FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo: match statistics
FC Dallas displays solid home form with a record of 1 win and 2 draws in three home matches, a positive goal difference (+1), and a high average of 3.67 goals per game. Houston Dynamo holds a better overall record (2-0-1), but the significant lack of statistical data regarding their away matches makes it very difficult to assess their away form. Dallas is efficient in attack (averaging 2 goals per game at home) with a conversion rate of 17%, although their ball possession is only 42%. The form of both teams over the last 5 matches is even (Dallas 1.2 PPG, Houston 1.4 PPG), with Houston showing inconsistency with a L-D-W-L-W run of results. Considering the home advantage for Dallas playing in front of their own fans, but the lack of key away data for Houston and the balanced level of both teams, the most likely scenario is a draw or a narrow advantage for FC Dallas.
FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FC Dallas played Houston Dynamo in MLS (United States). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Current form
FC Dallas: 1-2-1, 1.25 points/match. Houston Dynamo: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
FC Dallas scores 1.50 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Houston Dynamo scores 1.67 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.95 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FC Dallas 50%, Houston Dynamo 67%. Over 2.5: FC Dallas 50%, Houston Dynamo 67%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Houston Dynamo has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.35. FC Dallas: 12.5 shots per match, Houston Dynamo: 13.7.
Match halves
FC Dallas: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. Houston Dynamo: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.67.
Goals by minute
FC Dallas: 31-45+ (2 goals). Houston Dynamo: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.95 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
FC Dallas displays solid home form with a record of 1 win and 2 draws in three home matches, a positive goal difference (+1), and a high average of 3.67 goals per game. Houston Dynamo holds a better overall record (2-0-1), but the significant lack of statistical data regarding their away matches makes it very difficult to assess their away form. Dallas is efficient in attack (averaging 2 goals per game at home) with a conversion rate of 17%, although their ball possession is only 42%. The form of both teams over the last 5 matches is even (Dallas 1.2 PPG, Houston 1.4 PPG), with Houston showing inconsistency with a L-D-W-L-W run of results. Considering the home advantage for Dallas playing in front of their own fans, but the lack of key away data for Houston and the balanced level of both teams, the most likely scenario is a draw or a narrow advantage for FC Dallas.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| FC Dallas | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Houston Dynamo is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.25 pts / match - FC Dallas · 2 pts / match - Houston Dynamo
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 is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - FC Dallas · 1.67 goals / match - Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - FC Dallas · 1.67 goals / match - Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Houston Dynamo scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while FC Dallas keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - FC Dallas
Over / Under - Houston Dynamo
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.
FC Dallas is 279% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - FC Dallas · 0.33 pts / match - Houston Dynamo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Dallas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo
* 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
| FC Dallas | Liga | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Away 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.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo?
The MLS match finished FC Dallas 4:3 Houston Dynamo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo?
FC Dallas score 1.50 goals per game on average and Houston Dynamo 1.67. The MLS average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 50% of FC Dallas's matches and 67% of Houston Dynamo's.
What form are FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo in?
Over the last 5 games FC Dallas have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and Houston Dynamo 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo?
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.