United States - MLS Next ProHDC University Field 1Data current as of 08 September 2026

LA Galaxy II vs Houston Dynamo FC II: match statistics

LA Galaxy II vs Houston Dynamo FC II: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

LA Galaxy II played Houston Dynamo FC II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match was played on 7 June 2026. Venue: HDC University Field 1. Final score: 3:1.

Current form

LA Galaxy II: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Houston Dynamo FC II: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

LA Galaxy II scores 1.64 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Houston Dynamo FC II scores 2.55 and concedes 0.45. League average: 3.20 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: LA Galaxy II 64%, Houston Dynamo FC II 45%. Over 2.5: LA Galaxy II 57%, Houston Dynamo FC II 55%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.

xG, shots and style

Houston Dynamo FC II has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.57. LA Galaxy II: 13.4 shots per match, Houston Dynamo FC II: 14.3.

Match halves

LA Galaxy II: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.00. Houston Dynamo FC II: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 1.55.

Goals by minute

LA Galaxy II: 61-75 (6 goals). Houston Dynamo FC II: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

MLS Next Pro: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.

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

The favorites are the visitors: Houston Dynamo FC II have a record of 9 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses this season, scoring 28 goals and conceding only 5. In their last 5 matches Houston have won 4 and drawn 1, scoring 13 goals, while LA Galaxy II over the same period have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses and 9 goals. The visitors’ defense is more compact — Houston concedes on average 0.71 goals away, whereas the hosts concede 1.67 goals at home; clean sheet percentage is 29% versus 17%. LA Galaxy II dominate possession (55% vs 47%) and attempt more shots at home (avg. 16 vs 13.43), and their average home xG is 1.87 versus 1.61 xG for the visitors away, however Houston have a higher shot conversion (16% vs 13%) and convert chances into goals more often. Considering the visitors’ flawless run, superior defense and more efficient finishing, I forecast a Houston Dynamo FC II victory.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

I back BTTS - Yes; both teams possess scoring potential: LA Galaxy II have a season scoring average of 3.25 goals (xG 1.77), while Houston Dynamo II average 2.14 goals (xG 1.61). In their last 5 matches LA averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded (9 scored, 8 conceded in last 5), whereas Houston averaged 2.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded (13 scored, 4 conceded), which strongly supports a Goal/Goal scenario. Additionally, BTTS rate in the last 5 matches is 60% for the home side and 80% for the away side, and the league BTTS rate is 62%, so historically BTTS occurrences are more frequent in this competition. Counterweight are the home team’s seasonal figures: season clean sheet rate 100% and season BTTS 0% and season totals of 23 scored and 21 conceded, suggesting sample discrepancies and that the home season metrics may be an outlier. Considering the higher attacking xG (1.77 vs 1.61), Houston’s weaker xG against of 1.91, the away side’s high season BTTS of 71% and their strong scoring form (13 goals in 5), I assess BTTS probability at 75% versus 25% for No Goal (clean sheet expected for one side).

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Both teams show high goal potential: LA Galaxy II average 3.25 goals per game, Houston Dynamo II 2.14, and in the last 5 matches their averages are 1.8 and 2.6 respectively (4.4 goals combined). xG confirms the attacking intent — LA has an attacking xG of 1.77 versus Houston 1.61, with xG against 0.86 for LA and 1.91 for Houston; a simple model (average of attack and opponent defense) yields expected 1.84 for the home side and 1.24 for the visitors, 3.08 goals total. Seasonal rates indicate a high probability for Over 1.5 (home 100%, away 86%) and strong signals for Over 2.5 (home 50%, away 57%, league 65%; in the last 5 matches 60%/80%). Based on this I rate Over 1.5 at 92%, Over 2.5 at 70% (the strongest signal), while Over 3.5 remains risky — 38% probability.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The home team averages 3.25 goals per match and has kept 100% clean sheets, conceding 0.0 goals per game; at half-time they score an average of 1.25 goals and have led in 2 of 4 matches (50%). The away team averages 2.14 goals per match and only 0.86 goals by half-time, and they have led at the break in 43% of matches, which gives them a weaker HT signal than the hosts. Additionally, the hosts average 2.0 goals in second halves and have won all their matches this season (100% wins), so the scenario of the home team leading at the break and winning at full-time is the strongest. Based on a 50% chance of the home team leading at the break and 100% win conversion, I assign a 60% probability to 1/1 as the main scenario and 40% to the alternative X/1.

