MLS Match Preview: FC Dallas (9-11-11) vs. Los Angeles Galaxy (5-17-9)

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Venue & Event Details

Match: FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy

Competition: Major League Soccer – Western Conference

Time: 3:30 p.m. CT (1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET)

Venue: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV); FC Dallas App & YouTube (radio) [^3]

Weather Update (Frisco, TX)

Forecast: Sunny and warm

Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: 8–10 mph

Impact: Warm but playable conditions; hydration breaks may be needed.

Injury / Suspension Report

FC Dallas

OUT: Jesús Ferreira (hamstring)

OUT: Alan Velasco (ACL, season-ending)

QUESTIONABLE: Asier Illarramendi (fitness)

LA Galaxy

OUT: Riqui Puig (ankle)

OUT: Martín Cáceres (back)

OUT: Gastón Brugman (knee, season-ending)

QUESTIONABLE: Dejan Joveljić (groin)

Key Player Matchups

Petar Musa (DAL) vs. Maya Yoshida (LAG): Musa has 10 goals this season and will be Dallas’ focal point. Yoshida’s leadership is vital for a Galaxy defense that has conceded heavily on the road.

Paul Arriola (DAL) vs. Julian Aude (LAG): Arriola’s pace and directness could exploit Galaxy’s fullback positioning.

Douglas Costa (LAG) vs. Marco Farfan (DAL): Costa’s creativity and set-piece delivery will test Dallas’ backline, especially with Ferreira absent.

Team Records & Recent Form

FC Dallas

Record: 9‑11‑11 (38 points, 10th in West – chasing playoff line)

Last 5: D‑W‑W‑D‑D

Last Match: 2‑2 draw at Portland Timbers

Home Form: 6‑3‑5 at Toyota Stadium

LA Galaxy

Record: 5‑17‑9 (24 points, 15th in West – eliminated from playoffs)

Last 5: W‑L‑D‑D‑W

Last Match: Lost 3‑2 in Campeones Cup vs. Toluca (blew late lead)

Road Form: 0‑11‑7 away from home in 2025

Series History

All-time (MLS regular season): Galaxy lead 36‑34‑13

At Toyota Stadium: Dallas dominate 25‑9‑7

Last Meeting: July 13, 2024 – Dallas 2, Galaxy 0 at Toyota Stadium

Note: Galaxy have not won in Dallas since 2015.

Betting Trends

Dallas are unbeaten in 7 straight (3W, 4D), their longest run since 2023.

Galaxy are winless on the road in 2025 (0‑11‑7).

Dallas have won 8 straight home games vs. Galaxy, dating back to 2015.

4 of last 5 Dallas matches have gone Over 2.5 goals.

MATCH ODDS

FC Dallas – 155                  Draw + 230         Los Angeles Galaxy + 230

Over 3.5 – 105                   Under 3.5 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025