Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
30/06/2022
04:30
Prediction: 1-0
FC Dallas
Buoyed by a 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls, Los Angeles FC will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Dallas at their Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles FC are leading the standings ahead of Thursday’s clash, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to finish atop Western Conference.
Colombia attacker Cristian Arango is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while both Julian Gaines and Erik Duenas remain on the sidelines with injuries. The opposition back-line should have Carlos Vela at bay. The Toros, on the other hand, dropped a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Austin. Dallas are not regarded as good travelers, and given Los Angeles FC’s current form, we predict that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Vela):
Over the years Carlos Vela has established himself as one of best Mexican players. Vela was born in Cancun, Mexico, on March 1, 1989 and he played for Guadalajara before joining Arsenal youth school in 2005. The pacey left-footed winger played only 29 games for the Gunners in the Premier League before signing a deal with Real Sociedad.
Carlos Vela played for the likes of Celta Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna and WBA on loan as well before joining the Basque outfit. Nowadays, the Mexican forward is a Los Angeles FC player and it has to be noted that he scored 14 goals in 29 appearances for the club in the 2018 MLS Season. He is naturally gifted player, quick, intelligent and with very good technique.
Carlos Vela did well to win two CONCACAF Gold Cups with Mexico national football team (2009, 2015) and he was named Real Sociedad player of the year in the 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 seasons. His main position is right winger, but he is used as a second striker and a centre-forward as well.
Highlighted Team (FC Dallas):
Despite making it to the 2010 MLS Cup final, Dallas eventually failed to win the domestic trophy. The Toros (Bulls) were beaten by Colorado in the final played at BMO Field in Toronto and you should bear in mind that the Rapids scored the winner in the extra time.
That was the first and only time Dallas participated in the MLS Cup final, but in 2016 the club won the Supporters’ Shield and the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Toros play their home games at Toyota Stadium, the venue that was opened in August, 2005. The stadium’s original name was Pizza Hut Park, but in September 2013 it was renamed as Toyota Stadium after Pizza Hut Park left as a main sponsor.
FC Dallas wear red shits with white stripes when playing at home, while their secondary colors are white and blue. Former Ajax and River Plate ace Mauro Rosales, who joined the Toyota Stadium outfit in 2016, is regarded as one of the club most significant stars.
