MLSSun 18 Oct, 03:30 EATShell Energy Stadium

Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas prediction

Houston Dynamo FCHome35%to win
1.27 : 1.32expected goalsDraw 28%
FC DallasAway37%to win
Shujaa safe tipUnder 3.5 goals1.33

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip75%
Under 3.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.332 units
Bold tip13%
Correct score 1-1Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 7.501 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas is FC Dallas to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.33.

Houston recent form-1%Dallas recent form+6%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Houston Dynamo FCLDLWD
  • Lv Sporting Kansas City0-2
  • Dv FC Cincinnati2-2
  • Lat San Jose Earthquakes0-1
  • Wv Real Salt Lake2-1
  • Dat Charlotte FC0-0
FC DallasWDWWW
  • Wv LAFC1-0
  • Dv Austin FC0-0
  • Wv Portland Timbers2-1
  • Wat Minnesota United FC2-1
  • Wv Sporting Kansas City4-3

In numbers, Houston red and Dallas green

1.8Points per game1.8
1.1Goals scored per game1.8
0.8Goals conceded per game1.6
50%Clean sheets20%

Last meetings

  • FC Dallas4-3Houston Dynamo FC

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
HoustonDallas
20Games played20
10Wins10
5Draws5
5Losses5
23Goals scored35
16Goals conceded32
1.1Scored per game1.8
0.8Conceded per game1.6
6W 3D 1LHome record4W 2D 2L
4W 2D 4LAway record6W 3D 3L
50%Clean sheets20%
30%Both teams scored65%
30%Over 2.5 goals70%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
5. Houston Dynamo FC271359+2441.63
3. FC Dallas271386+8471.74

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Key players

Top of each side this season
Houston Dynamo FC
  • Guilherme Augusto
    Guilherme AugustoTop scorer · F
    14 goals
  • Guilherme Augusto
    Guilherme AugustoMost assists · F
    8 assists
  • Jonathan Bond
    Jonathan BondKeeper · G
    67 saves
FC Dallas
  • Petar Musa
    Petar MusaTop scorer · F
    18 goals
  • Joaquín Valiente
    Joaquín ValienteMost assists · M
    12 assists
  • Jonathan Sirois
    Jonathan SiroisKeeper · G
    47 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals74%1.36
Over 2.5 goals48%2.09
Over 3.5 goals26%3.83
Both teams to score53%1.87
Houston or draw63%1.59
Dallas or draw65%1.53
Houston win and over 2.520%5.00
Dallas win and over 2.521%4.65

Most likely scores

1-113.3%
0-19.2%
1-08.8%
1-28.3%
0-08.3%

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Where to bet on Houston v Dallas

Our top pick is Under 3.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas: FC Dallas shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Houston Dynamo FC 35%, the draw 28% and FC Dallas 37%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Houston Dynamo FC took 5 points from their last 5 games and FC Dallas took 13 from 5. FC Dallas come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Houston Dynamo FC won 6 of their last 10 games at home. FC Dallas won 6 of their last 12 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Houston Dynamo FC score 1.1 goals a game and let in 0.8. FC Dallas score 1.8 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 of Houston Dynamo FC games and 14 of FC Dallas games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, Houston Dynamo FC won 0 and FC Dallas won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended FC Dallas 4, Houston Dynamo FC 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 75% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Houston Dynamo FC form

Houston Dynamo FC have 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 16 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, L, W, D, newest first.

FC Dallas form

FC Dallas have 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 32 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read W, D, W, W, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. Houston Dynamo FC won 0, FC Dallas won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished FC Dallas 4, Houston Dynamo FC 3.

Our call

We expect Houston Dynamo FC to score about 1.3 goals and FC Dallas about 1.3. That points to FC Dallas to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.33. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 7.50.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas?

Our prediction for Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas is FC Dallas to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.33.

What is the score prediction for Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 0-1 and 1-0. We expect Houston Dynamo FC to score 1.3 goals and FC Dallas 1.3.

Will both teams score in Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas?

Both teams to score has a 53% chance. Both sides scored in 6 of Houston Dynamo FC last 20 games and 13 of FC Dallas last 20.

How are Houston Dynamo FC playing?

Houston Dynamo FC have 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 16 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, L, W, D, newest first.

How are FC Dallas playing?

FC Dallas have 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 32 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read W, D, W, W, W, newest first.

What happened when Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas last met?

It ended FC Dallas 4, Houston Dynamo FC 3. In the last 1 meeting Houston Dynamo FC won 0 and FC Dallas won 1.

What is the best bet for Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas?

Under 3.5 goals at 1.33, with a 75% chance.

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