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 21:30 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
22	Houston Dynamo	34	9	10	15	43	56	-13	43:56	37
26	LA Galaxy	34	7	9	18	46	66	-20	46:66	30

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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, Antonio Carlos, Ethan Bartlow, Felipe Andrade, Duane Holmes, Artur, Junior Urso, Ondrej Lingr, Ezequiel Ponce, Lawrence Ennali.

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-3-3): James Marcinkowski (GK), Mauricio Cuevas, Chris Rindov, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson, Elijah Wynder, Edwin Cerrillo, Diego Fagundez, Tucker Lepley, Miguel Berry, Harbor Miller.

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

Houston To Win @ -123 Bet Now

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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

+295

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-179

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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

+220

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

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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 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+105

Houston Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Galaxy Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-149

X

+650

2

+160

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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 54% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Houston Dynamo being priced at -119 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 +270.

Houston are -118 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -105 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 -179 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

-119

X

+300

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+143

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-417

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

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 +120 that he finds the net any time.

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+120

Anytime

+370

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+140

Anytime

+380

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Steres (Houston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+155

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+155

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-110

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-110

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-143

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-143

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-137

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-137

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-179

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-179

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-238

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-417

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

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

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

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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