Houston v Los Angeles FC

MLS, played Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Here is our Houston v Los Angeles FC tip and game preview. Based on our detailed analysis of statistics listed below and other factors, we predicted both teams to score in this game, under 2.5 goals, and a tie. Our confidence in this pick was low relative to other picks.

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Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Preview

Houston Dynamo picked up all three points last time out in the MLS when the Texan outfit registered an impressive 2-0 win on the road at Los Angeles and in a quirk of the fixture scheduling, these two teams will meet again at the Shell Energy Stadium with Los Angeles not only seeking revenge for that defeat but also the three points in order to attempt to reduce the deficit between themselves and rivals LA Galaxy at the top of the Western Conference ladder.

That 2-0 win last time out helped lift Houston Dynamo into the top seven pack in the Western Conference table although they are still level on points with eighth placed Seattle Sounders so Ben Olsen's side know they cannot afford a slip-up here in order to cement their spot in the Finals places.

The hosts have picked up three wins within their last four games in the MLS which includes previous victories over San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps while the bigger picture shows Houston Dynamo have suffered just two defeats in their last 12 matches overall.

Houston Dynamo have registered six wins within this period and the goals market also appeals here as eight of these last 12 games have also produced goals for both teams as well.

Los Angeles have an immediate opportunity to avenge their recent 2-0 loss at home to Houston Dynamo when they make their way to the Shell Energy Stadium for this upcoming encounter but the visitors have also produced a pretty impressive sequence of results lately in the MLS as well.

Despite being handed defeats by the likes of Columbus Crew and Houston Dynamo, both of which were on home turf at their BMO Stadium, Los Angeles have also collected a total of 10 wins within their previous 14 games overall, so Steve Cherundolo's side will also fancy their chances of picking up a result of some sort in this encounter.

In addition, Los Angeles have recorded five of these 10 wins on their travels as well, picking up victories on the road at St Louis City, Atlanta United, Orlando City, LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders respectively so they stand a decent chance of least hitting the back of the net in this upcoming fixture.

Six of Los Angeles' last 10 games overall in the MLS have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net while the visitors have also notched in 14 of their last 16 games on the road overall as well.

Houston Dynamo v Los Angeles Verdict

Both Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles have produced some encouraging results of late in the MLS and both sides will fancy their chances of getting something out of this upcoming encounter as well, as they look to further boost their respective Finals Series spots.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.75

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.50

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Tie
1-1
YOUR PREDICTION RESULTS
Home
39%
Tie
31%
Away
30%
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HOUSTON V LOS ANGELES FC HISTORICAL ODDS

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GAME WINNER
1
X
2
-112
275
290
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
Yes
No
-150
110
OVER/UNDER 2.5 GOALS
Over 2.5
Under 2.5
-134
105
OVER/UNDER 1.5 GOALS
Over 1.5
Under 1.5
-450
300
TIE NO BET
1
2
-250
175
RESULT & BTTS ODDS
Houston & BTTS Yes
260
Houston & BTTS No
250
Los Angeles FC & BTTS Yes
550
Los Angeles FC & BTTS No
600
Tie & BTTS Yes
350
Tie & BTTS No
1200
RESULT & OVER/UNDER ODDS
Houston & Over 2.5
175
Houston & Under 2.5
400
Los Angeles FC & Over 2.5
500
Los Angeles FC & Under 2.5
750
Tie & Over 2.5
1000
Tie & Under 2.5
400
CORRECT SCORE
Home
Tie
Away
1-0
750
0-0
1200
0-1
1200
2-0
750
1-1
600
0-2
2000
2-1
750
2-2
1200
1-2
1200
3-0
1600
3-3
4000
0-3
4000
3-1
1400
1-3
2800
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES FC
RECENT LEAGUE FORM
LAST 5
T
W
W
L
W
LAST 5
W
L
T
W
L
HOUSTON
ALos Angeles FC0-2
HToronto FC0-1
AVancouver Whitecaps3-4
ASan Jose0-1
HMinnesota Stars1-1
All ResultsHome Results
LOS ANGELES FC
HHouston0-2
ASeattle0-3
HReal Salt Lake1-1
HColumbus1-5
ALA Galaxy1-2
All ResultsAway Results
FORM
FORM
LEAGUE GAMES STATS
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES FC
POSITION
7th
POS
3rd
PLAYED
26
PLAYED
25
WON
42%
11
WON
14
54%
TIED
27%
7
TIED
5
19%
Houston are 4 games since a tie
LOST
31%
8
LOST
6
23%
SCORED
37
SCORED
48
CONCEDED
31
CONCEDED
32
HOME FORM
AWAY FORM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES FC
PLAYED
12
PLAYED
11
WON
33%
4
WON
5
45%
TIED
42%
5
TIED
2
18%
Houston have tied the most home games in MLS
LOST
25%
3
LOST
4
36%
SCORED
13
SCORED
17
Houston have scored the fewest goals at home in MLS
Los Angeles FC have scored in their last 9 away games
Houston have not scored 2 or more in their last 3 home games
CONCEDED
11
CONCEDED
16
Houston have not conceded 2 or more in their last 3 home games
Los Angeles FC have not conceded 2 or more in their last 6 away games
KEY STATS
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES FC
PLAYED
26
PLAYED
25
BTTS
62%
16
BTTS
13
52%
OVER 2.5
50%
13
OVER 2.5
16
64%
OVER 1.5 GOALS
69%
18
OVER 1.5
22
88%
CORNERS
9.2
CORNERS
10.4
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