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Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
3 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

50Possession (%)50
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
14Shots21
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
9Shots on target9
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.82xG2.4
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
4Corners6
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
43Dangerous attacks62
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
11Fouls10
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
3Cards3
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

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.

LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.64Goals scored / match2.55
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.5Goals conceded / match0.45
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
58%Average possession48%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
4.71Shots on target / match6
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

13.43Shots per match14.27
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
4.71Shots on target6
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
12.2%Shot conversion17.8%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
58%Possession48%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.57xG for1.67
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.71xG against1.49
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

Shooting quality

LA Galaxy II: BalancedHouston Dynamo FC II: Attacking
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
Accuracy (shots on target)35%42%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.42

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 FC II is 86% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - LA Galaxy II · 2.6 pts / match - Houston Dynamo FC II

LA Galaxy II
WDLLW
Season result split
36% W29% R36% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-4-5
1.36 pts / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-1-2
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
LWDLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.63Opponent xG: 1.58BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Houston Dynamo FC II
WWWDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
82% W18% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
9-2-0
2.64 pts / match · goal difference +23
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-2-0
Last 5 away
4-1-0
WWWDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.81Opponent xG: 1.70BTTS: 80%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.

Houston Dynamo FC II is 55% better for: goals scored per match.

1.64 goals / match - LA Galaxy II · 2.55 goals / match - Houston Dynamo FC II

Houston Dynamo FC II is 233% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.5 goals / match - LA Galaxy II · 0.45 goals / match - Houston Dynamo FC II

LA Galaxy II scoring profile: strong

LA Galaxy II scores in 86% of matches (12 of 14 matches), while Houston Dynamo FC II keeps a clean sheet in 55% (6 of 11 matches).

Houston Dynamo FC II scoring profile: very strong

Houston Dynamo FC II scores in 100% of matches (11 of 11 matches), while LA Galaxy II keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 matches).

23Goals scored (season)28
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
21Goals conceded (season)5
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
3.14Average goals in match3
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
9Goals scored (last 5)13
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
8Goals conceded (last 5)4
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal100%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
57%2 goals73%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
14%3 goals45%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
7%4 goals27%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

How often they concede at least...

71%1 goal45%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
50%2 goals0%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
29%3 goals0%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
0%4 goals0%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

* 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.

45%
Houston Dynamo FC II - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.5 of 11 matches
61%
League average

Goal patterns

14%BTTS at half-time9%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
14%BTTS in both halves0%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
36%Scored in both halves45%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

BTTS and goal count

57%Min. 3 goals and BTTS27%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS27%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
60%BTTS - last 580%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

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)

1st half

71%Min. 1 goal before half-time64%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
29%Min. 2 goals before half-time45%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
21%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

2nd half

86%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
64%Min. 2 goals after half-time73%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time9%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

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 FC II is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.57 pts / match - LA Galaxy II · 1.82 pts / match - Houston Dynamo FC II

LA Galaxy II - half-time state
43% leading29% draw29% trailing
Houston Dynamo FC II - half-time state
45% leading45% draw9% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.57Points per match (1st half)1.82
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
0.64Goals scored (1st half)1
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
0.64Goals conceded (1st half)0.18
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.29Average goals (1st half)1.18
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
57%Clean sheet before half-time82%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
57%No goal before half-time45%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

After half-time (2nd half)

1.43Points per match (2nd half)2.36
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1Goals scored (2nd half)1.55
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
0.86Goals conceded (2nd half)0.27
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
1.86Average goals (2nd half)1.82
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
50%Clean sheet after half-time73%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II
21%No goal after half-time9%
LA Galaxy IIHouston Dynamo FC II

LA Galaxy II - second-half results

36% W36% R29% P
22
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
20
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.57
PPG before half-time
Lead holding84%

Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 36%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.

