We are looking at a considerable gulf in performance between these teams based on table positions so far, with Los Angeles FC ahead of Houston Dynamo by 28 points.
- Los Angeles FC is in the worst form (1-1-4)
- Houston Dynamo have the most matches over the total-line (19) in Major League Soccer
These teams have little in common geographically as Houston Dynamo have to travel 2400 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Los Angeles FC form and stats
Los Angeles FC have been very solid at home in the Major League Soccer so far, with 38 points collected from 15 matches (12-2-1). This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the table. Ever since the SJ Earthquakes game Los Angeles FC has been unbeatable here at Banc of California Stadium producing eight straight wins.
The home team returns to Banc of California Stadium after drawing with Minnesota United (placed 6th) on their last time out; the game ended 1-1. Vela, who usually plays near the opponent's goal, was the champion performer for the side in that match, earning a rating of 8.61 (out of 10). Vela scored one goal and hit two key passes.
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Dallas (1-2).Los Angeles FC can score goals in their home matches. After 15 league matches they have found the net 36 times. Angeles are not conceding a lot of goals here at Banc of California Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 13 from 15 matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Houston Dynamo form and stats
Houston Dynamo have only collected 10 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 3-1-11 (15 played). With two straight losses from their last two away games, Houston Dynamo are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Houston Dynamo are travelling after their nice 3-1 home win in the match against New England. Picault got a match rating of 8.33 in that game, top player of the team. Picault scored two goals and hit one key pass.
A draw for Houston before that, at their own venue hosting Sporting KC (0-0).Take note that 13 of this club's 15 most recent league games have ended with three or more goals.
Houston Dynamo are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 16 away goals from 15 games (in the league). Houston Dynamo has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Angeles and Houston Dynamo have faced off earlier this season: Houston Dynamo - Los Angeles FC 2-1. Data for the prior ten meetings featuring these two sides are: four wins for Los Angeles FC, five draws and one win for Houston Dynamo. Over 2,5 goals: eight times; under 2,5 goals: two games.
Top Goalscorers
  C. Arango Duque 16 goals |   C. Ferreira Vidal 10 goals |  C. Vela Garrido 9 goals |
Los Angeles FC missing players
Houston Dynamo missing players
| Los Angeles FC | Houston Dynamo | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 15 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 15 | 31 |
| 19 | 12 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 61 | 36 | 12 | Scored | S | 2 | 16 | 39 |
| 35 | 13 | 4 | Conceded | C | 5 | 30 | 49 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 94% | 93% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| 61% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 80% | 68% |
| 32% | 47% | 75% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 20% | 23% |
| 19% | 20% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 10% |
| 65% | 60% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 65% |
| 29% | 40% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 7% | 19% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 27% | 26% |
| 6.1 | 7.9 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| 5.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| 2.5 | 1.8 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3 | 2.8 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 15.4 | 18.3 | 16.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| 5.4 | 6.7 | 7.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| 36% | 36% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 29% | 30% |
| 11.4 | 10.2 | 8.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.5 | 14.3 | 14 |
| 3.7 | 2.7 | 2.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6.5 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
- Houston Dynamo have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Houston Dynamo have the most matches over the total-line (19) in Major League Soccer
- Houston Dynamo have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Houston Dynamo haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Los Angeles FC have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Los Angeles FC have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Los Angeles FC have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Houston Dynamo have scored away.
- Los Angeles FC have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Los Angeles FC have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (13) in Major League Soccer
- Los Angeles FC have the fewest dropped points from leading position (3) in Major League Soccer
- Los Angeles FC have the most points (38) at home in Major League Soccer
- Los Angeles FC have the most scored goals in the second half (42) in Major League Soccer
- Los Angeles FC have the the best goal difference (+23) at home in Major League Soccer
- Los Angeles FC have the the best goal difference (+26) in Major League Soccer
- Los Angeles FC have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Los Angeles FC haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Los Angeles FC is in the worst form (1-1-4)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 61 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 61 |
| 2 | Austin | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 63 | 45 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 54 |
| 3 | Dallas | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 45 | 34 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 49 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 49 | 38 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 46 |
| 5 | Portland Timbers | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 50 | 47 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 45 |
| 6 | Minnesota United | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 45 | 45 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 0 | 45 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 38 | 41 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 29 | -3 | 43 |
| 8 | LA Galaxy | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 47 | 46 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 1 | 40 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 43 | 40 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 3 | 39 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 43 | 52 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 37 | -9 | 39 |
| 11 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 54 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 35 | -18 | 37 |
| 12 | Sporting KC | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 51 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 35 | -15 | 34 |
| 13 | Houston Dynamo | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 30 | -10 | 33 |
| 14 | SJ Earthquakes | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 45 | 63 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 40 | -18 | 30 |
