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LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: Predictions, odds, and how to watch 2021 MLS Week 8 today

Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo will face each othertoday in 2021 MLS Week 8. Here, check out the match preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.

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Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo will face off at Banc of California Stadium (Getty).
Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo will face off at Banc of California Stadium (Getty).

2021 MLS is back with a thrilling Week 8 full of can’t-miss games. Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo will meet for the second time this season but now they’ll face off at Banc of California Stadium. Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about this soccer game, such as information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it.

Bob Bradley‘s team hasn’t started its campaign on the right foot and has been struggling to string good results together. In the previous round, LAFC suffered a dramatic defeat as New York City FC came from behind to seal the victory.

Meanwhile, Tab Ramos‘ boys will make the trip to the West Coast two weeks later from their defeat at the hands of Sporting Kansas City on the road. LAFC and Houstonshared the points on May 1. Will we see a winner this time?

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LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: Match Information

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Time: 11 PM (ET)
Location: Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles

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LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: Time by State in the US

ET: 11 PM
CT: 10 PM
MT: 9 PM
PT: 8 PM

LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: Storylines andHead-to-Head

Los Angeles FC have plenty of work to do in 2021 MLS after a slow start to their campaign. With Diego Rossi and Carlos Vela now back, it’s time for Bob Bradley’s boys to step up and start picking up wins consistently.

On the other hand, Houston Dynamo have clinched important wins so far but have also dropped some points on the way. Tab Ramos’ side, however, has been weak on the road, having failed to win in its last twelve away matches. Can it end that streak in Los Angeles?

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This will be the ninthmeeting between these two teams. LAFC have been dominant with four wins, while Houston Dynamo have claimed just one victory, and they tied three times. The upcoming match seems like a tough job for Houston, who have won just twice in their last 30 away games.

LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: 2021 MLS Standings

After 2021 MLS Week 7, LAFC find themselves far from where they would like to be as they sit ninth in the Western Conference with eight points, while Houston Dynamo stand fifth with 11 points.

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LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: 2021 MLS Top Scorers

Corey Baird and Diego Rossi are Los Angeles FC’s top scorers with two goals each, while Houston Dynamo’s leading goalscorer is Maximiliano Urruti, who has been on target four times so far.

How to watch or live stream LAFC vs Houston Dynamo in the US

The game to be played at Banc of California Stadium between LAFC and Houston Dynamo in Week 8 of 2021 MLS season will be broadcast in the US byUniMás, Univision NOW, TUDN USA, TUDN.com, TUDN App, and TUDN Radio.

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LAFC vs Houston Dynamo: Predictions and Odds

Bookmakers have made their predictions for this game, and they see the hosts as strong favorites. FanDuel has given Los Angeles FC odds of -270, while Houston Dynamo have +600, and a tie would result in a +350 payout.

FanDuel
LAFC -270
Tie +350
Houston Dynamo +600
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* Odds via FanDuel.

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