Los Angeles FC vs. Houston Dynamo: Preview, Team News, Lineups
Preview
Los Angeles FC will be looking to continue their fine form when they host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. LAFC are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, including a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in their last MLS outing. Houston, meanwhile, are winless in their last three games and will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to the Colorado Rapids.
LAFC are the clear favorites heading into this match. They are the defending MLS champions and have a much stronger squad on paper than Houston. However, the Dynamo have a good record against LAFC, having won two of their three previous meetings.
This is a match that could go either way, but LAFC will be confident of taking all three points. They have a better team and are in better form. However, Houston will be looking to cause an upset and will be buoyed by their recent record against LAFC.
Team News
Los Angeles FC
- Carlos Vela is a doubt for this match due to a hamstring injury.
- Diego Palacios is suspended for this match.
- Eddie Segura is out for the season with a knee injury.
Houston Dynamo
- Darwin Quintero is a doubt for this match due to a knock.
- Adalberto Carrasquilla is suspended for this match.
- Tyler Pasher is out for the season with a knee injury.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC (4-3-3):
- GK: Maxime Crepeau
- RB: Franco Escobar
- CB: Mamadou Fall
- CB: Jesus Murillo
- LB: Ryan Hollingshead
- CM: Ilie Sanchez
- CM: Jose Cifuentes
- CM: Kellyn Acosta
- RW: Kwadwo Opoku
- ST: Chicho Arango
- LW: Cristian Arango
Houston Dynamo (4-3-3):
- GK: Marko Maric
- RB: Griffin Dorsey
- CB: Tim Parker
- CB: Teenage Hadebe
- LB: Adam Lundqvist
- CM: Matias Vera
- CM: Joao Rodriguez
- CM: Thorleifur Úlfarsson
- RW: Fafa Picault
- ST: Sebastian Ferreira
- LW: Corey Baird
