Houston Dynamo FC II vs LA Galaxy II: match statistics
Houston Dynamo FC II vs LA Galaxy II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Houston Dynamo FC II played against LA Galaxy II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on August 14, 2026. Venue: Aviva Stadium. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Houston Dynamo FC II has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. LA Galaxy II has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Houston Dynamo FC II scores 2.25 goals per game and allows 0.95. LA Galaxy II scores 2.05 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Houston Dynamo FC II's games and 67% of LA Galaxy II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 62%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Houston Dynamo FC II has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.63 per game. Houston Dynamo FC II takes 14.3 shots per game, while LA Galaxy II takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Houston Dynamo FC II leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.15 goals per game after halftime. LA Galaxy II leads at halftime in 48% and scores 1.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Houston Dynamo FC II's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). For LA Galaxy II, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
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
Houston Dynamo FC II are extremely strong at home: they have won 89% of their matches, suffered no defeats on home soil, and average 2.78 goals per game. The hosts concede just 0.33 goals per match at home and keep a clean sheet in 67% of games, while LA Galaxy II allow opponents an average of 1.56 goals away from home. Houston’s advantage is also evident in the quality of chances created: their average xG stands at 1.75 compared with the visitors’ 1.46, while Houston’s opponents record an xG of 1.09 against the 1.74 that LA Galaxy II allow. The visitors are enjoying a strong run, having won 4 of their last 5 matches and scored 16 goals in that span, but they win only 22% of away games and fail to score in 22% of them. Houston’s defensive solidity at home and significantly superior goal difference in these conditions point to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes is strongly supported by both teams’ profiles: Houston records this outcome in 75% of matches, while LA Galaxy II does so in 56%, compared with the league average of 61%. Over the last five games, these figures have risen to 80% for the hosts and 60% for the visitors, with Houston averaging 2.0 goals and LA Galaxy II as many as 3.2. The visitors have solid grounds for scoring, as the hosts allow opponents an average xG of 1.74, while the away side has recently been creating 1.71 xG. Houston should also find the net: at home, they average 2.5 goals per match and 6.17 shots on target, while LA Galaxy II concede an average of 1.56 goals. The risk to the BTTS - No outcome comes from the visitors’ 33% clean-sheet rate, but the advantage in current attacking form and the high BTTS figures support the Yes option.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Houston average 2.50 goals at home, while LA Galaxy II concede 1.56 goals away, which strongly supports a high-scoring output from the hosts. The visitors are in excellent scoring form, averaging 3.2 goals across their last five matches, compared with Houston’s 2.0 goals over the same period. Over 1.5 goals landed in 100% of Houston’s matches and 67% of LA Galaxy II’s, while both teams have recorded Over 2.5 goals in 80% of their last five appearances. Combined xG of 1.76 for the hosts and 1.46 for the visitors, together with the league average of 3.24 goals, points to a realistic scenario of at least two goals. Over 1.5 is the strongest selection, combining a very high hit rate with the attacking form of both teams.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Houston Dynamo FC II have a clear first-half advantage: they have led at the break in 58% of matches, averaging 1.00 goals scored and conceding only 0.42. LA Galaxy II score just 0.44 goals per match before half-time, and have failed to score in 67% of first halves, reinforcing the scenario of a home lead. Over the course of the season, Houston have won 67% of their matches, averaging 2.50 goals and 6.17 shots on target per game, compared with LA’s 22% win rate and 1.44 goals per match. The main risk to the pick is the visitors’ excellent recent form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches and averaged 2.00 goals after half-time during this period. However, Houston’s advantage from the outset and their significantly stronger season record still support the 1/1 HT/FT outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Houston Dynamo FC II | LA Galaxy II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.40 |
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.
LA Galaxy II is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Houston Dynamo FC II · 2.4 pts / game - LA Galaxy II
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 FC II is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
2.25 goals / game - Houston Dynamo FC II · 2.05 goals / game - LA Galaxy II
Houston Dynamo FC II is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Houston Dynamo FC II · 1.33 goals / game - LA Galaxy II
Houston Dynamo FC II scores in 100% of games (20 of 20 games), while LA Galaxy II keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 games).
LA Galaxy II scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 games), while Houston Dynamo FC II keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 games).
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 - Houston Dynamo FC II
Over / Under - LA Galaxy II
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.
Houston Dynamo FC II is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.05 pts / game - Houston Dynamo FC II · 1.71 pts / game - LA Galaxy II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo FC II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
LA Galaxy II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* 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 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Houston Dynamo FC II
LA Galaxy II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Houston Dynamo FC II | Liga | LA Galaxy II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.20 | 3.24 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 22% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Houston Dynamo FC II's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against LA Galaxy II. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Houston Dynamo FC II vs LA Galaxy II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Houston Dynamo FC II 0:2 LA Galaxy II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Houston Dynamo FC II and LA Galaxy II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Houston Dynamo FC II won 0, LA Galaxy II won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Houston Dynamo FC II vs LA Galaxy II?
Houston Dynamo FC II score 2.25 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy II 2.05. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Houston Dynamo FC II's matches and 67% of LA Galaxy II's.
What form are Houston Dynamo FC II and LA Galaxy II in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo FC II have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and LA Galaxy II 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo FC II vs LA Galaxy II?
The statistical background for Houston Dynamo FC II vs LA Galaxy II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.