FC Dallas vs New York City FC: Predictions, tips & betting odds

FC Dallas hope to end their five-match winless streak in the MLS in the early hours of Thursday morning when they welcome New York City FC to the Toyota Stadium.

The Texans were extremely close to claiming three points at the weekend but conceded in the 101st minute of their derby with Houston Dynamo to draw 2-2.

NYCFC meanwhile ended their four-game wait for a victory on Saturday by beating New England Revolution 4-2 and the side from New York have been in impressive scoring form.

FC Dallas vs New York City FC latest odds

Nick Cushing's men have only won two of their seven games on the road this term and are outsiders to claim a win in Texas.

The visitors are priced at 9/5 (2.80) with bet365 while the hosts can be backed at 13/10 (2.30) to record their sixth home win of the campaign, with the draw offered at 13/5 (3.60).

FC Dallas vs New York City FC first goal scorer

Taty Castellanos is the top scorer in MLS this season with 12 strikes and the Argentine continued his strong scoring run at the weekend netting a brace in the win over New England.

The 23-year-old is the favourite to break the deadlock offered at 4/1 (5.00), although FC Dallas boast an in-form striker of their own.

Jesus Ferreria is just behind Castellanos in the scoring charts having netted 11 times this term and the USMNT forward can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) ahead of teammate Franco Jara at 5/1 (6.00).

FC Dallas vs New York City FC preview

NYCFC are the top-scoring side in the Eastern Conference having with 37 goals in 18 games this season and their form in the final third shows no sign of relenting.

Cushing's men are on a nine-match scoring run and have scored three goals or more in a third of their league encounters, including putting four past both New England Revolution and FC Cincinnati in the last two weeks.

Dallas meanwhile have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 10 competitive fixtures and there should be plenty of interest in backing the visitors to get among the goals.

FC Dallas vs New York City FC tips and predictions

New York are offered at 6/5 (2.20) to score over 1.5 goals which looks like a tempting option given that Dallas have conceded two or more in six of their last eight matches.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

New York City FC to score over 1.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) for a 2pt stake with bet365