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Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas Prediction

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Published: 16 Oct 2026Updated: 18 Oct 2026, 02:45

Match preview

Houston Dynamo host FC Dallas on 18 October 2026 at 03:30 in an MLS fixture between two Texas rivals with sharply different recent trajectories. Dallas arrive in strong form, winning six of their last ten matches, while Houston have managed just two wins in the same span and sit vulnerable at home with a goals-against average of 1.31 per game. The prediction is a 1-1 draw, reflecting Dallas's attacking potency and Houston's defensive fragility.

Form and H2H

Dallas dominate the head-to-head record, winning five of the last six meetings between these sides. Houston's last victory came in 2014. In their last ten outings, Dallas average 1.90 goals for and 1.89 against, showing consistent attacking output. Houston score just 1.10 per game at home and concede 1.31, a gap that invites pressure. Dallas have won six of ten away matches this season, suggesting they will create chances in this fixture.

Best Bet

A 1-1 correct score reflects the balance of this match: Dallas's superior form and attacking record against Houston's leaky defence, offset by Houston's need to compete at home. Both teams have scored in recent meetings, and the prediction assumes each side finds the net once. No partner prices are currently available for this market.

Odds to Watch

Both Teams to Score carries value given Dallas's attacking consistency and Houston's defensive vulnerabilities. Over 1.5 Goals is the most likely outcome, as Dallas average nearly two goals per away game and Houston concede regularly. Under 2.5 Goals also merits consideration if either side's defence tightens. No partner prices are currently available for these markets.

Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas Odds

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bet
	2.3	3.5	3	Place a bet
	2.32	3.54	3.03	Place a bet
	2.02	3.54	3.44	Place a bet
	2.25	3.37	2.95	Place a bet
	2.04	3.67	3.57	Place a bet
Best odds	2.32	3.67	3.57
Average	2.19	3.52	3.20
Lowest odds	2.02	3.37	2.95

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1X2 prediction for Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas

Date and time 18 October 2026 at 01:30

1X223

BTTSYes50%

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Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Houston DynamoLast matchesFC Dallas

100%Over 0.5 goals80%

80%Over 1.5 goals40%

60%Over 2.5 goals40%

60%Over 3.5 goals20%

60%BTTS40%

60%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Houston Dynamo — FC Dallas

In the last 8 meetings, FC Dallas hold the edge — 2 wins for Houston Dynamo, 3 for FC Dallas, 3 draws.

25% W — 238% D — 338% W — 3

FC Dallas4:3Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer · 22 Mar 2026
FC Dallas1:2Houston Dynamo
Friendlies Clubs · 11 Feb 2026
FC Dallas0:2Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer · 18 May 2025
Houston Dynamo1:2FC Dallas
Major League Soccer · 23 Feb 2025
FC Dallas2:2Houston Dynamo
Friendlies Clubs · 07 Feb 2025
Houston Dynamo1:1FC Dallas
Major League Soccer · 19 May 2024
FC Dallas2:0Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer · 28 Apr 2024
Houston Dynamo0:0FC Dallas
Major League Soccer · 01 Oct 2023

88%Over 0.588%

88%Over 1.588%

50%Over 2.550%

63%BTTS63%

75%Houston Dynamo over 0.575%

Betting profits Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Houston Dynamo

Market	Outcome	P/L	Wins	Games
Match Winner	Win	+0.92	6	15
Match Winner	Draw	+7.96	6	15
Match Winner	Lose	-5.39	3	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 1.5	-2.76	10	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 1.5	+9.07	5	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 2.5	-4.59	6	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 2.5	+5.61	9	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 3	-5.66	6	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 3	+4.22	12	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 3.5	-7.02	3	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 3.5	+2.92	12	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 4.5	-10.27	1	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 4.5	+1.73	14	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 2	+1.20	4	4
Goals Over/Under	Under 2	-3.00	1	4

FC Dallas

Market	Outcome	P/L	Wins	Games
Match Winner	Win	+9.45	9	15
Match Winner	Draw	-3.17	3	15
Match Winner	Lose	-9.91	3	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 1.5	-3.40	10	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 1.5	+10.69	5	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 2.5	-1.33	9	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 2.5	-0.43	6	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 3	-1.41	9	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 3	-0.40	9	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 3.5	-1.64	6	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 3.5	-0.50	9	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 4.5	+4.63	5	15
Goals Over/Under	Under 4.5	-2.42	10	15
Goals Over/Under	Over 4	-1.00	1	2
Goals Over/Under	Under 4	+0.53	2	2
Goals Over/Under	Over 2	-1.00	0	1
Goals Over/Under	Under 2	+1.98	1	1

