Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Apr 2025

Go For Over 2.5 With Confidence

The Total Goals market is where we’ve found some value, especially as you back Over 2.5 at odds of -105. Three goals or more look likely in the encounter between Houston and LAFC, with the odds standing out.

Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Houston Dynamo have now lost three consecutive times at home. In their last game, they were beaten 3-1 on the road by Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Ben Olsen's team had the majority of the ball boasting 59% possession and one shot on target, while Franco Escobar was the goalscorer.

Los Angeles FC lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 3-2 defeat against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. The Black and Gold had 40% possession and totalled four shots on goal, while Artem Smolyakov and Cengiz Under were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw home team Houston draw 0-0 with LAFC at Shell Energy Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with four Houston wins, three LAFC victories and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Los Angeles FC	22	10	6	6	39	28	11	39:28	36
21	Houston Dynamo	24	7	6	11	30	39	-9	30:39	27

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Houston have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. The Texas outfit have averaged 50.1% possession and 5.4 corners per match, conceding 2.8 goals and 5.6 corners from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Top goalscorer Ezequiel Ponce has found the net 2 times, with Franco Escobar, Nicolas Lodeiro, Amine Bassi and Daniel Steres scoring 1 each. Jack McGlynn has recorded the most assists with 2.

LAFC have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.2 goals. Steven Cherundolo's side average 48.0% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

David Martinez and Ryan Hollingshead top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Artem Smolyakov on 1. Marco Delgado and Mateusz Bogusz have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Blake Gillingham (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Erik Sviatchenko, Obafemi Awodesu, Franco Escobar, Artur, Junior Urso, Jack McGlynn, Amine Bassi, Sebastian Kowalczyk, Ezequiel Ponce.

Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Nkosi Tafari, Marlon Santos, Eddie Segura, Artem Smolyakov, Odin Thiago Holm, Adam Saldana, Yaw Yeboah, David Martinez, Olivier Giroud, Denis Bouanga.

Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

The price of -105 for Over 2.5 Goals looks like a really attractive price. We think that the two teams should be able to cover the line between them when it comes to this MLS showdown.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Houston games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Houston games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 LAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 LAFC games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Your Over 2.5 Goals bet can have its odds boosted if you decide to make it a Result & Total Goals wager. This means also selecting a specific team to secure the win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 1 - 2 LAFC

There are betting odds of +900 that LAFC land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

LAFC Under 4.5 Corners -110

In their past three away matches, LAFC have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with Houston conceding 4.20 corners on average in their last 10 home games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -110 that LAFC come up short when it comes to the Team 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

11.00 5.40 5.60

Home

10.80 6.60 4.20

Away

10.30 4.40 5.90

LAFC

Total

10.50 5.10 5.40

Home

10.30 6.80 3.50

Away

10.10 4.00 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-125

Houston Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

LAFC Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+575

2

+143

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Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Odds

This MLS match sees Houston Dynamo available at +120 and Los Angeles FC priced at +225 for the victory. The bookies have betting odds of +250 about the draw.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

Head over to the Bet Builder and you’ll find all the popular football betting site markets available. MLS selections can then be combined together in a same-game accumulator which you can cheer on.

Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+250

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+120

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-350

X2

-150

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

Our Houston vs LAFC team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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