United States - MLSData current as of September 06, 2026

Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire: match statistics

Houston Dynamo crest
Houston Dynamo
2 : 1half-time 0:1
Chicago Fire crest
Chicago Fire
135%(2.38)
X35%(3.65)
230%(2.93)

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 played against Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

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

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.

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

43Possession (%)57
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10Shots6
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4Shots on target3
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1.07xG0.91
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3Corners5
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21Dangerous attacks42
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11Fouls20
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3Cards2
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Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Houston DynamoYellow cardDuane Holmes
  2. Chicago FireYellow cardJoel Waterman
  3. Chicago FireGoalHugo Jean-Marc Cuypers
  4. Houston DynamoYellow cardLucas Halter
  5. Houston DynamoSubstitutionOn: Ondřej LingrOff: Duane Holmes
  6. Chicago FireYellow cardChristopher Mueller
  7. Houston DynamoYellow cardErik Sviatchenko
  8. Houston DynamoSubstitutionOn: Nicholas MarkanichOff: Lawrence Ennali

Referee and managers

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Referee context

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Filip DujicMatches officiated: 8
4.88Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 250%Home wins38%Draws13%Away wins

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.

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