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Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas: projection vs result

Los Angeles Galaxy

12 in the table · 22 pts from 19

FC Dallas

6 in the table · 27 pts from 18

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Final

The short answer

Golazo's model makes FC Dallas the more likely winner at 48%, against 24% for Los Angeles Galaxy and 29% for the draw. It projects 2.5 goals in total, with 1-1 the single most likely scoreline at 14%, and puts both teams scoring at 50%. It finished Los Angeles Galaxy 0–0 FC Dallas.

A projection from each side's recent form, not a prediction anyone should treat as certain. Published before kick-off and graded in public afterwards.

Who wins

Los Angeles Galaxy win

24%

Draw

29%

FC Dallas win

48%

Most likely scorelines1114%0111%0010%

What we said, and what happened

1 of 3 called correctly

Published before kickoff, scored afterwards. We leave the misses up.

  • Total goalsProjected 2.5Actual 0Missed
  • Both teams scoreProjected 50%Actual NoMissed
  • Over 2.5 goalsProjected 45%Actual NoCalled

What our model expects

Built from each side's last six games, shrunk toward the league average so a small sample can't run away with it. Projections, not certainties.

Expected goals

1 1.5

Total goals 2.5

Both teams score

50%

Over 2.5 goals

45%

Over 1.5 goals

72%

Los Angeles Galaxy clean sheet

22%

FC Dallas clean sheet

37%

What stands out

  • Cards 5.4

    19% above a typical match · League average 4.5

    Los Angeles Galaxy 2.8 + FC Dallas 2.6 per game

  • Fouls 24.1

    15% above a typical match · League average 21

    Los Angeles Galaxy 11.6 + FC Dallas 12.5 per game

Corners

League average 5

Los Angeles Galaxy6.4
FC Dallas4.6

Cards

League average 2.25

Los Angeles Galaxy2.8
FC Dallas2.6

Shots

League average 12.5

Los Angeles Galaxy12.9
FC Dallas11.1

Possession

Los Angeles Galaxy53
FC Dallas47

Players to watch

Season rates per 90 minutes, from players with enough minutes to mean something.

Most likely scorer

P. Musa

FC Dallas

44%

Shots

Gabriel Pec

Los Angeles Galaxy

2.6

Los Angeles Galaxy · on target

Gabriel Pec

Los Angeles Galaxy

1.8

FC Dallas · on target

P. Musa

FC Dallas

1.5

Los Angeles Galaxy · Recent form

  • D0-0FC Dallas
  • D1-1San Jose Earthquakes
  • L1-3St. Louis City
  • L0-3Los Angeles FC
  • W1-0Club America

FC Dallas · Recent form

  • D0-0Los Angeles Galaxy
  • L0-1San Diego
  • D2-2Portland Timbers
  • W2-1Colorado Rapids
  • W3-2San Jose Earthquakes

This is the free half.

The projection above is what our model thinks. When it disagrees with the bookmakers by enough to be worth backing, that becomes a pick on the daily board — and every one of those is graded in public, win or lose.

Common questions

Who will win Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas?

Golazo's model makes FC Dallas the more likely winner at 48%, with the draw at 29%. It is a projection from recent form, not a certainty.

What is the most likely score in Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas?

The single most likely scoreline is 1-1, at 14%. The model projects 2.5 goals in total. Any one exact score is unlikely on its own.

Will both teams score in Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas?

Golazo's model puts both teams scoring at 50%, and over 2.5 goals at 45%.

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