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Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas Prediction, Tips & Odds

Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 18
Los Angeles Galaxy
#11 · Major League Soccer
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VS
Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles
FC Dallas
#6 · Major League Soccer
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.46 (implied 68.6%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 71.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.1% vs 68.6%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FC Dallas to win this match against Los Angeles Galaxy, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. FC Dallas currently sits in 5th place in the standings, having accumulated 25 points from 15 matches with a record of 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. They have scored 30 goals while conceding 22, resulting in a positive goal difference of 8. With four wins in their last five matches, they are in solid form and will look to maintain their momentum. In contrast, Los Angeles Galaxy is in 9th place with 20 points from 16 matches, reflecting a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. They have scored 22 goals but have conceded 25, leading to a negative goal difference of -3. Although they managed to secure two wins in their last five matches, their overall inconsistency has been a concern this season. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 60% for FC Dallas, suggesting they are the anticipated winners of this fixture. However, a potential caveat could be the Galaxy's home advantage, which may influence the outcome in their favour. For more details on how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals alongside actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Los Angeles Galaxy Win41%2.16
Draw22%3.71
FC Dallas Win37%2.93
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4663.1%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5261.5%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 FC Dallas
7.1714.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Los Angeles Galaxy -0.5
2.0735%

Los Angeles Galaxy have been the stronger side, winning 36% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.17
14.0%
2-1
8.34
12.1%
1-2
9.99
10.1%
2-2
10.61
9.5%
1-0
10.63
9.4%
2-0
12.30
8.2%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Los Angeles Galaxy
-0.0
1.60
FC Dallas
+0.0
2.26
Los Angeles Galaxy
-0.3
1.95
FC Dallas
+0.3
2.55
Los Angeles Galaxy
-0.5
2.07
FC Dallas
+0.5
2.83
Los Angeles Galaxy
-1.5
3.75
FC Dallas
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Los Angeles Galaxy are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.123.803.001.502.551.422.62
Marathonbet
2.133.802.951.472.381.442.55
Betfair
2.103.902.901.452.551.472.63
Pinnacle
2.163.863.041.552.46
SBO
2.213.252.71
William Hill
2.153.502.901.442.50
Bet365
2.153.702.901.532.401.502.50
Unibet
2.123.753.051.522.451.452.55
Betano
2.253.802.921.572.501.472.55
Superbet
2.223.703.001.562.451.482.52
BetVictor
2.103.702.901.522.311.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
81.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
61.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
40.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLos Angeles Galaxy or Draw
63%1.37
12Los Angeles Galaxy or FC Dallas
79%1.25
X2Draw or FC Dallas
59%1.66

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (FC Dallas leads 6-2)
2 Los Angeles Galaxy2 Draw6 FC Dallas
19 Apr
FC Dallas
2-2
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
Oct 25
Los Angeles Galaxy
2-1
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Oct 25
FC Dallas
2-1
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
Jul 24
FC Dallas
2-0
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
May 24
Los Angeles Galaxy
3-1
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Oct 23
Los Angeles Galaxy
1-4
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Mar 23
FC Dallas
3-1
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
Jul 22
FC Dallas
1-0
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
May 22
Los Angeles Galaxy
1-3
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Oct 21
Los Angeles Galaxy
2-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer

In the last 10 matches between Los Angeles Galaxy and FC Dallas, FC Dallas leads with 6 wins, while Los Angeles Galaxy has won 2 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a tendency towards tight contests, as four of the matches ended with a one-goal margin. However, FC Dallas has also secured two heavier victories with a 4-1 and a 3-1 win, showcasing their ability to dominate at times. Los Angeles Galaxy's last win against FC Dallas was in October 2025, highlighting their struggle to find consistent success against this opponent.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Nashville SC
17123233122139
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1
Vancouver Whitecaps
16103337162133
DLWLW
2
Inter Miami
17114243301337
WWWWW
2
Los Angeles FC
18103534181633
WWWWL
3
San Jose Earthquakes
17103435201533
DLWLL
3
New England Revolution
169252619729
WDLWL
6
FC Dallas
177553225726
LDWWL
11
Los Angeles Galaxy
185672429-521
DLLDW
14
Philadelphia Union
1734102231-913
WWLDL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1742111844-2614
LWLLW
15
Atlanta United FC
1733111730-1312
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Los Angeles GalaxyHome
2W3D4L
9 playedGF 11 · GA 141.00 pts/game
FC DallasAway
4W1D3L
8 playedGF 14 · GA 91.63 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Los Angeles GalaxyFC Dallas
1.5Goals p.g.2.09
1.5Goals conceded p.g.1.23
29%Clean sheets32%
36%Win rate50%
3Avg goals in match3.32
1.47xG per game1.49
0.27xGA per game-0.33
47%Possession %42%
4.6Shots on target / game4.3
4.2Corners per game4.9
Los Angeles Galaxy
Recent Form

Los Angeles Galaxy have won 6 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Los Angeles FC 0-3 and beat Club America 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 8D 10L from the last 28 games (36% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Los Angeles GalaxyAll competitions
18 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-3
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
12 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
1-0
Club America
Friendlies Clubs
03 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-3
El Salvador
Friendlies
24 May
Los Angeles Galaxy
1-1
Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer
17 May
Seattle Sounders
0-2
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
14 May
Sporting Kansas City
3-1
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
10
Win
36%
8
Draw
29%
10
Lost
36%
FC Dallas
Recent Form

FC Dallas have won 8 of their last 11 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat FC Dallas 1-2 and beat San Jose Earthquakes 2-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 6D 5L from the last 22 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC DallasAll competitions
24 May
Colorado Rapids
1-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
17 May
San Jose Earthquakes
2-3
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
14 May
FC Dallas
2-3
Vancouver Whitecaps
Major League Soccer
10 May
FC Dallas
3-1
Real Salt Lake
Major League Soccer
02 May
New York Red Bulls
0-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
26 Apr
Seattle Sounders
2-1
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
11
Win
50%
6
Draw
27%
5
Lost
23%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

6 players

Los Angeles Galaxy3

E. Thommy
Missing FixtureInjury
Joao Klauss
Missing FixtureFoot Injury
R. Puig
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

FC Dallas3

Daniel
QuestionableInjury
Geovane Jesus
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
Ramiro
Missing FixtureLower-Body Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.52 (61.5%)
Both Teams Score1.46 (63.1%)
Value Bets
Los Angeles Galaxy Win2.16 (41.4%)
FC Dallas Win2.93 (37.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.45 (38.5%)
BTTS No2.55 (36.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.71 (21.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Los Angeles Galaxy have averaged 4.2 corners per match at home; FC Dallas 4.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Los Angeles Galaxy have generated 1.47 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 36% of them. They put 4.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Los Angeles Galaxy player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.