The upcoming match in the MLS will feature Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles FC. The match will take place at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Dynamo
While Houston Dynamo has fallen short of the mark this season for a side that finished in fourth place last season. However, they are slowly starting to pick up the pieces as they fight for the final series in the Western Conference, occupying seventh place with 40 points in their last 26 outings and are tied in score with eighth-placed Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers.
Ben Olsen's side come into this one, having lost three of their last five matches across all competitions. Before their 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC at the BMO Stadium, a result they'll want to replicate, they were on a run of back-to-back losses.
Los Angeles FC
After losing out on the opportunity to lift the Leagues Cup on August 26th, losing 3-1 away to Columbus Crew in the final, Los Angeles turned their attention to the U.S. Open Cup three days later defeating Seattle Sounders in the Semi-final to book their spot in the final showdown for the first time in club history, six years after their inaugural season run to the semi-finals in 2018.
A two match unbeaten run in the MLS (W1, D1) was then put to an end by their rivals in this impending encounter, losing 2-0 in front of their home faithful on Saturday. However, they'll be aiming for a more improved showing on the road where they've been a force to be reckoned with losing one of their last ten outings (W8, D1).
Probable Line-ups
Houston Dynamo: Clark; Dorsey, Sviatchenko, Micael, Escobar, Herrera, Artur, Blessing, Bassi, Aliyu, Ponce
Los Angeles FC: Lloris; Segura, Chanot, Long, Palencia, O'Brien, Sanchez, Campos, Bogusz, Kamara, Bouanga
Match Facts
Houston Dynamo have won three of their last five MLS games.
Los Angeles FC have preserved three clean sheets in their last four away matches.
Houston Dynamo averages 1.08 goals per game when playing at home, and Los Angeles FC averages 1.55 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head Statistics
Over the past 14 meetings, Houston Dynamo has won 3 times, Los Angeles FC has won 6 times, and there have been 5 draws.
Prediction
Los Angeles FC has been in fine form of late and come into this match, having lost just one of their last ten away matches. While they are slight underdogs in this match, they are worth a pick in the double chance market to win or draw.