LA Galaxy vs Dallas preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Dignity Health Sports Park Sun, 2 Aug - 2:30 AM
Major League Soccer
LA GalaxyLAG
0 – 0
DallasDAL
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 2:30 AM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

The encounter between LA Galaxy and Dallas ended in a goalless draw, with the final score reading 0-0. Throughout the ninety minutes, LA Galaxy controlled 54 percent of the possession while Dallas accounted for 46 percent. Expected goals favored the away side at 1.62 against the home team's 1.16, resulting in a differential of negative 0.46. Both teams went into the break without scoring, maintaining an even scoreline at halftime. No dismissals occurred for either side, preserving the tactical setups from start to finish. Dallas, identified as the stronger team, could not capitalize on their chance creation to secure a victory. The result aligned with the expected goals data, confirming the draw as a fair reflection of the performances on the field.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Dallas showed a significant deviation from expected performance in this encounter.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match expectations.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the xG differential favoring Dallas.
  • Market alignment: The draw result aligned with pre-match projections.
  • xG expectations: LA Galaxy posted 1.16 xG against Dallas's 1.62 xG.
  • Event impact: No significant events disrupted the flow of the 0-0 match.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion occurred in team compositions.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
F. Bazakos
F. Bazakos
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Nelson
M. Nelson
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
E. Jeff
E. Jeff
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Thompson
M. Thompson
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
LA Galaxy G. Vanney
G. Vanney
VS
Dallas E. Quill
E. Quill
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.53
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 66 D
St. Louis City Rank: 61 L
Los Angeles FC Rank: 70 L
Houston Dynamo Rank: 66 D
Seattle Sounders Rank: 68 W
Sporting KC Rank: 54 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
San Diego Rank: 66 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 61 D
Colorado Rapids Rank: 64 W
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 66 W
Vancouver Whitecaps Rank: 74 L
Real Salt Lake Rank: 66 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.94
67.94
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
LA Galaxy
Dallas
Power Score
62.94
67.94
League Position
12
5
Global Rank
530
364

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
LA Galaxy — Opponent-weighted form score
Dallas — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) LA Galaxy Dallas

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

LA Galaxy

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Dallas

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

LA Galaxy ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Dallas
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.52
44.46
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
44.46
38.52
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
LA Galaxy -0.41 Efficiency Index
vs
Dallas +0.41 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
LA Galaxy
Dallas
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

LA Galaxy
vs
Dallas
Created Set-piece attacking threat
LA Galaxy Dallas
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
24%
28%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.28 vs -0.45
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
LA Galaxy Dallas
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
28%
24%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.45 vs -0.28
LA Galaxy
Dallas
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
LA Galaxy
vs
Dallas
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
LA Galaxy Dallas
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
LA Galaxy 0.32
Dallas 0.37
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
LA Galaxy Dallas
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
LA Galaxy 0.00
Dallas 0.00
LA Galaxy
Dallas
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • DAL had peak pressure around 31'.
  • DAL started the game with stronger pressure.
LAG Pressure DAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: DAL reached the top pressure at 31' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

LA Galaxy LAG Home
5 matches
Dallas DAL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
2
Goals
8
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
8
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T00:00:59+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 02:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park
Capacity
27000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fotis Bazakos
Matthew Nelson
Eduardo Jeff
Matthew Thompson

Statistics

Possession
LAG
53%
DAL
47%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 4
4 Shots 10
56 Dangerous attacks 49
54 Possession 46
6 Corners 6
13 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

70 Ball Safe 83
7 Goal Kicks 6
12 Goal Attempts 8
3 Substitutions 4
20 Throwins 11
16 Successful Headers 15
1 Injuries 0
21 Dribble Attempts 13
10 Successful Dribbles 7
48 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54

Attacking

109 Attacks 92
1 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

41 Long Passes 53
456 Passes 380
370 Successful Passes 302
81 Successful Passes Percentage 79
14 Key Passes 14
19 Successful Long Passes 17
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

4 Saves 9
18 Tackles 13
2 Interceptions 4
57 Duels Won 45

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 20
2 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Fotis Bazakos

Starting XI ▼

12
JT Marcinkowski
JT Marcinkowski Goalkeeper
7.45
4
Maya Yoshida
Maya Yoshida (C) Defender
7.12
5
Jakob Glesnes
Jakob Glesnes Defender
7.8
14
John Nelson
John Nelson Defender
7.75
26
Harbor Miller
Harbor Miller Defender
7.44
8
Lucas Sanabria
Lucas Sanabria Midfielder
6.69
16
Isaiah Parente
Isaiah Parente
Midfielder90+3'
6.61
15
Justin Haak
Justin Haak Midfielder
7.55
22
Elijah Wynder
Elijah Wynder Midfielder
7.08
76
Troy Elgersma
Troy Elgersma
Midfielder90+3'
18
Marco Reus
Marco Reus Attacker
7.42
21
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor Attacker
6.41
7
Kyogo Furuhashi
Kyogo Furuhashi
Attacker67'
6.59
28
Joseph Paintsil
Joseph Paintsil Attacker
7.24
Referee : Fotis Bazakos

