This Sunday morning, Los Angeles FC will face FC Dallas in a Major League Soccer showdown at the Banc of California Stadium.
Here’s a detailed preview of the upcoming clash, focusing on predictions, team form, and key news.
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC, currently third in the Western Conference, is on a high after a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United. This win marked their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions.
Los Angeles FC has demonstrated remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a shaky start to the season where they won only four of their first eleven fixtures.
Since joining MLS in 2018, Los Angeles FC has been one of the most competitive teams in the league. They have won two Supporters' Shields and the MLS Cup in 2022.
The team has amassed the most points at home this season, with 20 points from eight games, maintaining an unbeaten record at the Banc of California Stadium.
FC Dallas
FC Dallas, in contrast, is struggling in 12th place in the Western Conference.
Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a 3-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy ending a five-game unbeaten run.
Despite starting the season with a win against San Jose Earthquakes, Dallas went winless in the next seven matches, losing five and drawing two.
Dallas has yet to win on the road this season, securing only two points from seven away matches. Their record at the Banc of California Stadium is also poor, with no wins in five visits since Los Angeles FC joined the league.
Team News
Los Angeles FC
The hosts will be without Lorenzo Dellavalle and David Martinez due to injuries.
Erik Duenas, who replaced the suspended Eduard Atuesta in their last match, got injured, but Atuesta is expected to return.
Ilie Sanchez and Kei Kamara, both returning from injury, are likely to start as substitutes.
FC Dallas
Dallas will miss Alan Velasco and Geovane Jesus, who are recovering from long-term cruciate ligament injuries. Paxton Pomykal is also unavailable due to a knee injury.
Nkosi Tafari’s suspension for accumulated yellow cards means veteran Omar Gonzalez is likely to replace him in defence.
Predicted Lineups
Los Angeles FC: Lloris; Palencia, Murillo, Long, Hollingshead; Tillman, Segura, Atuesta; Olivera, Bogusz, Bouanga.
FC Dallas: Paes; Ibeagha, Gonzalez, Junqua; Twumasi, Fraser, Illarramendi, Farfan; Arriola, Delgado; Musa.
Prediction
Given Los Angeles FC’s excellent home form and Dallas's struggles on the road, the prediction favours a home victory.
We're expecting Los Angeles FC to win 2-0, continuing their strong defensive record with another clean sheet.
Dallas 
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