Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles face each other on Sunday 03.01.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at Houston Dynamo's home ground, the Shell Energy Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Orange Crush and LAFC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Orange Crush vs LAFC

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APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Draw or Los Angeles

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Houston Dynamo to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles match is Houston Dynamo to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Houston Dynamo, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Los Angeles, who have had their share of struggles of late.

Houston Dynamo preview

Houston Dynamo heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 1 matches, Orange Crush secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.

Taking a broader look at La Naranja's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Houston Dynamo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 2 goals, of which 2 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jack McGlynn has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Houston Dynamo has conceded 1 goals in the MLS (an average of 1 per game) and 1 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Los Angeles preview

Los Angeles comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

LAFC's attack has been highly effective, scoring 3 goals during this period. Of that total, 3 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 3 goals per game. The overall season average is 3.

The Black and Gold's offensive system is led by David Martínez, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Heung-Min Son. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 0 goals in 1 matches, averaging 0 per match.

Head to head: Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Houston Dynamo Team Logo

Houston Dynamo

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W

3

Home W

3

Away

0

Away Team

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Los Angeles

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W

3

Home W

3

Away

0

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Published on 26 February 2026, at 20:31 Last updated on 26 February 2026, at 20:31
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