Starting XI ▼

40
Jonathan Sirois
Jonathan Sirois Goalkeeper
9.16
3
Osaze Urhoghide
Osaze Urhoghide Defender
7.57
18
Shaq Moore
Shaq Moore (C) Defender
7.07
32
Nolan Norris
Nolan Norris Defender
7.57
8
Patrickson Delgado
Patrickson Delgado Midfielder
7.03
10
Santiago Moreno
Santiago Moreno
Attacker66'
6.87
12
Christian Cappis
Christian Cappis Midfielder
6.75
33
Clay Holstad
Clay Holstad
Midfielder79'
6.6
14
Herman Johansson
Herman Johansson Midfielder
7.1
25
Sebastien Ibeagha
Sebastien Ibeagha
Defender79'
6.45
55
Kaick
Kaick Midfielder
6.7
77
Bernard Kamungo
Bernard Kamungo Midfielder
6.96
9
Petar Musa
Petar Musa Attacker
7.01
23
Logan Farrington
Logan Farrington Attacker
6.41
11
Anderson Julio
Anderson Julio
Attacker66'
6.36

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Troy Elgersma → Elijah Wynder
6th Substitution
90+3'
Event
Isaiah Parente → Lucas Sanabria
7th Substitution
90+3'
Event
John Nelson
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
86'
79'
Event
Clay Holstad → Christian Cappis
4th Substitution
79'
Event
Sebastien Ibeagha → Herman Johansson
5th Substitution
Event
Kyogo Furuhashi → Robert Taylor
3rd Substitution
67'
66'
Event
Anderson Julio → Logan Farrington
1st Substitution
66'
Event
Santiago Moreno → Patrickson Delgado
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Nolan Norris
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Jakob Glesnes
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
53'
1ST-HALF
35'
Event
Kaick
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
31'
Event
Christian Cappis
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
4'
Event
Patrickson Delgado
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
John Nelson takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-0.
90
Attempt Attempt
John Nelson takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Update Update
Troy Elgersma comes on for Elijah Wynder.
90
Update Update
Isaiah Parente comes on for Lucas Agustin Sanabria Magole.
90
Attempt Attempt
Joseph Paintsil takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Kyogo Furuhashi takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Jakob Glesnes takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
John Nelson receives a yellow card.
80
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
80
Attempt Attempt
Marco Reus takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
On comes Clay Holstad, and Christian Cappis makes way.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Kyogo Furuhashi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Attempt Attempt
John Nelson takes a left-footed shot but misses.
67
Attempt Attempt
Kyogo Furuhashi takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
67
Update Update
Kyogo Furuhashi comes on for Robert Taylor.
67
Update Update
Offside.
66
Update Update
Santiago Moreno comes on for Patrickson Delgado.
66
Update Update
Anderson Andres Julio Santos is on, and Logan Farrington is off.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nolan Norris receives a yellow card.
60
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown.
58
Attempt Attempt
Marco Reus takes a left-footed shot but misses.
57
Attempt Attempt
Joseph Paintsil takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
57
Update Update
Offside.
57
Attempt Attempt
Bernard Kamungo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Patrickson Delgado with his right foot, but it's saved.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jakob Glesnes receives a yellow card.
50
Attempt Attempt
Elijah Wynder takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot taken with a right-footed effort, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot taken, but the right-footed attempt is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Logan Farrington takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Osaze Urhoghide takes a left-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Nolan Norris takes a header shot but misses.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Harbor Miller takes a right-footed shot but misses.
38
Attempt Attempt
Marco Reus takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
John Nelson takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Robert Taylor takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
36
Attempt Attempt
Marco Reus takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
32
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Petar Musa Head Shot Missed
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Christian Cappis receives a yellow card.
29
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa attempts a header but misses the shot.
28
Attempt Attempt
Osaze Urhoghide takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Attempt Attempt
Logan Farrington takes a shot with his head but misses.
26
Update Update
Offside.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Jakob Glesnes takes a right-footed shot but misses.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Attempt Attempt
Herman Johansson takes a left-footed shot but misses.
4
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Patrickson Delgado.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Fotis Bazakos.

CONCLUSION

In summary, the 0-0 result between LA Galaxy and Dallas highlighted a match where chance creation did not translate into goals. The visitors held a clear edge in expected goals yet could not find the net, underscoring the fine margins in such contests. Possession stats showed a slight home advantage that did not yield offensive breakthroughs. With no red cards influencing proceedings, the game proceeded without major disruptions to team structures. The alignment between actual outcome and underlying metrics suggests both teams performed in a manner consistent with pre-match projections. This draw leaves both sides reflecting on missed opportunities while demonstrating defensive solidity. Future fixtures may see adjustments in approach to better convert expected goals into points on the board.