston Dynamo were more ruthless. Amine Bassi converted a penalty in the 50th minute and Corey Baird scored the third goal in the 69th minute before Franco Escobar’s 4th goal in the 89th minute. According to statistics, Houston Dynamo had 42% possession, 5 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Houston Dynamo are currently ranked 7th in the western conference with 21 points. They have played 16 matches so far and they had 6 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (6/6), less than 4.5 cards (6/8).

Head to Head

Between these two teams 12 matches have been played. Los Angeles FC had 5 wins, while Houston Dynamo had 3 wins and 2 matches ended in a draw.

• Los Angeles FC are without a clean sheet in all 12 meetings.
• There were more than 2.5 goals in 8/10 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 9/10 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 4/5 meetings.
• There were more than 10.5 corners in 5/6 meetings.

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Los Angeles FC have scored 23 goals and conceded 14 goals in 14 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.6 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 2.1 big chances per game and take a total of 16.6 shots per game with 5.9 shots on target per game. They take an average of 7.0 corners per game and take up 49.9% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.0 goals per game.

According to analysis, Houston Dynamo have scored 19 goals and conceded 21 goals in 16 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 11% conversion rate. They also create 1.6 big chances per game and take a total of 11.2 shots per game with 3.9 shots on target per game. They take an average of 4.5 corners per game and take up 49.8% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.3 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds
• Home Under 2 Goals at 1.97 Odds
• Correct Score 1-0 FT at 8.00 Odds