Major League Soccer: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 29 match between LA Galaxy and FC Dallas and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both LA Galaxy and FC Dallas need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Dignity Health Sports Park and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

The LA Galaxy enter the game ranked 15 in the Western Conference, while the FC Dallas are 8 in the Western Conference.

Form: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas

LA Galaxy Form

Showing inconsistent form, LA Galaxy lost two of their past three matches, going down 2-3 against FC Cincinnati, before beating Sporting Kansas City 4-1. The joy was short-lived, as FC Dallas proved too strong in a 2-1 defeat. LA Galaxy won three of their previous six matches at Dignity Health Sports Park in the Major League Soccer. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring 12 goals to 11 against.

FC Dallas Form

FC Dallas are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Colorado Rapids by 3-1. This was followed by a 2-2 with Portland Timbers and a 2-1 win against LA Galaxy. FC Dallas claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by ten goals to ten.

Betting facts for LA Galaxy and FC Dallas

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between LA Galaxy and FC Dallas. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Joseph Paintsil brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, LA Galaxy will start him against FC Dallas, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Petar Musa, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Popular markets: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas

Full-time result

LA Galaxy claimed a modest six wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing three. FC Dallas won two of their last 10 games away, drew five and lost three of the games in this run. FC Dallas have hit a nice vein of form with 8 matches now without losing.

Both teams to score

LA Galaxy scored first in six of their last ten home games. FC Dallas scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive LA Galaxy games Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games FC Dallas played. FC Dallas should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as LA Galaxy only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. FC Dallas claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. FC Dallas have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with LA Galaxy when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for LA Galaxy, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for FC Dallas, who managed to score two times in those matches. FC Dallas scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.