Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati: match statistics
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Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Houston Dynamo plays FC Cincinnati in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Shell Energy Stadium.
Recent form
Houston Dynamo has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. FC Cincinnati has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Houston Dynamo scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 1.12. FC Cincinnati scores 2.17 and allows 2.46. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Houston Dynamo's games and 75% of FC Cincinnati's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 71%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Cincinnati has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.45 per game. Houston Dynamo takes 13.1 shots per game, while FC Cincinnati takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Houston Dynamo leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. FC Cincinnati leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Houston Dynamo's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For FC Cincinnati, it is minutes 76-90+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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.
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.
FC Cincinnati is 70% better for: goals scored per game.
1.28 goals / game - Houston Dynamo · 2.17 goals / game - FC Cincinnati
Houston Dynamo is 120% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Houston Dynamo · 2.46 goals / game - FC Cincinnati
Houston Dynamo scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 games), while FC Cincinnati keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 games).
FC Cincinnati scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 games), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 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
Over / Under - FC Cincinnati
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 is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Houston Dynamo · 1.17 pts / game - FC Cincinnati
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Cincinnati - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 Cincinnati
* 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
| Houston Dynamo | Liga | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.40 | 3.20 | ▲ 4.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 63% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 62% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 21% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 81% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati play?
Houston Dynamo face FC Cincinnati on September 20, 2026 in MLS at Shell Energy Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
Houston Dynamo score 1.28 goals per game on average and FC Cincinnati 2.17. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Houston Dynamo's matches and 75% of FC Cincinnati's.
What form are Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and FC Cincinnati 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
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.