Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy

Houston Dynamo host LA Galaxy in this MLS match at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Friday 25 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Focus on Goals in Dynamo vs Galaxy

This contest between Houston and LA Galaxy should result in Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think that there’s big value betting on this pick at -154, with the prospect of multiple goals being scored.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

In the last Houston Dynamo game, they played out a 1-1 draw at home to Philadelphia Union at Shell Energy Stadium. Ben Olsen's men had most of the ball boasting 61% possession and three shots on target, while Jack McGlynn bagged the goal.

LA Galaxy played Los Angeles FC away from home in their previous game. It was a 3-3 draw at BMO Stadium. Los Galácticos racked up six shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, while Gabriel Pec found the net twice and Maya Yoshida bagged one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Galaxy were at home when the teams last met and it was a 1-1 draw versus Houston at Dignity Health Sports Park. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Houston Dynamo	24	7	6	11	30	39	-9	30:39	27
29	LA Galaxy	24	3	7	14	28	48	-20	28:48	16

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Houston have had 50.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.4 corners.

Top scorer is Ezequiel Ponce on 4 goals, while Felipe Andrade and Gabriel Segal have both racked up 2. Ethan Bartlow and Ondrej Lingr are the top assists makers with 2.

Galaxy have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 8.9 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Greg Vanney's side average 57.8% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil have scored 4 goals, followed by Marco Reus with 2. Marco Reus has been top assists provider with 5 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Houston Dynamo predicted lineup (3-4-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Ethan Bartlow, Pablo Ortiz, Felipe Andrade, Griffin Dorsey, Junior Urso, Artur, Ondrej Lingr, Jack McGlynn, Gabriel Segal, Sebastian Kowalczyk.

LA Galaxy predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Novak Micovic (GK), Miki Yamane, Carlos Garcés, Zanka, Julián Aude, Lucas Sanabria, Edwin Cerrillo, Mauricio Cuevas, Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil, Matheus Nascimento.

Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Prediction & Betting Tips

This Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

The numbers suggest that we’ll see the net bulge a few times during this MLS encounter. If you agree with our prediction, you can get odds of -154 when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest MLS team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Houston games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Galaxy games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Galaxy games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Galaxy games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 60.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 2 - 1 Galaxy

We’re going for Houston at +650 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Marco Reus Over 0.5 Shots On Target -115

Marco Reus (Galaxy) can be backed at -115 to register one or more shots on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Marco Reus Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-152

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Ondrej Lingr to Score +280

Ondrej Lingr (Houston) has racked up three goals in his past nine MLS matches on home soil. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +280 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Ondrej Lingr Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+275

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -110

It has now been five straight Houston matches where under 9.5 corners have been awarded. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -110 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Houston

Total

10.20 4.80 5.40

Home

10.10 5.90 4.20

Away

11.00 4.30 6.70

Galaxy

Total

9.80 5.70 4.10

Home

10.20 5.80 4.40

Away

9.70 5.30 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-150

Houston Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Galaxy Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+540

2

+148

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Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Dynamo Victory

The bookmakers have Houston Dynamo at +125 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 44% chance of winning this MLS clash based on the betting odds. LA Galaxy are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +190.

Houston are -103 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Galaxy.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -175.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to MLS games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+270

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+137.5

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-350

X2

-163

Draw No Bet

1

-150

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Ezequiel Ponce Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Ezequiel Ponce to find the net anytime are able to get +140. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+140

Anytime

+380

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Steres (Houston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Femi Awodesu (Houston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Maya Yoshida (Galaxy)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

José Artur de Lima Júnior (Houston)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+155

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-106

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-122

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-123

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-143

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-152

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-179

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-227

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-238

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-270

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-417

Duane Holmes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Júnior Urso (Houston)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Daniel Steres (Houston)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-667

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Femi Awodesu (Houston)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-1000

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1250

Last Ten Houston Home Matches Have Led to Four Wins

Houston have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

LA Galaxy haven’t tasted victory in the previous ten away matches. Los Galácticos have recorded seven defeats and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.50.

The most recent Shell Energy Stadium meeting saw Houston claim a 2-1 win over Galaxy. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Shell Energy Stadium have included three wins for Houston, two triumphs for Galaxy and a single draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Houston Dynamo Home Stats		4-2-4	2.70	1.20	1.50	5	5	5	5
LA Galaxy Away Stats		0-3-7	3.50	1.00	2.50	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Houston vs Galaxy before making your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS as well as the latest injury reports.

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