Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 4/5/25, 5:04 PM  by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks

Houston Dynamo will host Los Angeles FC at Shell Energy Stadium on April 6, 2025, in a Major League Soccer fixture marked by contrasting recent form and historical rivalry. Houston Dynamo enters the match following a difficult stretch, having lost 67% of their league games so far this season. Their most recent outing resulted in a 3-1 loss to the Portland Timbers, extending a troubling trend of underperformance.

In that match, Houston Dynamo held 59% of possession and created 10 chances, managing just one shot on target. Franco Escobar opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but their defensive vulnerabilities quickly became apparent. Portland responded decisively with goals from Felipe Mora and a brace from Antony. Despite enjoying more possession, Dynamo failed to contain the Timbers’ counterattacks and clinical finishing.

Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, arrive in Houston with a degree of momentum. The club recently secured a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions League, with Nathan Ordaz scoring the lone goal in the 57th minute. That result speaks to LAFC’s ability to grind out narrow wins in high-stakes matches, a quality they will aim to replicate against Houston.

LAFC’s domestic form has been mixed but relatively stable, with three wins in their last six league fixtures. The team has featured in goal-rich contests, with 21 goals scored across their previous six matches, an average of 3.5 goals per game. However, their defensive line has also conceded 11 goals during that period, suggesting openness at the back that opponents can exploit.