LAFC vs Houston Dynamo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Only four points separate the two sides on the points table.

Houston Dynamo FC will visit the BMO Stadium to face LAFC. The home side are currently eighth in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. With four wins, two draws, and four losses, LAFC have accumulated 14 points from its opening 10 matches.

It is coming into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw against St. Louis and will look to get back to winning ways.

Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, find themselves in the 13th spot in the Western Conference. They have accumulated 10 points to their name in the opening 10 games. However, their defensive struggles have been immense.

They have conceded 14 goals already this season. Houston Dynamo won against Austin in their previous game and kept a clean sheet. They will look to build on this momentum and register a win here.

Kickoff:

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date and Kickoff time: May 4 – 8:00 IST/2:30 GMT ( May 3 – 18:30 PT/21:30 ET)
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

LAFC (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-L

Houston Dynamo (in all competitions): W-D-D-W-L

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— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) April 30, 2025

Players to watch out for:

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

The 30-year-old left winger has been electric for LAFC this season so far. He has netted four goals in Major League Soccer already this season. He is currently the top scorer for LAFC.

He was unplayable during his last game. The player scored a brace to give all three points to his team. Fans will be expecting another masterful performance from him against the Houston Dynamo.

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo)

The Argentine is having a phenomenal league season so far. Despite scoring only three goals in the opening 10 matches, he has shown his brilliance during the important games. He has given the Houston Dynamo an edge against difficult opponents.

He is an ideal striker who possesses exceptional goal-scoring instinct and finds himself in good positions in and around the box.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-0 win for Houston Dynamo.
• LAFC played a 2-2 draw against St. Louis in their last game.
• Houston Dynamo won 2-0 against Austin in their last game.

LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: LAFC to win – 1.71 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.49 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2 – 1.68 by 1XBET

Injury and Team News:

Lorenzo Dellavalle and Jeremy Ebobisse will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are going through an injury crisis. They will be without the likes of Nelson Quiñónes, Lawrence Ennali, Andrew Tarbell, Ethan Bartlow, Jimmy Maurer, Júnior Urso, and Duane Holmes.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 17

LAFC won: 6

Houston Dynamo won: 5

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup:

LAFC (4-3-3)

Lloris(GK); Hollingshead, Long, Marlon, Palencia; Delgado, Jesus, Tillman; Martinez, Bouanga, Giroud

Houston Dynamo (4-4-2)

Bond(GK); Escobar, Awodesu, Sviatchenko, Dorsey; Lingr, Artur, Raines, McGlynn; Bassi, Ponche

Match Prediction:

LAFC are the favourites to register a win overthe Houston Dynamo in this upcoming clash.

Prediction: LAFC 2-1 Houston Dynamo

Telecast details for LAFC vs Houston Dynamo:

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