Houston Dynamo FC vs LA Galaxy Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
6th-placed Houston Dynamo FC (7-1-6) travel to Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California to face 9th-placed LA Galaxy (5-5-5) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. LA Galaxy come into this in decent form (DWLWD) while Houston Dynamo FC are in mixed form (DLWLW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 10:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 3:30 am BST |
| Venue | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
LA Galaxy — DWLWD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1-1 | Houston Dynamo FC |
| W | 2-0 | Seattle Sounders FC |
| L | 3-1 | Sporting Kansas City |
| W | 2-1 | Atlanta United FC |
| D | 1-1 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
Houston Dynamo FC — DLWLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1-1 | LA Galaxy |
| L | 2-2 | St. Louis CITY SC |
| W | 1-0 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| L | 3-0 | Real Salt Lake |
| W | 4-1 | LAFC |
LA Galaxy have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo FC. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Houston Dynamo FC have picked up 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
LA Galaxy
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Gabriel Pec | 5 |
| Saves | JT Marcinkowski | 3 |
Houston Dynamo FC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Mateusz Bogusz | 5 |
| Saves | Jonathan Bond | 5 |
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | +8 | 25 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 24 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo FC | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 22 |
| 7 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 22 |
| 8 | LAFC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +6 | 21 |
| 9 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | +3 | 17 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | +1 | 16 |
Only 3 positions separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| LA Galaxy | Stat | Houston Dynamo FC |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | fouls Committed | 9 |
| 1 | yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | offsides | 0 |
| 8 | won Corners | 2 |
| 3 | saves | 5 |
| 55.3 | possession Pct | 44.7 |
| 18 | total Shots | 10 |
| 6 | Shots on Target | 5 |
| 0.3 | shot Pct | 0.5 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 569 | accurate Passes | 451 |
| 627 | total Passes | 502 |
| 0.9 | pass Pct | 0.9 |
| 3 | accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 8 | total Crosses | 9 |
| 0.4 | cross Pct | 0.1 |
| 45 | total Long Balls | 28 |
| 27 | accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.6 | longball Pct | 0.6 |
| 8 | blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | effective Tackles | 7 |
| 14 | total Tackles | 15 |
| 0.8 | tackle Pct | 0.5 |
| 11 | interceptions | 10 |
| 12 | effective Clearance | 17 |
| 12 | total Clearance | 17 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| LA Galaxy (ML) | 120 |
| Houston Dynamo FC (ML) | 185 |
| Spread | LA -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have LA Galaxy as the slight underdog at 120, with Houston Dynamo FC the slight underdog at 185. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Houston Dynamo FC vs LA Galaxy including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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