MLS – Season Continues – FC Dallas v Los Angeles FC on Match-day 43
MLS action on Sunday as Dallas and Los Angeles meet at Toyota Stadium – 3:30am GMT.
Leaders Los Angeles are currently two places higher than their rivals Dallas, when the two sides meet, they will sit in first and third positions respectively.
FC Dallas have 46 points to their name, going into this tie
Dallas will be eager to return to some kind of winning form, having lost their last game to Minnesota United, which itself followed a draw to Real Salt Lake, this fixture could be the opportunity.
Also, Dallas keep finding ways to win, having secured five victories in their last nine fixtures is astonishing this season. With a third position in the league and 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, they currently have 46 points in the League.
When Dallas host Los Angeles, they will do so on the back of eight wins, four draws, and three defeats on their own ground.
A win in this fixture would take FC Dallas’s points to 49 in the League.
Los Angeles FC will try to defend their lead in the MLS
With Los Angeles having secured all three points on their two previous outings, Steve Cherundolo’s men will doubtless be looking to retain their run after this fixture.
Also, League leaders Los Angeles keep finding ways to win, having secured 12 victories in their last 17 fixtures is astonishing this season. They are the current League leaders with 60 points, that is, 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws.
Los Angeles’ away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Dallas. In the 14 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won seven matches, drawn one game, and lost six fixtures.
As League leaders every game is crucial, so a victory would ensure that Los Angeles FC stay top, whilst maintaining pressure on their rivals.
FC Dallas v Los Angeles FC – Head-to-Head.
Regarding their historical duels the recent form between these two sides has seen Los Angeles with a greater number of wins. In the last seven meetings, they have enjoyed four victories, to Dallas’s one victory. Also, the last seven fixtures against Los Angeles have resulted in four wins for Dallas. The last time both teams met in this competition FC Dallas secured a 3-1 home win.
Performance Report
For Dallas, Antonio Juan is a top performing player who has scored in 30 League games this MLS Season, while John, one of their best scorers, has netted in 29 League matches so far for Los Angeles.