Match statistics

5757%Possession %43%43

1.3835%Expected goals65%2.52

1142%Total shots58%15

333%Shots on target67%6

457%Shots off target43%3

240%Big chances60%3

550%Corners50%5

1339%Fouls61%20

583%Yellow cards17%1

00%Red cards100%1

52857%Passes43%395

45759%Accurate passes41%322

583%Saves17%1

267%Offsides33%1

Key events

12'
Goal C. Cappis
FC Dallas
27'
Yellow card A. Resch
Houston Dynamo
27'
Yellow card F. Negri
Houston Dynamo
28'
Yellow card F. Negri
Houston Dynamo
29'
Missed Penalty P. Musa
FC Dallas
49'
Goal H. Herrera
Houston Dynamo
59'
Yellow card S. Ibeagha
FC Dallas
60'
Yellow card D. Samassékou
Houston Dynamo
61'
Substitution P. Delgado (→ J. Valiente)
FC Dallas
61'
Substitution D. Job (→ S. Moreno)
FC Dallas
61'
Substitution D. Samassékou (→ A. Ibrahim)
Houston Dynamo
69'
Goal cancelled H. Johansson
FC Dallas
72'
Substitution L. Foster (→ D. McGuire)
Houston Dynamo
79'
Substitution H. Johansson (→ R. Binyamin)
FC Dallas
87'
Substitution L. Ennali (→ D. Holmes)
Houston Dynamo
88'
Substitution Guilherme (→ N. Markanich)
Houston Dynamo
89'
Substitution B. Kamungo (→ Samuel Sarver)
FC Dallas
90'
Yellow card Lucas Halter
Houston Dynamo
90+4'
Penalty M. Bogusz
Houston Dynamo
90+8'
Yellow card M. Bogusz
Houston Dynamo
90+11'
Penalty P. Musa
FC Dallas
90+13'
Red card Samuel Sarver
FC Dallas

Last matches Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo have not won in the last 5 matches (3 draws, 2 losses).

0% W — 060% D — 340% L — 2

San Diego3:3Houston Dynamo
DMajor League Soccer · 15 Oct 2026
Minnesota United FC2:2Houston Dynamo
DMajor League Soccer · 11 Oct 2026
Houston Dynamo0:2Sporting Kansas City
LMajor League Soccer · 27 Sept 2026
Houston Dynamo2:2FC Cincinnati
DMajor League Soccer · 20 Sept 2026
San Jose Earthquakes1:0Houston Dynamo
LMajor League Soccer · 13 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches: 5
Wins: 0
Draws: 3
Losses: 2
Goals / game: 1.4
Over 1.5: 80%
Over 2.5: 60%
BTTS: 60%

Last matches FC Dallas

FC Dallas are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.2 goals per game.

60% W — 320% D — 120% L — 1

FC Dallas1:0Seattle Sounders
WMajor League Soccer · 15 Oct 2026
Charlotte3:2FC Dallas
LMajor League Soccer · 11 Oct 2026
FC Dallas1:0Los Angeles FC
WMajor League Soccer · 27 Sept 2026
FC Dallas0:0Austin
DMajor League Soccer · 20 Sept 2026
FC Dallas2:1Portland Timbers
WMajor League Soccer · 13 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches: 5
Wins: 3
Draws: 1
Losses: 1
Goals / game: 1.2
Over 1.5: 40%
Over 2.5: 40%
BTTS: 40%

Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	G	Diff	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	29	15	7	7	61-30	31	52
2	St. Louis City	29	14	9	6	54-38	16	51
3	FC Dallas	29	14	8	7	53-45	8	50
4	San Jose Earthquakes	29	13	8	8	51-41	10	47
5	Houston Dynamo	29	13	7	9	39-37	2	46
6	Los Angeles FC	30	12	9	9	47-32	15	45
7	Seattle Sounders	29	11	8	10	38-36	2	41
8	Los Angeles Galaxy	30	10	9	11	41-50	-9	39
9	Colorado Rapids	29	11	5	13	41-41	0	38
10	Portland Timbers	29	9	6	14	51-56	-5	33
11	Real Salt Lake	29	9	6	14	42-47	-5	33
12	San Diego	29	8	9	12	51-54	-3	33
13	Minnesota United FC	29	7	10	12	44-53	-9	31
14	Austin	29	7	10	12	37-54	-17	31
15	Sporting Kansas City	29	6	4	19	35-72	-37	22
1	Nashville SC	29	20	6	3	63-22	41	66
2	Inter Miami	29	14	10	5	70-50	20	52
3	New England Revolution	29	15	4	10	48-41	7	49
4	Chicago Fire	29	14	6	9	52-43	9	48
5	Charlotte	29	13	7	9	51-43	8	46
6	Philadelphia Union	29	13	6	10	59-46	13	45
7	Orlando City SC	29	11	5	13	54-69	-15	38
8	New York Red Bulls	29	10	6	13	39-54	-15	36
9	FC Cincinnati	28	9	9	10	60-68	-8	36
10	New York City FC	29	8	9	12	42-40	2	33
11	Toronto FC	29	7	12	10	44-55	-11	33
12	DC United	28	7	12	9	36-47	-11	33
13	Columbus Crew	29	9	5	15	44-47	-3	32
14	Atlanta United FC	29	8	6	15	36-48	-12	30
15	CF Montreal	29	6	6	17	35-59	-24	24