FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo: match statistics
FC Dallas displays solid home form with a record of 1 win and 2 draws in three home matches, a positive goal difference (+1), and a high average of 3.67 goals per game. Houston Dynamo holds a better overall record (2-0-1), but the significant lack of statistical data regarding their away matches makes it very difficult to assess their away form. Dallas is efficient in attack (averaging 2 goals per game at home) with a conversion rate of 17%, although their ball possession is only 42%. The form of both teams over the last 5 matches is even (Dallas 1.2 PPG, Houston 1.4 PPG), with Houston showing inconsistency with a L-D-W-L-W run of results. Considering the home advantage for Dallas playing in front of their own fans, but the lack of key away data for Houston and the balanced level of both teams, the most likely scenario is a draw or a narrow advantage for FC Dallas.
FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Dallas played against Houston Dynamo in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Recent form
FC Dallas has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.25 points per game. Houston Dynamo has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Dallas scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. Houston Dynamo scores 1.67 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of FC Dallas's games and 67% of Houston Dynamo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Houston Dynamo has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.35 per game. FC Dallas takes 12.5 shots per game, while Houston Dynamo takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Dallas leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Houston Dynamo leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Dallas's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Houston Dynamo, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Dallas displays solid home form with a record of 1 win and 2 draws in three home matches, a positive goal difference (+1), and a high average of 3.67 goals per game. Houston Dynamo holds a better overall record (2-0-1), but the significant lack of statistical data regarding their away matches makes it very difficult to assess their away form. Dallas is efficient in attack (averaging 2 goals per game at home) with a conversion rate of 17%, although their ball possession is only 42%. The form of both teams over the last 5 matches is even (Dallas 1.2 PPG, Houston 1.4 PPG), with Houston showing inconsistency with a L-D-W-L-W run of results. Considering the home advantage for Dallas playing in front of their own fans, but the lack of key away data for Houston and the balanced level of both teams, the most likely scenario is a draw or a narrow advantage for FC Dallas.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FC Dallas | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Houston Dynamo is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.25 pts / game - FC Dallas · 2 pts / game - Houston Dynamo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Houston Dynamo is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - FC Dallas · 1.67 goals / game - Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - FC Dallas · 1.67 goals / game - Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Houston Dynamo scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while FC Dallas keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Dallas
Over / Under - Houston Dynamo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Dallas is 279% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - FC Dallas · 0.33 pts / game - Houston Dynamo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Dallas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| FC Dallas | Liga | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo?
The MLS match finished FC Dallas 4:3 Houston Dynamo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo?
FC Dallas score 1.50 goals per game on average and Houston Dynamo 1.67. The MLS average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 50% of FC Dallas's matches and 67% of Houston Dynamo's.
What form are FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo in?
Over the last 5 games FC Dallas have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and Houston Dynamo 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.