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LAFC's Predicted Lineup vs. Houston Dynamo
Preview
Los Angeles FC will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. LAFC is coming off a impressive 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes, while the Dynamo dropped a 2-1 decision to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
LAFC is expected to field a strong lineup for this match, with Cristian Arango, Carlos Vela, and Gareth Bale leading the attack. Arango has been in excellent form this season, scoring 12 goals in 18 appearances. Vela has also been a key contributor, with 7 goals and 7 assists in 17 appearances. Bale, who joined LAFC in the summer, has yet to score a goal for his new club, but he has shown flashes of his old brilliance.
The Dynamo are expected to be without several key players for this match, including Sebastian Ferreira, Darwin Quintero, and Matias Vera. Ferreira is the Dynamo's leading scorer this season with 10 goals, while Quintero and Vera are both important members of the midfield.
LAFC Predicted Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Maxime Crepeau
- Defenders: Ryan Hollingshead, Mamadou Fall, Giorgio Chiellini, Franco Escobar
- Midfielders: Ilie Sanchez, Jose Cifuentes, Kellyn Acosta
- Forwards: Cristian Arango, Carlos Vela, Gareth Bale
Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Steve Clark
- Defenders: Teenage Hadebe, Tim Parker, Shawn Barry, Adam Lundqvist
- Midfielders: Coco Carrasquilla, Marlon Hairston, Darwin Cerén
- Forwards: Fafa Picault, Hector Herrera, Griffin Dorsey
Prediction
LAFC is a heavy favorite in this match, and for good reason. They have a more talented roster and are in better form. The Dynamo will need to play a perfect game to have a chance of pulling off an upset.
LAFC 3, Houston Dynamo 1