Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas: match statistics
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Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Houston Dynamo plays FC Dallas in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 18, 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 Dallas has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Houston Dynamo scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.21. FC Dallas scores 1.86 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Houston Dynamo's games and 64% of FC Dallas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 68%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Houston Dynamo has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.39 per game. Houston Dynamo takes 13.3 shots per game, while FC Dallas takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Houston Dynamo leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. FC Dallas leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Houston Dynamo's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For FC Dallas, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 7.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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 Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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.
FC Dallas is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Houston Dynamo · 2 pts / game - FC Dallas
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 Dallas is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Houston Dynamo · 1.86 goals / game - FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Houston Dynamo · 1.61 goals / game - FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 games), while FC Dallas keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 games).
FC Dallas scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 games), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 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 Dallas
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Houston Dynamo · 1.54 pts / game - FC Dallas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 46%. 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 Dallas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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 Dallas
* 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 Dallas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 3.26 | ▲ 3.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 64% | • 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 64% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 20% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 82% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Houston Dynamo's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against FC Dallas. Games average 7.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas play?
Houston Dynamo face FC Dallas on October 18, 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 Dallas?
Houston Dynamo score 1.29 goals per game on average and FC Dallas 1.86. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Houston Dynamo's matches and 64% of FC Dallas's.
What form are Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and FC Dallas 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas?
The statistical background for Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas — 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.