Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
Los Angeles FC has been in significantly better form in their last five matches, earning an impressive 2.6 points per game and scoring 16 goals, while conceding only 4. Their record of four wins and one draw in the last five matches contrasts with the unstable form of Houston Dynamo, who have earned only 1.4 points per game and conceded as many as 8 goals in that period. Houston does have a 100% home record this season, but this is based on just one match, which represents too small a statistical sample. The lack of detailed away data for LAFC this season is a certain limitation, but their overall form, goal difference, and offensive efficiency suggest a victory for them. I expect Los Angeles FC to capitalize on their advantage and secure all three points on the road.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Houston Dynamo played Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Houston Dynamo: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Los Angeles FC: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Houston Dynamo scores 2.00 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Los Angeles FC scores 3.00 and concedes 0.00. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Houston Dynamo 100%, Los Angeles FC 0%. Over 2.5: Houston Dynamo 100%, Los Angeles FC 100%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles FC has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.07. Houston Dynamo: 10.0 shots per match, Los Angeles FC: 15.0.
Match halves
Houston Dynamo: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 2.00. Los Angeles FC: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 2.00.
Goals by minute
Houston Dynamo: 61-75 (1 goals). Los Angeles FC: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 52%.
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
Los Angeles FC has been in significantly better form in their last five matches, earning an impressive 2.6 points per game and scoring 16 goals, while conceding only 4. Their record of four wins and one draw in the last five matches contrasts with the unstable form of Houston Dynamo, who have earned only 1.4 points per game and conceded as many as 8 goals in that period. Houston does have a 100% home record this season, but this is based on just one match, which represents too small a statistical sample. The lack of detailed away data for LAFC this season is a certain limitation, but their overall form, goal difference, and offensive efficiency suggest a victory for them. I expect Los Angeles FC to capitalize on their advantage and secure all three points on the road.
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
| Houston Dynamo | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.50 |
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.
Los Angeles FC is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 3 goals / match - Los Angeles FC
Houston Dynamo scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 matches).
Los Angeles FC scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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
Over / Under - Los Angeles FC
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). 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
Los Angeles FC
* 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
| Houston Dynamo | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 43% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 52% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 95% | ▲ 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
Substitutes
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 Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC?
The MLS match finished Houston Dynamo 0:2 Los Angeles FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC?
Houston Dynamo score 2.00 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 3.00. The MLS average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Houston Dynamo's matches and 0% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC?
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.