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Major League Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 12 match between Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Los Angeles FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Houston Dynamo FC swing by on Monday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Los Angeles FC approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 3 in the table, having claimed 21 points this season so far. With 11 games behind them, Houston Dynamo FC amassed 15 points, placing them as number 8 before their next fixture.

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Team form: Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo FC

Los Angeles FC Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Los Angeles FC beat Toluca 2-1, followed by a 2-2 draw against San Diego FC. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 4-0 defeat against Toluca. Los Angeles FC won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the BMO Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded four and scored 13 goals.

Houston Dynamo FC Form

Their past three matches saw Houston Dynamo FC beating San Diego FC 1-0, losing 2-0 against Austin FC, and beating Colorado Rapids by 1-0. Houston Dynamo FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 15 goals to seven.

Betting facts for Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo FC

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

  • In 14 of the last 16 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Los Angeles FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Los Angeles FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Los Angeles FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 4 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Houston Dynamo FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Houston Dynamo FC have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • In the last 3 Houston Dynamo FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players in form: Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo FC

Lawrence Ennali shows decent form right now for Houston Dynamo FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Los Angeles FC, who are strong favourites this coming Monday. Siding with Denis Bouanga also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

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Full-time result

Los Angeles FC claimed seven wins, drew two and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Houston Dynamo FC won two, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Los Angeles FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Houston Dynamo FC only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Houston Dynamo FC managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Los Angeles FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Houston Dynamo FC, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.