LA Galaxy will look to continue winning ways when they take on Western Conference foes FC Dallas this weekend at Toyota Stadium.
The Texan side have struggled a bit in their last three matches, winning just once and losing twice as they sit in 11th place in the Western Conference place with 23 points. A win would move Dallas three points closer to 10th-placed Minnesota United, who are point away from a playoff position with 29 points.
On the other hand, the Galaxy have been in better form with two wins from their last three matches that includes a narrow 2-1 defeat to rivals LAFC. However, Greg Vanney’s team remain in a strong position in the division with 43 points and in third place only on goal difference behind Real Salt Lake and LAFC.
Here’s 90min‘s preview of FC Dallas vs LA Galaxy.
Current form (all competitions)
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FC Dallas |
LA Galaxy |
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Sporting Kansas City 3-2 FC Dallas – 07/07/2024 |
LA Galaxy 2-1 Minnesota United – 07/07/2024 |
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FC Dallas 3-2 Portland Timbers – 04/07/2024 |
LA Galaxy 1-2 LAFC – 04/07/2024 |
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FC Dallas 0-1 FC Cincinnati – 29/06/2024 |
San Jose Earthquakes 0-3 LA Galaxy – 29/06/2024 |
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Seattle Sounders 3-2 FC Dallas – 22/06/2024 |
Real Salt Lake 0-1 LA Galaxy – 22/06/2024 |
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FC Dallas 5-3 Minnesota United – 19/06/2024 |
LA Galaxy 2-0 NYCFC – 19/06/2024 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
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United States |
Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
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Canada |
Apple TV + |
Dallas have a host of players unavailable for selection due to injury, with talisman Jesus Ferreira and Liam Fraser both in the treatment room for hip injuries. The duo are expected to be back in the mix by late July, while Geovane Jesus and Alan Velasco are both recovering from respective ACL injuries suffered near the end of last season.
FC Dallas predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy ( 3-4-2-1 ): Paes; Ibeagha, Tafari, Junqua; Arriola, Lletget, Illarramendi, Farfan; Kamungo, Ntsabeleng; Musa.
Galaxy midfielder Gaston Brugman is set to miss the game as he’s still recovering from a knee inury. The 31-year-old is on track to return to action in late July, while Julian Aude’s groin injury has him sidelined until early August.
LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs FC Dallas ( 4-3-3 ): McCarthy; Yamane, Yoshida, Neal, Nelson; Delgado, Cerrillo, Puig; Pec, Joveljic, Paintsil.
Although Dallas’ recent form has improved, it still won’t be enough to grab a point at home against the Galaxy.
Both of the Galaxy’s wingers in Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec will get on the scoresheet to propel the visitors to a 2-0 triumph as they aim for the top of the Supporters’ Shield standings.
Prediction: FC Dallas 0-2 LA Galaxy
