United States - MLSData current as of 23 July 2026

Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics

125%(3.18)
X20%(3.73)
255%(2.04)

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 play Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The match date is 1 March 2026 at 02:30. Final score: 0:2.

Current form

Houston Dynamo: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Los Angeles FC: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Houston Dynamo scores 1.36 and concedes 1.64 goals per match. Los Angeles FC scores 1.69 and concedes 1.06. League average: 3.31 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Houston Dynamo 43%, Los Angeles FC 38%. Over 2.5: Houston Dynamo 43%, Los Angeles FC 56%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.

xG, shots and style

Los Angeles FC has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.46. Houston Dynamo: 13.1 shots per match, Los Angeles FC: 14.2.

Match halves

Houston Dynamo: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.86. Los Angeles FC: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00.

Goals by minute

Houston Dynamo: 31-45+ (5 goals). Los Angeles FC: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

MLS: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

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.

Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
0 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

29Possession (%)71
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
12Shots18
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
3Shots on target6
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.27xG2.17
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
4Corners8
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
43Dangerous attacks85
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
7Fouls12
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
5Cards3
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.36Goals scored / match1.69
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.64Goals conceded / match1.06
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
43%Average possession48%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
4.86Shots on target / match4.75
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

13.14Shots per match14.19
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
4.86Shots on target4.75
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
10.3%Shot conversion11.9%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
43%Possession48%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.46xG for1.6
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.53xG against1.36
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

Shooting quality

Houston Dynamo: BalancedLos Angeles FC: Attacking
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
Accuracy (shots on target)37%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.280.36

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Houston Dynamo is 67% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.2 pts / match - Los Angeles FC

Houston Dynamo
WWLWD
Season result split
50% W7% R43% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-1-6
1.57 pts / match · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-0-2
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WLWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.50BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Los Angeles FC
LLLWW
Season result split
50% W19% R31% P
Season (W-D-L)
8-3-5
1.69 pts / match · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-2-3
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WDLLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 2.00Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 24% better for: goals scored per match.

1.36 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.69 goals / match - Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC is 55% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.64 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.06 goals / match - Los Angeles FC

Houston Dynamo scoring profile: mixed

Houston Dynamo scores in 71% of matches (10 of 14 matches), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 63% (10 of 16 matches).

Los Angeles FC scoring profile: very strong

Los Angeles FC scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 matches).

19Goals scored (season)27
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
23Goals conceded (season)17
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
3Average goals in match2.75
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
7Goals scored (last 5)8
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
5Goals conceded (last 5)9
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

How often they score at least...

71%1 goal88%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
36%2 goals44%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
21%3 goals19%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
7%4 goals6%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

How often they concede at least...

71%1 goal38%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
43%2 goals38%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
21%3 goals19%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
14%4 goals13%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

* 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.

61%
League average

Goal patterns

21%BTTS at half-time13%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
0%BTTS in both halves6%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
7%Scored in both halves25%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

BTTS and goal count

36%Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS19%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
40%BTTS - last 560%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

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.

1st half

57%Min. 1 goal before half-time56%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
36%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
14%Min. 3 goals before half-time19%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time56%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

Match halveswhen 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 - half-time state
21% leading50% draw29% trailing
Los Angeles FC - half-time state
25% leading44% draw31% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.14Points per match (1st half)1.19
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.69
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
0.71Goals conceded (1st half)0.44
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.21Average goals (1st half)1.13
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
50%Clean sheet before half-time69%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
71%No goal before half-time63%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per match (2nd half)1.88
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
0.86Goals scored (2nd half)1
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
0.93Goals conceded (2nd half)0.63
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
1.79Average goals (2nd half)1.63
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
57%Clean sheet after half-time63%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC
50%No goal after half-time25%
Houston DynamoLos Angeles FC

Houston Dynamo - second-half results

43% W21% R36% P
16
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.14
PPG before half-time
Lead holding238%

Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Los Angeles FC - second-half results

50% W38% R13% P
19
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.19
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Houston Dynamo - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.402.00
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match0.40.6
Average goals in match1.01.4
1 goal40%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Los Angeles FC - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.801.60
Goals scored / match0.80.8
Goals conceded / match1.00.8
Average goals in match1.81.6
1 goal80%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Houston Dynamo
ScoredConceded
0
4
0-15
2
2
16-30
5
4
31-45
2
5
46-60
5
2
61-75
5
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Los Angeles FC
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
5
2
16-30
4
2
31-45
4
6
46-60
6
2
61-75
6
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.88
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
87%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
41%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+74%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Houston Dynamo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.07
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.21
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+5.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
71%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
118%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.43
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

Los Angeles FC

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
122%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
55%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.49
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).

Teams vs league

Houston DynamoLigaLos Angeles FC
Average goals in match 3.003.31 2.75
Both teams scored 43%61% 38%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 43%63% 56%
Clean sheets 29%22% 63%
Goal before half-time 57%77% 56%
Goal after half-time 79%80% 81%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.31
Average goals per match
61%
Both teams scored
63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
1.92
Home goals / match
1.39
Away goals / match
+38%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defence advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
53%
2 goals
25%
3 goals
12%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 - 0 Los Angeles FC. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

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 1.36 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.69. The MLS average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Houston Dynamo's matches and 38% of Los Angeles FC's.

What form are Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles FC in?

Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 2-0-3 (1.20 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.