Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy

Houston Dynamo host LA Galaxy in this MLS game at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Dynamo Great Value against Galaxy

Houston can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against LA Galaxy. The odds of -123 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Houston Dynamo won last time out by a 3-2 scoreline. It was on their travels against St. Louis City at Energizer Park. Dynamo recorded 41% possession and had three shots on target, while Ezequiel Ponce, Henry Kessler (own goal) and Duane Holmes scored one goal each.

LA Galaxy secured a 3-0 home win over Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park in their previous game. The Los Angeles outfit were 48% in the possession stakes and recorded five shots on goal, with Harbor Miller, Elijah Wynder and Gabriel Pec finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dignity Health Sports Park hosted the last head-to-head when home side Galaxy drew 1-1 with Houston. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
20	Houston Dynamo	28	8	8	12	37	46	-9	37:46	32
30	LA Galaxy	27	4	7	16	32	55	-23	32:55	19

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Houston have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Texas side have averaged 51.1% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Ezequiel Ponce has found the net 4 times, Jack McGlynn 3, with Duane Holmes and two other players on 1. Jack McGlynn, Amine Bassi and Ethan Bartlow have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Galaxy have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.7 goals. Los Galácticos average 57.2% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Gabriel Pec is the leading goalscorer with 5, Joseph Paintsil has 4, with Marco Reus and Matheus Nascimento getting 2. Marco Reus has had 5 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Pablo Ortiz, Ethan Bartlow, Felipe Andrade, Duane Holmes, Artur, Brooklyn Raines, Jack McGlynn, Ondrej Lingr, Lawrence Ennali.

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Novak Micovic (GK), Mauricio Cuevas, Carlos Garces, Mathias Joergensen, Julian Aude, Marco Reus, Edwin Cerrillo, Lucas Sanabria, Diego Fagundez, Matheus Nascimento, Joseph Paintsil.

Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Houston, especially considering that you can get value odds of -123. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this MLS encounter.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest MLS form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy league stats:

• Galaxy have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Galaxy have lost 12 of their last 19 games on the road.

Dynamo to Win Probability

The best betting sites make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider Houston on the Asian Handicap. Those expecting our winner to exceed expectations can bet them to cover the line.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 2 - 1 Galaxy

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Houston winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joseph Paintsil Over 0.5 Shots On Target -112

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy) can be wagered to have at least one shot on goal at -112. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Joseph Paintsil Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

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Jack McGlynn to Score +210

Jack McGlynn (Houston) has managed three goals in his past five MLS matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +210.

Latest Jack McGlynn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

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Corners Prediction

Galaxy Under 4.5 Corners -137

LA Galaxy have had under 4.5 corners in two straight away matches, while Houston have had an average of 3.60 corners against them in their previous 5 home games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Galaxy Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -137 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Houston

Total

9.10 4.40 4.70

Home

10.20 5.80 4.40

Away

10.70 3.90 6.80

Galaxy

Total

9.50 4.60 4.90

Home

9.60 5.10 4.50

Away

10.70 5.40 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-149

Houston Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-127

Galaxy Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+650

2

+163

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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 favourites are 55% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Houston Dynamo being priced at -122 to come away with a victory in this MLS encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, LA Galaxy have been priced up at +275.

Houston are -120 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -103 for Galaxy +0.5 and get the draw on your side.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -185 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best football betting sites cover MLS games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+310

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+145

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-435

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+132

Ezequiel Ponce Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find favourite Ezequiel Ponce at +370 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +115 that he finds the net any time.

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+115

Anytime

+370

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Franco Escobar (Houston)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Erik Sviatchenko (Houston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

José Artur de Lima Júnior (Houston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-109

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-139

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-204

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Duane Holmes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Júnior Urso (Houston)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Franco Escobar (Houston)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Erik Sviatchenko (Houston)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-833

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-714

José Artur de Lima Júnior (Houston)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Can Houston Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

Houston haven’t tasted victory at Shell Energy Stadium in the previous three matches. Dynamo have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

LA Galaxy have not won in the past ten away matches. Greg Vanney's team have finished with seven losses and three draws in the last 10 away games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.60.

Houston beat Galaxy 2-1 when the teams last met at Shell Energy Stadium. The 6 past H2H games at Shell Energy Stadium have involved three Houston victories, one draw and two Galaxy wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Houston Dynamo Home Stats		3-2-5	2.90	1.20	1.70	6	4	6	4
LA Galaxy Away Stats		0-3-7	3.70	1.10	2.60	6	4	6	4

• 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. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.

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