We’re set for mid-week action as we draw closer to the end of the season. The best team in the Western Conference will take on the team in the last position to cover up for their outstanding game.
Both teams have seven games left to play this season, and it seems their fate is already sealed. However, the result from this match can change where they’ll end the season.
LAFC’s Goal
LAFC’s goal will be to enter the playoffs as the first team in the Western Conference to get automatic qualification into the CONCACAF Champions League.
The possibility is still there for Houston Dynamo, as they are 11 points away from seventh place with 21 points left to win.
In that case, we might see the team geared up for the match as they face one of the best teams in the league this season.
Not an Easy Team
Getting any point from this game is tricky because matching the Los Angeles FC team is not easy for any team in the league this season.
As we prepare for this tie, join us as we preview both teams and provide our Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC Score Prediction.
We expect it to be an epic match, and we hope not to get disappointed after 90 minutes of football.
Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC Matchup Preview
With the soccer MLS standings still under threat, the game between LAFC and Houston Dynamo can change where the teams end.
A win for Dynamo can take them out of the bottom, but for LAFC, a win for them simply strengthens their position. Therefore, this game is essential for Houston Dynamo to win.
So, on Wednesday the 31st, we expect Paulo Nagamura to field his best players as they play in front of the home fans at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston at 07:30 PM ET. It will be an epic match, and we sure would expect the match to be exciting to watch.
Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC Odds Breakdown
| Houston Dynamo | Draw | LAFC |
|---|---|---|
| +250 | +280 | -105 |
LAFC Odds for this Matchup
From the odds, we can see that Los Angeles FC is the favorite team to win this tie. They’ve had the better season so far, and comparably, they are the better side in the Western Conference. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to see that they have -105 odds to win this game.
As a result of their MLS odds, the team has a 51% chance of winning this tie, but they’ve won up to 54% of the matches when they played with these odds.
They’ve performed better than we expected, and it can only get better as they need three points to solidify their position at the top the table.
Dynamo Odds for this Matchup
On the other hand, Houston Dynamo is the underdog for the match. They have +250 to win the game. There is a chance for them to win this match.
However, they’ve only won 11% of the games they’ve had these odds. Aside from that, they have a winning chance of about 54%. To bet on a draw, the odds are +280.
Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC Betting Preview
Even though both teams are having different kinds of season, they have close results in their past few meetings.
In the last five games, we’ve seen only one win between them. The other four has ended in draws. In the last two meetings, the teams played 1-1 draws each, showing how close they’ve been in previous seasons.
This game would be the first time they are meeting this season. So, we can’t tell if this season’s differences would translate into the result.
The last time a team won was at Los Angeles, when LAFC got a 2-1 win in a tightly contested match. In addition to that, Dynamo had to complete the game with 10 men.
Both teams have always contested tightly, according to their MLS player stats, but this season has been different. Therefore, it is tricky to predict this game.
Houston Dynamo
In the past few weeks, Houston Dynamo has been disappointing. The team hasn’t won a single game in the past six games. The last time they won was against San Jose Earthquakes.
It was a tightly contested game that ended in 2-1. They had to come back in the second half before they could get three points from the tie.
Since then, they’ve not won any game as they’ve lost five and drawn one in the last six. Before the draw, the team lost four games in a row, with one of them ending in a 6-0 thrashing by Philadelphia Union another top team in the league this season.
Expectations for Dynamo
So, it doesn’t look good as they are set to face LAFC. They were fortunate against Colorado Rapids because the game could’ve easily been another loss after they went 1-0 down in the 48th minute.
However, thanks to Bryan Acosta getting a red card, Houston Dynamo clawed their way back to get a point from the game. After that game, they lost the next match.
LAFC
Compared to Houston Dynamo, LAFC has had a better season. Even though they’ve fallen short in the last two games, the team still has a better-than-average form.
They’ve won 18 games in the 27 matches they’ve played this season. The only team that comes close is Philadelphia Union who won 15 in 28.
So, it is obvious that the team is on form and would only get better as the season draws closer to the end. We can see that they have what it takes to chase for the title, given that they are the best team in the league so far.
Favorite to Win the Match
If you know how to bet on soccer, it is clear that they are the favorites to win the match. We believe LAFC has the chance to increase their chances of winning the league.
The team will want to put the last two games behind them. Therefore, we expect them to push for a massive win in this game.
It won’t be easy since Dynamo is looking to improve their points tally. In the end, we expect a tight game.
Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC Pick and Prediction
Houston Dynamo has what it takes to rival LAFC. However, they’ve not been good this season. The team has struggled for points, especially in the last few games.
But, their record against LAFC is not too terrible. So, providing MLS predictions for this tie is tricky.
We believe LAFC would have the edge and most likely win this tie. Therefore, our Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC Score Prediction is as follows.
Final Score Prediction: Houston Dynamo (0) vs. LAFC (2)
MLS Pick: LAFC to win (+260)
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