Houston Dynamo FC II vs Los Angeles II: match statistics
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Houston Dynamo FC II vs Los Angeles II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Houston Dynamo FC II play Los Angeles II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 18 October 2026. Venue: Shell Energy Stadium.
Current form
Houston Dynamo FC II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Los Angeles II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Houston Dynamo FC II scores 1.89 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Los Angeles II scores 1.79 and concedes 1.71. League average: 3.34 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Houston Dynamo FC II 57%, Los Angeles II 75%. Over 2.5: Houston Dynamo FC II 61%, Los Angeles II 71%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles II has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.69. Houston Dynamo FC II: 14.4 shots per match, Los Angeles II: 14.6.
Match halves
Houston Dynamo FC II: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.96. Los Angeles II: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Houston Dynamo FC II: 16-30 (14 goals). Los Angeles II: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.34 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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 FC II | Los Angeles II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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.
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 FC II is 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.89 goals / match - Houston Dynamo FC II · 1.79 goals / match - Los Angeles II
Houston Dynamo FC II is 45% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Houston Dynamo FC II · 1.71 goals / match - Los Angeles II
Houston Dynamo FC II scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Los Angeles II keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 matches).
Los Angeles II scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Houston Dynamo FC II keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 FC II
Over / Under - Los Angeles II
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.
Houston Dynamo FC II is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.82 pts / match - Houston Dynamo FC II · 1.21 pts / match - Los Angeles II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo FC II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Los Angeles II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (14 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (14). 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
Houston Dynamo FC II
Los Angeles II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Houston Dynamo FC II | Liga | Los Angeles II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.07 | 3.34 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 63% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 61% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 20% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 85% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Houston Dynamo FC II 1 - 0 - 1 Los Angeles II. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Houston Dynamo FC II and Los Angeles II play?
Houston Dynamo FC II face Los Angeles II on 18 October 2026 in MLS Next Pro at Shell Energy Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Houston Dynamo FC II and Los Angeles II?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Houston Dynamo FC II won 1, Los Angeles II won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Houston Dynamo FC II vs Los Angeles II?
Houston Dynamo FC II score 1.89 goals per game on average and Los Angeles II 1.79. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Houston Dynamo FC II's matches and 75% of Los Angeles II's.
What form are Houston Dynamo FC II and Los Angeles II in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo FC II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Los Angeles II 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo FC II vs Los Angeles II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Houston Dynamo FC II vs Los Angeles II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.