FC Dallas vs LAFC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Texas gear up to host the Black and Gold.

The Toyota Stadium in Texas is gearing up to host the Los Angeles outfit, LAFC, in the MLS Western Conference fixture against FC Dallas.

The home team, led by former midfielder turned coach Eric Quill, will be looking forward to penetrating the top nine with a win over Los Angeles FC in the next game. Dallas will rely upon the presence of Lletget, Ramiro and Peter Musa to get the better of the Los Angeles team.

The Black and Gold, on the other hand, are led by Steve Cherundolo. The German coach remains one of the only MLS coaches to win the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in his debut season. All eyes will be on South Korean legend and recent signing Heung-min Son to clinch all three points for the visitors.

Kick-off:

• Location: Texas, USA
• Stadium: Toyota Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 24
• Kick-off Time: 6:00 a.m. IST / 12:30 a.m. GMT / 8:30 p.m. ET (previous day) / 5:30 p.m. PT (previous day)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Ramiro (FC Dallas)

The Brazilian defensive midfielder from Gramado has risen through the ranks of Corinthians and Al Wasl before making a move to Texas in 2025. He has previously been part of the Corinthians squad that won the Campeonato Paulista in 2019. He will be looking forward to adding stability to the defence in the next game.

Son Heung-min (LAFC)

The South Korean legend had a proper farewell from North London after winning the UEFA Europa League with Spurs, defeating Manchester United in the finals. He brings a wealth of experience and quality to his team and hopes to turn around the team’s fortunes with his arrival.

Match Facts

• LAFC are positioned fifth in the MLS Western Conference table.
• FC Dallas are positioned eleventh in the MLS Western Conference table.
• The match will be played at Toyota Stadium in Texas.

FC Dallas vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Los Angeles FC to win
• Heung Min Son to score
• FC Dallas 1-2 LAFC

Injury and Team News

FC Dallas will be without the services of Enzo Newman as he is injured.

Los Angeles FC will be without the services of Aaron Long and Lorenzo Dellavalle, as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

FC Dallas won: 04

LAFC won: 07

Draws: 02

Predicted Lineups

FC Dallas predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Collodi (GK); Ibeagha, Urhoghide, Abubakar; Moore, Ramiro, Cappis, Kamungo; Lletget, Farrington; Musa

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Tafari, Segura, Hollingshead; Tilman, Jesus, Delgado; Martinez, Son, Bouanga

Match Prediction

The visitors are in good form and we expect them to clinch a hard-fought victory against FC Dallas. Despite the home advantage, LAFC seem to have a better squad and should have the last laugh.

Prediction: FC Dallas 1-2 LAFC

Telecast Details

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