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Futmetrix Verdict
73
FC Dallas
vs
Los Angeles FC
Sun, Sep 27 • 00:30
⚡ Form 62
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 56
⭐ Stars 58
Crucial top-four showdown in Texas.

Win Probability

  • FC Dallas 39%
  • Draw 25%
  • Los Angeles FC 36%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Top-Four Ambitions Collide in Texas

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. With merely three points separating these two sides, this Toyota Stadium showdown is a genuine six-pointer for Champions League qualification.

The Setup

FC Dallas welcome Los Angeles FC on September 27, 2026, in a fixture dripping with postseason implications. The Texas outfit sits third on 43 points, boasting a solid Form rating fueled by an impressive string of recent victories. LAFC lurk in sixth with 40 points, desperately needing a win to bridge the gap. Our match profile reveals a perfect Balance rating, meaning the win probabilities are a virtual dead heat. Add in a respectable Stars rating featuring global names like Son Heung-Min, and the Stakes could not be higher for securing a top-four finish.

Key Battle

The spotlight falls squarely on the duel between P. Musa and LAFC's veteran shot-stopper Hugo Lloris. Musa is terrorising MLS backlines right now, blending physical dominance with clinical finishing. Breaking down Lloris, who commands his box with elite anticipation, will be Dallas's primary route to three points.

Our Prediction

We expect a thrilling 2-2 draw. Dallas will strike early through their dynamic front line, but LAFC's counter-attacking pedigree, spearheaded by D. Bouanga, will peg them back in the second half, leaving both teams to share the spoils.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. It is a highly entertaining fixture with major top-four implications and virtually dead-even win probabilities.

What's the predicted outcome?

A high-scoring draw. The attacking firepower on both sides should cancel out, resulting in shared points.

Where are FC Dallas and Los Angeles FC in the league table?

FC Dallas currently sit third with 43 points, while Los Angeles FC trail closely in sixth place with 40 points.

What is FC Dallas's current form?

They have had a strong run recently, registering three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five league outings.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

P. Musa is the standout star, boasting 2 goals and 2 assists in his last 2 matches with an exceptional 8.0 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/24/2025 FC Dallas 1 - 1 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
07/13/2025 Los Angeles FC 2 - 0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
09/22/2024 FC Dallas 3 - 1 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/02/2024 Los Angeles FC 1 - 0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
07/02/2023 FC Dallas 2 - 0 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
03/26/2023 Los Angeles FC 2 - 1 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
09/11/2022 FC Dallas 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/30/2022 Los Angeles FC 3 - 1 FC Dallas Major League Soccer Banc of California Stadium
10/21/2021 FC Dallas 2 - 3 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
08/24/2025
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
07/13/2025
Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
09/22/2024
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/02/2024
Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
07/02/2023
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
03/26/2023
Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
09/11/2022
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/30/2022
Major League Soccer Banc of California Stadium
10/21/2021
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
FC Dallas Win
Los Angeles FC Win
Draw

