Conference Rivals Clash
LA Galaxy and FC Dallas Meet Again in Western Conference Play After Previous Draw
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The LA Galaxy host FC Dallas on Saturday in a Western Conference matchup — the second time the two teams have met this season. Their first meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, setting up a rematch with both clubs looking to climb the standings, according to Houston Chronicle.
The Galaxy sit 11th in the Western Conference with a 5-7-6 record. Dallas is fifth at 7-5-5, according to SF Examiner.
Galaxy Rank Third in Conference Shots on Goal
The Galaxy have put up 88 shots on goal this season, averaging 4.9 per game. That pace ranks them third in the Western Conference, according to Houston Chronicle. Despite that attacking output, LA has struggled to convert — their 5-7-6 record puts them in the bottom half of the West.
Leading the charge up front for the Galaxy is Klauss, who has scored five goals this season. The team will need him sharp against a Dallas side that has been tough to beat when they score freely.
Dallas Carries Dominant Record When Goals Flow
FC Dallas brings a powerful stat into this match. When they score three or more goals, they hold a 17-0-1 record, according to Houston Chronicle. That is a near-perfect mark and a warning sign for any defense they face.
Against Western Conference opponents specifically, Dallas is 4-5-5. That mixed conference record shows they can be beaten in the West — something LA will look to prove again after holding them to a draw earlier this year.
Farrington Leads Dallas Attack With Six Goals
Logan Farrington is the man to watch for FC Dallas. The forward has scored six goals and added two assists this season, according to Yahoo Sports. He gives Dallas a genuine goal threat going into the rematch.
Farrington's numbers make him one of the more productive attackers in the Western Conference this season. If Dallas is going to chase that three-goal total that makes them nearly unbeatable, Farrington will likely be central to it.
Second Meeting Sets Up High-Stakes Western Showdown
The first meeting between these sides ended 2-2, a fair result that left both teams wanting more. A win here matters. Dallas could push up in the West standings, while LA desperately needs points to escape the bottom half, according to SF Examiner.
With Dallas at 7-5-5 and LA at 5-7-6, neither team can afford to drop points late in the conference race. Saturday's game at LA could shape both clubs' playoff hopes for the rest of the season.
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