Los Angeles vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 10/20/2024

Houston Dynamo FC (14-9-10, 51 points) will face off against LA Galaxy (19-7-7, 64 points) on October 19. The Dynamo are coming off a solid season, while LA Galaxy enters this match after dominating much of the league. The last time these two teams met, LA Galaxy secured a 2-1 win. Score a goal in betting with our Soccer picks.

Houston Dynamo FC has shown flashes of brilliance on the attack but struggled with consistency, tallying 45 goals so far this season. Ibrahim Aliyu leads the Dynamo with 6 goals, supported by Latif Blessing and Sebastian Ferreira, who have netted 5 goals each. Despite some offensive firepower, Houston has often struggled to convert key chances, leaving them with only a +7 goal differential. Midfielder Amine Bassi has been a critical playmaker, providing 10 assists in 30 matches.

Defensively, Houston has been relatively solid, conceding 38 goals. The ability to keep clean sheets will be tested against LA’s potent attack. They’ll need to be especially vigilant as LA’s forwards are in red-hot form, with a significant threat from players like Gabriel Pec and Dejan Joveljic. 

The LA Galaxy, with 64 points and 68 goals this season, are riding a wave of success, largely thanks to an attacking trio. Gabriel Pec and Dejan Joveljic have each scored 15 goals, while Riqui Puig has added 13 goals and 16 assists. The Galaxy’s front line is one of the most dangerous in the league, and the offensive production will be the key to securing another victory. LA’s goal-scoring prowess, combined with 50 assists as a team, makes them one of the top attacking units this season.

On the defensive side, LA Galaxy has allowed 48 goals, and while they can outscore most teams, the defense is not impenetrable. LA’s superior goal difference of +20 showcases that, despite some defensive weaknesses, the Galaxy typically do enough to keep opponents at bay.

LA Galaxy's offensive firepower, led by Pec and Joveljic, will likely overpower Houston’s defense. The Dynamo’s inconsistent attacking form leaves them at a disadvantage. Expect LA to control possession and create more scoring chances, leading them to another victory. Final Score Prediction: LA Galaxy win 3-1.