Prediction: FC Dallas vs New York City

Prediction: New York City to win 2-1

Best Odds: 9/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

FC Dallas and New York City will face each other in Major League Soccer this week. The match will be held at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas and is scheduled to kick off at 2am UK time on Thursday.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas are fourth in the Major League Soccer Western Conference table at the moment with 28 points from 19 matches. They are as many as 12 points behind leaders Austin FC, who have played 20 matches.

Nico Estevez’s side will head into the match against New York City on the back of a 2-2 draw with the Houston Dynamo away from home in Major League Soccer. It followed a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. It came after a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC and a 2-2 draw with Austin FC away from home.

Team News:

Brandon Servania is suspended for FC Dallas against New York City after receiving his marching orders against Houston Dynamo last weekend. Lucas Bartlett and Joshue Quinonez are recuperating from rib and ankle injuries respectively.

New York City

New York City are third in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table at the moment with 32 points from 18 matches. They are just a point behind league leaders and city rivals, the New York Red Bulls, who have played 20 matches.

Nick Cushing’s side will head into the match against FC Dallas on the back of a 4-2 victory over the New England Revolution at home. It followed a 2-2 draw with Atalanta in front of their own fans. It came after a 4-4 draw with FC Cincinnati away from home in Major League Soccer and a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Union.

Team News:

Keaton Parks is set to sit out his fifth consecutive game after coming off with a calf problem in the New York derby back in June. Anton Tinnerholm missed last Sunday’s game against New England Revolution and will not play against FC Dallas either.

Key Factors to Consider

• FC Dallas have won 7 out of 19 MLS matches this season.
• FC Dallas have scored 30 goals in 19 MLS matches this season.
• FC Dallas have conceded 23 goals in 19 MLS matches this season.
• New York City have scored 37 goals in 18 MLS games this campaign.
• New York City have scored 21 goals in 18 MLS games this campaign.

Conclusion

FC Dallas are at home and are a good team, but New York City are much better and should be able to pick up all three points in this particular Major League Soccer game.

Prediction: New York City to win 2-1

Best Odds: 9/1

Bookmaker: Betfair