Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire: match statistics
Analysis of the last five matches of both teams indicates balanced form, although Chicago Fire performs slightly better with 1.2 points per game compared to Houston Dynamo's 0.8. Houston has scored 5 goals and conceded 9 in the last five matches, winning only once with three losses and one draw. Chicago Fire has scored 9 goals and conceded 10 in the same period, recording one win, three draws, and one loss, which indicates greater stability. The lack of detailed home and away statistics makes a precise assessment difficult, but the visitors' form (three draws in the last five) and slightly better offensive efficiency suggest their ability to avoid defeat. Due to the balanced potential of both teams and Chicago's tendency to draw, the most likely outcome appears to be a share of the points, although Houston, as the host, retains chances for a victory.
Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Houston Dynamo play Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 02:30. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Houston Dynamo: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Chicago Fire: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Houston Dynamo scores 1.36 and concedes 1.64 goals per match. Chicago Fire scores 1.93 and concedes 1.14. League average: 3.29 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Houston Dynamo 43%, Chicago Fire 57%. Over 2.5: Houston Dynamo 43%, Chicago Fire 71%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Chicago Fire has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.46. Houston Dynamo: 13.1 shots per match, Chicago Fire: 14.9.
Match halves
Houston Dynamo: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.86. Chicago Fire: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.14.
Goals by minute
Houston Dynamo: 31-45+ (5 goals). Chicago Fire: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.29 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Analysis of the last five matches of both teams indicates balanced form, although Chicago Fire performs slightly better with 1.2 points per game compared to Houston Dynamo's 0.8. Houston has scored 5 goals and conceded 9 in the last five matches, winning only once with three losses and one draw. Chicago Fire has scored 9 goals and conceded 10 in the same period, recording one win, three draws, and one loss, which indicates greater stability. The lack of detailed home and away statistics makes a precise assessment difficult, but the visitors' form (three draws in the last five) and slightly better offensive efficiency suggest their ability to avoid defeat. Due to the balanced potential of both teams and Chicago's tendency to draw, the most likely outcome appears to be a share of the points, although Houston, as the host, retains chances for a victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Houston Dynamo | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Houston Dynamo is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.8 pts / match - Chicago Fire
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.
Chicago Fire is 42% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.93 goals / match - Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire is 44% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.64 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.14 goals / match - Chicago Fire
Houston Dynamo scores in 71% of matches (10 of 14 matches), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 matches).
Chicago Fire scores in 93% of matches (13 of 14 matches), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Houston Dynamo
Over / Under — Chicago Fire
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Chicago Fire is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.71 pts / match - Chicago Fire
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Houston Dynamo
Chicago Fire
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Houston Dynamo | Liga | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.29 | ▼ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 61% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 62% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 22% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 79% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
The MLS match finished Houston Dynamo 2:1 Chicago Fire. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
Houston Dynamo score 1.36 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.93. The MLS average is 3.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Houston Dynamo's matches and 57% of Chicago Fire's.
What form are Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Chicago Fire 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
The statistical background for Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire — 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.