FC Dallas vs. New York City FC 7/13/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

FC Dallas hosts New York City FC in an MLS inner conference fixture on Wednesday. FC Dallas is fourth in the Western Conference table at 7-7-5 on 28 points with a goal difference of +7. Dallas is coming off a disappointing 2-2 draw on the road against Houston after leading late. Matt Hedges scored in the 27th minute for Dallas and Jesus Ferreira scored in second-half stoppage time but Dallas gave up an equalizer just a few minutes later.

The equalizer that FC Dallas gave up during second-half stoppage to Houston was the latest open play goal in the history of the MLS at 10:28 into stoppage time. Jesus Ferreira is the leading goal scorer for Dallas with 11, while Paul Arriola has scored eight. Ferreira is the leader in assists with four, while Brandon Servania and Allen Velasco each have three.

New York City FC is third in the Eastern Conference table at 9-5-4 on 32 points with a goal difference of +16. New York City FC is just one point adrift of both Philadelphia and first place New York. New York defeated the New England Revolution at home 4-2 last Saturday. Valentin Castellanos scored a brace for NYCFC with goals in the 44th and 82nd minute, while Talles Magno and Gabriel Pereira each scored one goal.

New York City FC scored on two of three penalty shots during its win last Saturday over New England. New York City FC became the first club in the history of the MLS to be awarded three penalty shots in the same match. Valentin Castellanos is the leading goal scorer for New York City FC with 12, while Talles Magno has scored five. Magno and Maxi Moralez are the leaders in assists with six each.