- LA Galaxy's recent MLS 2026 results have been a mixed bag (W1, D2, L2).
- FC Dallas' recent MLS 2026 performances have also been a bit of a mixed bag (W2, D1, L2).
- These two sides shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at the Toyota Stadium.
Goal fest expected at Dignity Health Sports Park
Two of the most positive and progressive young coaches in MLS 2026 will match wits on Sunday when Greg Vanney's Los Angeles Galaxy, who have been running on the edge of the 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 spectrum since he took over in December 2020, face off against Eric Quill's FC Dallas, who have been much more vertical in their approach since he arrived at the club in November 2024.
LA Galaxy are currently 20th in MLS 2026 on 21 points from 18 games, and FC Dallas are tenth on 26 points from 17 matches. Dallas have been better away from home this term, posting 4 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their 8 road games. Los Angeles have struggled at home in 2026, posting 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats from 9 games at StubHub? no, Galaxy Park?, so the home advantage won't figure much in this one.
Dallas have been a little bit better than LA, but the home team have been solid enough at the very least. The Galaxy will take the game to Dallas as usual, while the visitors like to press high up the pitch and try to take the ball in behind the defence on the counter.
An intriguing clash of styles
This is a classic clash of different styles and both teams will have a go in what should be an open and entertaining fixture. LA Galaxy have been poor recently, posting a 0-3 home defeat to LAFC, a 1-3 home loss to St. Louis City and a 1-1 draw with San Jose Earthquakes in their last three games.
FC Dallas have posted contrasting results in their previous 3 away matches, winning 1-2 at Colorado Rapids, drawing 2-2 with Portland Timbers and losing 0-1 at San Diego FC. However, Dallas failed to win on either of their last two away trips to face the Galaxy, keeping the hosts in the conversation for this one.
Backing over 2.5 goals at 1/2 and both teams to score at 11/25 is the play here and there will be enough chances for the bet to pay off. LA are slight favourites at 28/25 with Dallas a 39/20 shot and the draw at 57/20, but we'll take the hosts to just edge it or, if we're wrong, another high-scoring draw.
