Match Prediction
Match Prediction
USA
Dallas
€35.28m
New York City
€39.08m
Preview
If you’re looking for a down-to-earth Dallas vs New York City prediction, you’ve come to the right place. On July 26, 2025, at 01:30 GMT, FC Dallas welcomes New York City FC to Toyota Stadium for a Major League Soccer matchup that promises goals, drama, and maybe a few surprises. We’ll break down the latest team news, tactics, head to head stats, and betting odds, before diving into our expert predictions for this much-anticipated meeting.
Let’s start with the basics: New York City FC and FC Dallas haven’t exactly been best friends on the pitch. In fact, Dallas fans might want to look away when it comes to recent head to head results. Since September 2015, New York City has been unbeaten in their last seven MLS meetings with Dallas. Out of eight matches since 2015, NYCFC has taken three wins, Dallas just one, and four have ended all square.
The 2025 season is a fresh start for Dallas under new head coach Eric Quill. He’s brought in a revamped staff and a bold, risk-taking attacking style. The front office was busy too, with 2023 MLS MVP Luciano “Lucho” Acosta arriving to add some magic, alongside experienced heads like Lalas Abubakar and Ramiro Benetti. However, the departures of Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola (both to Seattle) and Alan Velasco (to Boca Juniors) mean the squad has a new look.
NYCFC also has a new man at the helm in Pascal Jansen, who’s all about aggressive, entertaining football. He’s focused on accountability and mental strength, aiming to build a team that’s tough to break down and quick to attack. The squad has seen some changes, with options exercised on key players like Thiago Andrade and Luis Barraza, keeping the core intact.
The betting odds for this match are tight, reflecting the unpredictable nature of these two sides. Here’s how things stand:
With both teams favoring attacking football and a history of open games, the over 2.5 total goals market is attracting a lot of attention.
Now, let’s get to the heart of our Dallas vs New York City prediction. Our AI system gives the over 2.5 total goals bet a confidence of 5.1 out of 10, with odds at 1.65. That’s a gentle nudge towards expecting at least three goals in this one—hardly a shock given both teams’ attacking intent and recent defensive issues.
In plain English: our AI expects New York City to control the ball, edge the shot count, and just about sneak the win. Dallas’s home struggles and injury list don’t help their cause, but with both teams’ attacking setups, goals look likely.
So, for those looking for a Dallas vs New York City prediction with a bit of logic and a dash of football fan intuition, we’re backing goals and a narrow NYCFC victory. Of course, football has a habit of making fools of us all—so enjoy the game, and may your bets be as lucky as a last-minute winner!
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O2.5 -154
At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1542 170
New York City is expected to win with odds of 170Over 2.5 -154
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -189
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -137
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:2
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 New Y |
23-Apr-23
3:1
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| FC Dallas |
14-Jul-22
0:1
| New Y |
| New Y |
15-Sep-21
3:3
| FC Dallas |
| FC Dallas |
22-Sep-19
1:1
| New Y |
| New Y |
29-Apr-18
3:1
| FC Dallas |
| FC Dallas |
15-May-17
1:1
| New Y |
| New Y |
18-Sep-16
2:2
| FC Dallas |
| FC Dallas |
13-Sep-15
2:1
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