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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC matchup.
MLS action continues on Saturday at 8:30PM ET as LAFC locks horns with Houston at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLS model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Houston as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Houston-LAFC game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction gives Houston a 42.2% chance of winning, LAFC a 31.6% chance, and a 26.2% chance of a draw."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Houston vs. LAFC predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLS matchup between Houston and LAFC 10,000 times as part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently suggests a 42.2% chance of Houston winning, a 31.6% chance for LAFC, and a 26.2% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under, according to our model.
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Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC Odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Houston | LAFC | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| +120 | +240 | +240 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -122 | +100 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC matchup is on the moneyline.
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Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC: Correct Score Predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| HOU 1-1 LAF | 12.5% |
| HOU 1-0 LAF | 10.5% |
| HOU 2-1 LAF | 8.8% |
These predictions are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.
Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between Houston and LAFC in MLS at Shell Energy Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.
- Who: Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Shell Energy Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Houston vs. LAFC matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, Houston has a 42.2% win probability on Saturday, LAFC has a 31.6% win probability, and there is a 26.2% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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