Los Angeles Galaxy will make the trip to Shell Energy Stadium for their MLS encounter with Houston Dynamo on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
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Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy predictions: A card fest
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in each of Houston Dynamo's last nine matches.
- Each of LA Galaxy's last five games featured five or more cards.
- Houston Dynamo drew first blood in six of their last seven clashes with LA Galaxy.
Correct score prediction: Houston Dynamo 2-2 LA Galaxy
Things have not gone swimmingly for Houston Dynamo in recent weeks, as they are currently on a three-game winless run and have managed only one win in their last five home games.
Although Los Angeles Galaxy are still hunting for their first away win of the season, it is worth mentioning that three of their last five away games ended in stalemates.
Considering Houston's recent struggles, we are confident that the spoils will be shared between these teams, like they were in the reverse fixture.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Houston are expected winners
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy are 11th and last in the 15-team Western Conference table, respectively.
Despite their recent shortcomings, Houston Dynamo are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Houston Dynamo opened the scoring in six of the last seven meetings between these teams. On that note, Houston Dynamo to score first has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.74). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last six encounters between Houston Dynamo and New York City, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
USA MLS 13/04/25
LA Galaxy
Houston Dynamo
USA MLS 20/10/24
Houston Dynamo
LA Galaxy
USA MLS 26/05/24
LA Galaxy
Houston Dynamo
USA MLS 03/09/23
LA Galaxy
Houston Dynamo
USA MLS 09/04/23
Houston Dynamo
LA Galaxy
Houston Dynamo preview: Hoping to snap their winless run
The Orange snapped their run of back-to-back defeats with a 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union last Sunday to remain two points behind the playoff places in the Western Conference standings.
Franco Escobar sustained a knock in that stalemate, but is expected to be available for this game. However, forward Ezequiel Ponce and goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell are expected to be out due to injury, while Brooklyn Raines will be available after serving a yellow card suspension in Houston Dynamo’s previous outing.
Not much is expected to change in the team's setup for this clash, as only Duane Holmes will likely take the place of the injured Ponce in the starting lineup.
Predicted lineup: Bond (GK), Barlow, Ortiz, Escobar, Dorsey, Urso, Artur, Lingr, McGlynn, Holmes & Kowalczyk.
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
Seattle Sounders
3
Houston Dynamo
1
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Phoenix Rising FC
1
Houston Dynamo
4
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Los Angeles FC
2
Houston Dynamo
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Austin FC
0
Houston Dynamo
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Colorado Rapids
2
Houston Dynamo
2
LA Galaxy preview: Eyeing their first away win
LA Galaxy showcased resilience and bravery last time out as they came from 3-1 down to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw at Los Angeles. Maya Yoshida got the equaliser as he headed to the bottom left corner of the post through a delightful cross from Mauricio Cuevas.
Despite their recent comeback, Los Galacticos remain the worst team in the Western Conference, picking up only three wins so far after 24 league games.
With no new injury concerns, former Barcelona youngster Riqui Puig remains the only absentee for the club, as the Spaniard continues his recovery from a season-ending cruciate ligament tear.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Aude, Yoshida, Garces, Yamane, Sanabria, Cerrillo, Paintsil, Reus, Pec & Nascimento.
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
New York Red Bulls
7
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Sporting Kansas City
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 28/04/25
L
Portland Timbers
4
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Austin FC
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
1
LA Galaxy
1
Player to watch: Marco Reus
Marco Reus has been LA Galaxy's top performer this season, as he leads the team in both goals and assists. With 11 direct goal involvements in his last 11 appearances, the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder will fancy his chances against Houston Dynamo this weekend.