Sparks will fly as Dallas and New York City draw swords at Toyota Stadium in the 25th round of the MLS on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
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Dallas vs New York City predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- New York City are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Dallas.
- There were at least 11 corners in four of New York City's last five games.
- Seven of the last eight clashes between these sides produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Dallas 1-3 New York City
Dallas suffered three defeats in their last five encounters with New York City. They conceded exactly three goals in three of those meetings, two of which ended 3-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dallas are slightly favoured
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, New York City are eighth in the 15-team Eastern Conference, while Dallas are 12th in the Western Conference.
Keeping that in mind, Dallas are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds usually have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, Dallas conceded first in four of their last five matches. Keeping in mind that they also conceded the first goal in four of their last five skirmishes with New York City, New York City to score first has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for NYC?
New York City were victorious in their last two encounters with Dallas and are unbeaten in seven consecutive clashes between these outfits.
USA MLS 23/04/23
New York City FC
FC Dallas
USA MLS 14/07/22
FC Dallas
New York City FC
USA MLS 15/09/21
New York City FC
FC Dallas
USA MLS 22/09/19
FC Dallas
New York City FC
USA MLS 29/04/18
New York City FC
FC Dallas
Dallas preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time since March
After a run of four consecutive defeats, Dallas' fortunes have improved in recent weeks, as they earned four points from a possible six in their last two matches, the most recent being a comfortable 3-0 victory over St. Louis last weekend.
Kaick scored his first goal for the club, while Petar Musa netted his tenth and eleventh goals of the season, securing the club’s second home win of the current MLS campaign.
Hosting New York City this weekend, Los Toros will be keen to keep their newfound momentum going as they aim to finish in the playoff places when all is said and done.
Defenders Enzo Newman and Geovane remain sidelined for FC Dallas due to injury.
Musa recorded his second brace of the week against St. Louis after netting his first of the season at San Jose a fortnight ago; he leads Dallas with 11 goals this season.
Interestingly, no FC Dallas player has scored more goals (27) than the Croatian since his arrival. He is expected to again lead the line for Los Toros this weekend, with Logan Farrington and Bernard Kamungo providing support from the flanks.
Predicted lineup: Paes (GK), Augusto, Ibeagha, Abubakar, Lletget, Kaick, Ramiro, Torquato Farrington, Musa & Kamungo.
USA MLS 11/05/25
D
Real Salt Lake
1
FC Dallas
1
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Antelope Valley Alta
1
FC Dallas
3
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
San Diego FC
5
FC Dallas
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Inter Miami CF
3
FC Dallas
4
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Minnesota United
0
FC Dallas
0
New York City preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Despite Andres Perea’s early goal, New York City were unable to hold on for all three points in their trip to Sporting KC last weekend, as Daniel Salloi’s equaliser ensured both teams would share the spoils at Children's Mercy Park.
The visitors have been inconsistent of late, with a 3-1-2 win-draw-loss record in their last six matches.
Eighteen-year-old midfielder Jonathan Shore sustained an injury in the stalemate at Kansas City. Should he be ruled unfit for this game, Augustin Ojeda is expected to partner Aiden O'Neill at the heart of the midfield.
Coach Pascal Jansen will not be able to call on the services of long-term absentee forward Malachi Jones, who remains sidelined with a broken leg, while Keaton Parks and Jacob Arroyave still have question marks hanging over their fitness levels.
Predicted lineup: Freese (GK), O'Toole, Haak, Martin, Gray, Ojeda, O'Neill, Fernandez, Moralez, Perea & Martinez.
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
CF Montreal
1
New York City FC
0
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
L
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
FC Cincinnati
0
New York City FC
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
Toronto FC
0
New York City FC
1
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
New England Revolution
2
New York City FC
0
Player to watch: Alonso Martinez
In the absence of Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez will be called upon to provide goals this weekend. The Costa Rican forward has put in some impressive performances in recent weeks, scoring six goals and providing four assists in his last 13 appearances for club and country.