Season Statistics

4
League Position
6
44
Points
41
49
Goals Scored
41
42
Goals Conceded
27

Western Conference League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 25 49 56 23 +33 WReal Salt Lake 0 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (20-09-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 2 Austin (13-09-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy (10-09-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 3 St. Louis City (06-09-2026)WSporting Kansas City 0 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (30-08-2026)
2 Houston Dynamo 26 44 34 30 +4 DHouston Dynamo 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati (20-09-2026)LSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo (13-09-2026)WHouston Dynamo 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (10-09-2026)DCharlotte 0 - 0 Houston Dynamo (05-09-2026)DHouston Dynamo 0 - 0 San Jose Earthquakes (30-08-2026)
3 St. Louis City 26 44 45 36 +9 WSt. Louis City 3 - 1 Toronto FC (20-09-2026)WSt. Louis City 4 - 2 Minnesota United FC (13-09-2026)DPortland Timbers 2 - 2 St. Louis City (10-09-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 3 St. Louis City (06-09-2026)DSt. Louis City 3 - 3 FC Dallas (30-08-2026)
4 FC Dallas 26 44 49 42 +7 DFC Dallas 0 - 0 Austin (20-09-2026)WFC Dallas 2 - 1 Portland Timbers (13-09-2026)WMinnesota United FC 1 - 2 FC Dallas (10-09-2026)WFC Dallas 4 - 3 Sporting Kansas City (06-09-2026)DSt. Louis City 3 - 3 FC Dallas (30-08-2026)
5 San Jose Earthquakes 26 42 46 38 +8 DSan Jose Earthquakes 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (19-09-2026)WSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo (13-09-2026)WSan Diego 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (10-09-2026)DAustin 1 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes (06-09-2026)DHouston Dynamo 0 - 0 San Jose Earthquakes (30-08-2026)
6 Los Angeles FC 27 41 43 29 +14 DSan Jose Earthquakes 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (19-09-2026)LSporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles FC (13-09-2026)WLos Angeles FC 2 - 0 New York Red Bulls (10-09-2026)DReal Salt Lake 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (06-09-2026)DDC United 0 - 0 Los Angeles FC (29-08-2026)
7 Colorado Rapids 26 36 36 35 +1 DColorado Rapids 3 - 3 Seattle Sounders (20-09-2026)WColorado Rapids 1 - 0 CF Montreal (13-09-2026)DAustin 1 - 1 Colorado Rapids (10-09-2026)LColumbus Crew 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids (05-09-2026)WColorado Rapids 1 - 0 Real Salt Lake (30-08-2026)
8 Los Angeles Galaxy 27 33 34 42 -8 WMinnesota United FC 2 - 3 Los Angeles Galaxy (20-09-2026)DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (13-09-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy (10-09-2026)WLos Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 New England Revolution (06-09-2026)LSan Diego 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (30-08-2026)
9 Portland Timbers 26 32 47 48 -1 LPortland Timbers 0 - 1 Atlanta United FC (20-09-2026)LFC Dallas 2 - 1 Portland Timbers (13-09-2026)DPortland Timbers 2 - 2 St. Louis City (10-09-2026)WPortland Timbers 5 - 4 Minnesota United FC (06-09-2026)LPortland Timbers 1 - 2 Austin (30-08-2026)
10 San Diego 25 30 42 42 0 LSan Diego 0 - 5 Philadelphia Union (14-09-2026)LSan Diego 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (10-09-2026)LOrlando City SC 1 - 0 San Diego (05-09-2026)WSan Diego 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (30-08-2026)WSan Diego 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-08-2026)
11 Austin 26 30 32 44 -12 DFC Dallas 0 - 0 Austin (20-09-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 2 Austin (13-09-2026)DAustin 1 - 1 Colorado Rapids (10-09-2026)DAustin 1 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes (06-09-2026)WPortland Timbers 1 - 2 Austin (30-08-2026)
12 Real Salt Lake 25 29 37 42 -5 LReal Salt Lake 0 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (20-09-2026)LReal Salt Lake 0 - 2 New York City FC (13-09-2026)LHouston Dynamo 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (10-09-2026)DReal Salt Lake 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (06-09-2026)LColorado Rapids 1 - 0 Real Salt Lake (30-08-2026)
13 Seattle Sounders 24 29 28 33 -5 DColorado Rapids 3 - 3 Seattle Sounders (20-09-2026)DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (13-09-2026)DSeattle Sounders 0 - 0 New York Red Bulls (06-09-2026)DSeattle Sounders 2 - 2 Chicago Fire (29-08-2026)DFC Cincinnati 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (22-08-2026)
14 Minnesota United FC 26 29 39 46 -7 LMinnesota United FC 2 - 3 Los Angeles Galaxy (20-09-2026)LSt. Louis City 4 - 2 Minnesota United FC (13-09-2026)LMinnesota United FC 1 - 2 FC Dallas (10-09-2026)LPortland Timbers 5 - 4 Minnesota United FC (06-09-2026)DMinnesota United FC 3 - 3 Orlando City SC (30-08-2026)
15 Sporting Kansas City 25 18 29 63 -34 LSporting Kansas City 3 - 4 Philadelphia Union (20-09-2026)WSporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles FC (13-09-2026)LFC Dallas 4 - 3 Sporting Kansas City (06-09-2026)LSporting Kansas City 0 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (30-08-2026)LAtlanta United FC 2 - 1 Sporting Kansas City (23-08-2026)

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