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 FC II - second-half results

73% W18% R9% P
20
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+9
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
+14
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.82
PPG before half-time
Lead holding182%

Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 82%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

LA Galaxy II - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.00
Goals scored / match0.81.0
Goals conceded / match0.41.2
Average goals in match1.22.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Houston Dynamo FC II - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.002.00
Goals scored / match1.21.4
Goals conceded / match0.40.4
Average goals in match1.61.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+4+5
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 6

* 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.

LA Galaxy II
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
4
4
16-30
4
3
31-45
4
6
46-60
6
5
61-75
4
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Houston Dynamo FC II
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
5
2
16-30
5
0
31-45
6
1
46-60
5
0
61-75
6
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). 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

3.07
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 2.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
96%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
55%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-67%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
86%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

LA Galaxy II

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
93%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
103%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.04
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 4% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Houston Dynamo FC II

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.18
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.92
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.88
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+1.04
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
176%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
26%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.04
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 4% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* 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 Next Pro).

Teams vs league

LA Galaxy IILigaHouston Dynamo FC II
Average goals in match 3.143.20 3.00
Both teams scored 64%61% 45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 57%65% 55%
Clean sheets 29%22% 55%
Goal before half-time 71%76% 64%
Goal after half-time 86%83% 100%

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

3.20
Average goals per match
61%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
1.76
Home goals / match
1.45
Away goals / match
+21%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defence advantage
+15%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
83%
1 goal
60%
2 goals
25%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Houston Dynamo FC IIYellow cardNoah Betancourt
  2. LA Galaxy IIGoalJulian PlaciasAssist: Dylan Vanney
  3. LA Galaxy IIGoalGabriel ArnoldAssist: Dylan Vanney
  4. Houston Dynamo FC IIYellow cardMatthew Arana Ibarra
  5. LA Galaxy IIYellow cardDylan Vanney
  6. LA Galaxy IIGoalDylan VanneyAssist: Julian Placias
  7. Houston Dynamo FC IISubstitutionOn: Gavin WolffOff: Noah Betancourt
  8. Houston Dynamo FC IIGoalVinicius Silva
  9. LA Galaxy IIYellow cardJulian Placias
  10. Houston Dynamo FC IIYellow cardIsaac Mwakutuya
  11. Houston Dynamo FC IISubstitutionOn: Mamadi JianaOff: Gustavo Abreu Dohmann
  12. LA Galaxy IISubstitutionOn: Chase GozdieskiOff: Gabriel Arnold
  13. LA Galaxy IIYellow cardRiley Dalgado

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): LA Galaxy II 2 - 0 - 0 Houston Dynamo FC II. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

Los Angeles Galaxy II
1 : 0
Houston Dynamo FC II
Los Angeles Galaxy II
1 : 0
Houston Dynamo FC II

FAQ

What was the result of LA Galaxy II vs Houston Dynamo FC II?

The MLS Next Pro match finished LA Galaxy II 3:1 Houston Dynamo FC II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between LA Galaxy II and Houston Dynamo FC II?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches LA Galaxy II won 2, Houston Dynamo FC II won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy II vs Houston Dynamo FC II?

LA Galaxy II score 1.64 goals per game on average and Houston Dynamo FC II 2.55. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 64% of LA Galaxy II's matches and 45% of Houston Dynamo FC II's.

What form are LA Galaxy II and Houston Dynamo FC II in?

Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy II have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Houston Dynamo FC II 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy II vs Houston Dynamo FC II?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for LA Galaxy II vs Houston Dynamo FC II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.