LAFC looking for a run
Los Angeles FC are 14th in MLS 2025 with 29 points from 18 games, but our Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas prediction favors the home team, as they have the better recent form of these two sides and will be the stronger team on paper when they take on Dallas at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday. LAFC have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five MLS matches, but the most recent victory was a 3-0 success at home against the Colorado Rapids and it looks as though Steven Cherundolo’s men have regained some confidence after a wobble.
Cherundolo, who played as a defender in his career, has shown plenty of attacking guile in the way he has made LAFC tick over the past couple of years. The club has always played in a fluid 4-3-3 system, but Cherundolo’s willingness to change things up and re-invent the team when high-profile players have left for greener pastures has been impressive. This team has a bit of a new look to it now, but the creative link-up play, high pressing and intricate passing combinations remain in place.
This Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas preview highlights that Los Angeles have some pace and threat on the wings with Dilrosun and Martínez and goals in the box with Denis Bouanga. Denis Bouanga is the focal point for LAFC, having bagged 9 goals in 17 MLS games and scored 2 of the team's 4 recent goals. Regarding the Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas odds, LAFC are favorites on home turf.
Dallas are still in the scrap
The visitors, who are 24th in MLS 2025 with only 21 points from 20 matches, may just be capable of causing a shocker because they are quite capable of playing a different kind of chess match.
Dallas like to be compact and react to LAFC’s possession game with swift transitions to create chances against the home side.
Eric Quill, who has been in charge since November 2024, is a pragmatist and his message has been clear to his players – sit back and stay compact, then hit them on the counter attack.
Quill’s approach has not stopped Dallas from sliding down the table and they will be under pressure to turn things around in this fixture.
Dallas have lost their two most recent home matches, including a 2-3 loss to San Diego FC last outing, so it is difficult to rate them at all.
They have a good attack on their day with Petar Musa bagging 7 goals in 17 matches and 3 of their 9 in recent matches.
Jesús Ferreira also offers a lot if fit and available.
This Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas prediction accounts for Dallas' strengths away from home: Dallas have won four, drawn four and lost only twice in ten MLS away games this season, but have not won their last two against LAFC.
Therefore, despite LAFC’s superior record at home, I am going for the draw in the double chance market for the exact score bet as the head-to-head record is even (one each in two games played so far in 2025) and Dallas have scored as many goals on their travels as Los Angeles have at home – 18 each for an average of 1.80 per game.
For those considering Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas betting tips, it’s worth noting the evenly matched history between the two teams this season.
