Major League Soccer preview: Can LA Galaxy edge out victory against Dallas?

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Competition: USA Major League Soccer
Date: Thu 15.August
Match begins: 02:30 (UTC)
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park (27000 seats)

LA Galaxy and Dallas have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Major League Soccer.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for LA Galaxy and Dallas.

Dallas have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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LA Galaxy form and stats

LA Galaxy have performed well here at Dignity Health Sports Park so far this season with 8 wins from 12 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 0 games and lost 4. LA Galaxy has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto and the players.

LA Galaxy lost their last game at DC United after a 1-2 scoreline. Heartbreak before that as LA Galaxy lost 0-3 at Atlanta United's place.

The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does LA Galaxy handle that role? We have found 13 games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W9-D0-L4.

The match schedule is unforgiving for LA Galaxy as they have a new game in only three days, a Major League Soccer match thankfully also at home. Seattle Sounders are visiting.

The LA Galaxy fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 20 goals in 12 matches. LA Galaxy have conceded 16 in these home matches.

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Dallas form and stats

There's been little loot from Dallas's travels as they have only collected 10 points from 12 away games. Dallas only have 3 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 1 draw.

The supporters enjoyed Dallas's previous game versus Minnesota United, a Major League Soccer 5-3 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Dallas manager L. Gonzalez faced defeat when travelling to Orlando City and losing 0-2.

We have checked recent matches where Dallas have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 15 games were W3-D3-L9.

Dallas has another fixture away, a Major League Soccer game, against Montreal Impact in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!

Dallas have scored 13 goals on their travels this season, 12 away games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Dallas have conceded 18 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Dallas - LA Galaxy 2-0. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 2 - 1 - 7 (LA Galaxy wins - draws - Dallas wins). As for goals, 7 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 3 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

Z. Ibrahimović
16 goals / 3 assists
D. Badji
6 goals / 2 assists
J. Ferreira
6 goals / 3 assists

LA Galaxy missing players

Dallas missing players

LA Galaxy Dallas
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs mid Away Total
24 12 2 Played 2 12 25
12 8 2 Won 1 3 10
1 0 0 Drew 0 1 6
11 4 0 Lost 1 8 9
31 20 4 Scored 4 13 36
36 16 2 Conceded 3 18 31
96% 100% 100% Over 0.5 100% 100% 92%
88% 92% 100% Over 1.5 50% 75% 80%
58% 67% 100% Over 2.5 50% 50% 52%
25% 25% 0% Over 3.5 50% 17% 20%
12% 17% 0% Over 4.5 50% 8% 8%
46% 67% 100% BTTS 50% 50% 56%
29% 17% 0% Clean Sheets 0% 8% 24%
29% 17% 0% Failed To Score 50% 42% 28%
 
5.8 6.1 5.5 Corners For (avg) 4.5 5.3 5.4
5.3 5.4 4 Corners Against (avg) 4 4.6 4.5
2.2 2.2 2.5 Yellow Cards (avg) 2 2.3 2.1
1 0 0 Red Cards 0 0 1
Key stats this season:
  • Dallas haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
  • LA Galaxy have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • LA Galaxy haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.

LA Galaxy
All US Open Cup Major League Soccer Club Friendlies
All Home Away
13-07-19 MLS LA Galaxy 1 - 3 SJ Earthquakes
20-07-19 MLS LA Galaxy 3 - 2 Los Angeles FC
28-07-19 MLS Portland Timbers 4 - 0 LA Galaxy
03-08-19 MLS Atlanta United 3 - 0 LA Galaxy
11-08-19 MLS DC United 2 - 1 LA Galaxy
15-08-19 MLS LA Galaxy 02:30 Dallas
18-08-19 MLS LA Galaxy 02:00 Seattle Sounders
26-08-19 MLS Los Angeles FC 02:30 LA Galaxy
01-09-19 MLS Seattle Sounders 22:30 LA Galaxy
12-09-19 MLS Colorado Rapids 01:00 LA Galaxy
Dallas
All US Open Cup Mobile Mini Sun Cup Major League Soccer CONCACAF Champions League Club Friendlies
All Home Away
18-07-19 CF Dallas 1 - 3 Sevilla
21-07-19 MLS Sporting KC 0 - 2 Dallas
28-07-19 MLS Dallas 0 - 0 Real Salt Lake
03-08-19 MLS Orlando City 2 - 0 Dallas
11-08-19 MLS Dallas 5 - 3 Minnesota United
15-08-19 MLS LA Galaxy 02:30 Dallas
17-08-19 MLS Montreal Impact 23:30 Dallas
26-08-19 MLS Dallas - Houston Dynamo
01-09-19 MLS Dallas - Cincinnati
14-09-19 MLS Chicago Fire 19:30 Dallas

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Los Angeles FC 23 16 4 3 61 23 10 9 1 0 30 10 13 7 3 3 31 13 38 52
2 Seattle Sounders 24 11 6 7 38 34 13 8 3 2 25 16 11 3 3 5 13 18 4 39
3 Minnesota United 24 11 5 8 42 35 12 7 4 1 21 9 12 4 1 7 21 26 7 38
4 SJ Earthquakes 24 11 5 8 41 36 13 8 2 3 25 16 11 3 3 5 16 20 5 38
5 Real Salt Lake 24 11 4 9 35 32 11 8 1 2 22 10 13 3 3 7 13 22 3 37
6 LA Galaxy 24 12 1 11 31 36 12 8 0 4 20 16 12 4 1 7 11 20 -5 37
7 Dallas 25 10 6 9 36 31 13 7 5 1 23 13 12 3 1 8 13 18 5 36
8 Portland Timbers 23 10 4 9 38 34 7 4 2 1 17 7 16 6 2 8 21 27 4 34
9 Houston Dynamo 25 9 3 13 35 41 13 7 3 3 21 14 12 2 0 10 14 27 -6 30
10 Sporting KC 24 7 7 10 37 43 12 4 3 5 22 24 12 3 4 5 15 19 -6 28
11 Colorado Rapids 24 7 5 12 41 49 14 6 2 6 29 28 10 1 3 6 12 21 -8 26
12 Vancouver Whitecaps 26 5 9 12 26 45 12 3 4 5 11 17 14 2 5 7 15 28 -19 24

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