LA Galaxy will be hosting FC Dallas in a major Western Conference clash that could ruffle some feathers in the early part of the season for both teams. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our LA Galaxy-Dallas prediction and pick we have laid out below.

 

LA Galaxy enters this match with a ton of confidence. They just pulled out a huge win versus conference heavyweights Austin FC, away from home, and now meet another team near the top of the West in Dallas. Their inconsistencies all season long have been an issue, but Galaxy enters this match with a ton of confidence. FC Dallas has not lost since the start of March and while half of their recent six games were draws, they are also hopeful to cement their place as one of the favorites to come out of the Western Conference. It should be a very exciting match for both fanbases and the neutrals.

Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the LA Galaxy-Dallas MLS odds:

MLS Odds: LA Galaxy-Dallas Odds

LA Galaxy: (-140)

Dallas: (+340)

Draw: (+260)

Over: 2.5 (-116)

Under: 2.5 (-104)

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Why LA Galaxy Could Win This Game 

LA Galaxy has had a good start to the season, despite the inconsistencies that are well documented. They are currently third in the Western Conference standings, mostly due to three fairly surprising losses. They lost to Orlando City, the Seattle Sounders, and Real Salt Lake, with the Sounders' loss probably the one that most hurt the team. For a team with tons of experience, they likely believe that they should be right at the top, but find themselves four points behind city rivals LAFC. Now, in this key match versus Dallas, Galaxy needs a win.

Most of their negative results came away from home, barring the loss to Orlando City. Thus, by the virtue of this game being played at Dignity Health Sports Park, LA Galaxy should be the favorite. At home, they won three games and that includes a win over LAFC, which should have been a major boost of morale for the squad. However, a few negative results in between the three recent wins means that the fans are not convinced of the quality of the squad. Winning this game would convince them in a major way.

Due to all the imperatives and due to a squad that holds such experienced names like Javier Hernandez and Douglas Costa, to name a few, LA Galaxy should really take this game. It would keep them on pace with Austin FC and LAFC, leaders of the conference, and justify their status as one of the top teams in the West.

Why Dallas Could Win This Game 

If we are talking about the positive surprises of the season, Dallas FC is up there. After a disappointing campaign last year, the Texan team is fourth in the conference, on par with LA Galaxy and just a single point behind Austin FC. Together with that, they did not lose a game since March 5th, falling to the New England Revolution away from home. Given their great form, Dallas FC is surely entering this game beaming with confidence.

Of course, it will be difficult to march into LA and expect a win against such a massive club like LA Galaxy, but Dallas has not shown any fear of facing off versus big teams this season. Led by forward Jesús Ferreira, who has seven goals in nine appearances, they went to New York and got a point versus the Red Bulls. Additionally, FC Dallas won convincingly against Nashville FC on the third matchday, putting two past this Western playoff-bound team. Clearly, playing against tougher opposition proved to be of no issue to Dallas by now.

As said, it will not be easy for Dallas, as it is not easy for any team in the MLS to play versus Galaxy. However, they have been almost perfect away from home and the squad is playing at a very high level. The number of draws, three in the last six games, could be concerning, but the team led by coach Nico Estévez should have a good chance to win this game. If they win, they would overtake Galaxy and still be within earshot of the first seed and automatic qualification for the conference semis.

Final LA Galaxy-Dallas Prediction & Pick 

It will be a very tough game that both teams will contest. Usually, it is very hard to predict derbies, especially considering the inconsistent form of the LA Galaxy this season. Yet, their quality should be enough to, if they show up, beat this overachieving Dallas team. Our final LA Galaxy-Dallas prediction is a LA Galaxy win at their Dignity Health Sports Park.

Final LA Galaxy-Dallas Pick: LA Galaxy (-140)