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LA Galaxy 2-1 Houston Dynamo


Major League Soccer Matchday 22
Dignity Health Sports Park

18'
L. Blessing
44'
Gabriel Pec
M. Yamane
60'
R. Puig

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.80
4.00
4.20
Prob.
55.6%
25%
23.8%

Key points

• LA Galaxy is in 4th position in the league with 22 points from 14 games, having only won one of their last six matches.
• LA Galaxy's goal-scoring record averages 1.33 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded per game, with 50% of their matches seeing both teams score.
• Houston Dynamo sits in 8th position with 18 points from 13 games, securing one win, three draws, and two losses in their last six matches.
• Houston Dynamo's away games have been relatively low-scoring, with an average of 2.17 total goals per match, and half under 2.5 goals scored.
• LA Galaxy has won 12 matches against Houston Dynamo in their 29 meetings, with 6 draws and a historical average of 2.9 goals per game.
• The upcoming match between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo is set for May 26, 2024, at 02:30 UTC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, USA.

Current streaks

LA Galaxy

Wins
0
Since a win
5
Losses
0
Since a loss
4
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Houston Dynamo

Wins
0
Since a win
2
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
4

Recent form

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy are currently in 4th position in the league with 22 points from 14 games. Their recent form has been mixed, with a run of four consecutive draws broken by a loss to Austin FC. Prior to that, they had a high-scoring 4-3 win against San Jose Earthquakes. The Galaxy have struggled to find consistency, with only one win in their last six matches. However, they have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. The team's goal-scoring record is fairly average, with 1.33 goals scored per game and 1.5 goals conceded per game, resulting in a slight negative goal difference. Interestingly, 50% of their games have seen both teams score, and there has been an even split between matches with under and over 2.5 goals.

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent form has been mixed, with the team currently sitting in 8th position in the league table, having earned 18 points from 13 games. In their last six matches, they have managed one win, three draws, and two losses, scoring a total of six goals while conceding eight. The Dynamo's goal scoring has been relatively low, averaging just one goal per game, and their defense has been slightly leaky, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. One notable result is the high-scoring 3-3 draw against Detroit City in the US Open Cup, which stands out among the other matches where 67% of the games had under 2.5 goals. Despite the lack of consistent wins, Houston Dynamo has managed to avoid any runs of consecutive defeats longer than two games.

LA Galaxy

4th · 5-7-2 · 25-21 (+4) · 22 pts
Last 6
WLDDDD
Results
W1 D4 L1
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
0 - 0
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 2
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
0 - 0
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
2 - 0
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 3
San Jose Earthquakes

Houston Dynamo

8th · 5-3-5 · 12-13 (-1) · 18 pts
Last 6
LDDWLD
Results
W1 D3 L2
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
1 - 1
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
1 - 0
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· US Open Cup
Houston Dynamo
3 - 3
Detroit City
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
0 - 0
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
2 - 0
Houston Dynamo

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent home form shows a mix of results, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six games at home. Despite sitting in 4th position in the league with 22 points from 14 games, their home performances have been inconsistent. The team has managed to score 11 goals in these six home games, averaging 1.83 goals per game, but they have also conceded 12 goals, resulting in a negative goal difference of -1. A notable trend is the high-scoring nature of their home games, with 67% of the matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the games. The 4-3 win against San Jose Earthquakes on 2024-04-22 stands out as a particularly thrilling encounter.

Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo's recent away form has been inconsistent, with a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last six games. They have managed to secure three victories on the road, including a 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City and a 1-0 triumph over the Colorado Rapids. However, they have also suffered three defeats, with the most notable being a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas. The Dynamo's away games have been relatively low-scoring, with an average of 2.17 total goals per match, and half of their away fixtures have seen fewer than 2.5 goals scored.

LA Galaxy

4th · 5-7-2 · 25-21 (+4) · 22 pts
Last 6
LDDWWD
Results
W2 D3 L1
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
12
Per game
2
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 2
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 3
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 1
Inter Miami
· Friendlies
LA Galaxy
0 - 3
Charlotte FC

Houston Dynamo

8th · 5-3-5 · 12-13 (-1) · 18 pts
Last 6
WLWLWL
Results
W3 D0 L3
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
1 - 0
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
2 - 0
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire
2 - 1
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
0 - 1
Houston Dynamo

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo indicate the following:

- LA Galaxy has won 12 matches, while Houston Dynamo has won 10 matches in their 29 meetings.
- The teams have drawn 6 times.
- In the 28 games played, the average number of goals per match is 2.9.
- LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo have played 2 games against each other in the last season.
- The upcoming match between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo is scheduled for May 26, 2024, at 02:30 UTC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, USA.

These statistics provide a historical overview of the competitive balance between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo in their Major League Soccer (MLS) encounters.

Times shown in UTC

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