St. Louis City II vs Houston Dynamo FC II: match statistics
St. Louis City II vs Houston Dynamo FC II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
St. Louis City II played Houston Dynamo FC II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match was played on 23 August 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
St. Louis City II: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Houston Dynamo FC II: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
St. Louis City II scores 1.57 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Houston Dynamo FC II scores 2.09 and concedes 1.00. League average: 3.28 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: St. Louis City II 57%, Houston Dynamo FC II 59%. Over 2.5: St. Louis City II 61%, Houston Dynamo FC II 64%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Houston Dynamo FC II has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.66. St. Louis City II: 13.7 shots per match, Houston Dynamo FC II: 14.4.
Match halves
St. Louis City II: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.96. Houston Dynamo FC II: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.05.
Goals by minute
St. Louis City II: 46-60 (9 goals). Houston Dynamo FC II: 16-30 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.28 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-2. Average goals 3.40, BTTS 80%.
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
St. Louis City II has significantly stronger home metrics: they average 1.91 goals with an xG of 1.91, while Houston Dynamo FC II generates 1.67 xG away from home. The hosts also register more shots per match (16.18 vs. 13.73) and more shots on target (6.55 vs. 5.91), while averaging 54% possession. In their last five matches, St. Louis conceded just 3 goals, compared with 7 allowed by Houston, further strengthening the case for the home side. However, Houston sits in 4th place and has the better overall season record, with 45 goals scored and only 21 conceded, so the visitors' chances should not be underestimated. A key factor may be that Dynamo have scored in every away match, although their average xG conceded stands at 1.97, which favors an efficient attacking performance from St. Louis.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
St. Louis City II should find the back of the net, as they average 2.50 goals at home, while Houston Dynamo FC II concede 1.45 goals away from home, with their opponents’ average xG standing at 1.97. The visitors also have solid grounds to score: they average 1.82 goals, have not failed to score in a single match, and their xG is 1.67. In their last five matches, Houston averaged 1.60 goals and generated 1.52 xG, supporting a Goal/Goal scenario. The main argument against BTTS - Yes is the hosts’ defence, which has conceded only 3 goals in their last five matches and kept a clean sheet in 60% of their games this season, so the BTTS edge is not clear-cut. Nevertheless, Houston’s very high BTTS rate of 82%, compared with the league average of 61%, combined with the visitors’ weak defence, marginally favours the "yes" option.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
St. Louis City II score an average of 2.50 goals per match, while Houston Dynamo FC II concede 1.45, clearly supporting a home-side goal-scoring scenario. The visitors average 1.82 goals and have scored at least once in 100% of their matches, although the hosts’ solid defense concedes just 0.50 goals per game and has kept a clean sheet in 60% of appearances. The 1.5-goal line has been covered in 100% of St. Louis matches and 91% of Houston matches, while the league average stands at a high 3.27 goals. Recent form has been slightly more subdued, with the hosts scoring 1.4 goals and the visitors 1.6 over their last five matches; however, the projected total of 2.70 goals still provides a very strong edge for Over 1.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
St. Louis City II have won 80% of their matches this season, averaging 2.50 goals scored and conceding just 0.50, while Houston Dynamo FC II have lost 36% of their games and allowed opponents to score an average of 1.45 goals. The hosts were leading at the break in 7 of their 10 matches, scoring 1.30 goals per game before half-time and conceding only 0.10, which provides a strong case for an early lead. Their superior quality is also evident defensively: they kept a clean sheet in 60% of all matches, compared with Houston’s 18%, while their xGA stands at 1.14 versus 1.97 for the visitors. The last five performances suggest greater caution from St. Louis before the break, as they were level at half-time in 80% of those matches, but Houston have conceded an average of 1.00 goal after the interval and lost the second half in 75% of this sample. The most likely outcome therefore remains a home lead at half-time followed by a home win at full-time (1/1), although a draw at half-time with St. Louis winning the match (X/1) is a significant alternative.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| St. Louis City II | Houston Dynamo FC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
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.
St. Louis City II is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - St. Louis City II · 1 pts / match - Houston Dynamo FC II
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 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.57 goals / match - St. Louis City II · 2.09 goals / match - Houston Dynamo FC II
Houston Dynamo FC II is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - St. Louis City II · 1 goals / match - Houston Dynamo FC II
St. Louis City II scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Houston Dynamo FC II keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 matches).
Houston Dynamo FC II scores in 95% of matches (21 of 22 matches), while St. Louis City II keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - St. Louis City II
Over / Under - Houston Dynamo FC 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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - St. Louis City II · 2 pts / match - Houston Dynamo FC II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Louis City II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Houston Dynamo FC II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
St. Louis City II
Houston Dynamo FC 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
| St. Louis City II | Liga | Houston Dynamo FC II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.28 | ▼ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 62% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 61% | 66% | ▼ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 21% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): St. Louis City II 2 - 1 - 2 Houston Dynamo FC II. Average goals 3.40, both teams scored in 80% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Louis City II vs Houston Dynamo FC II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished St. Louis City II 2:2 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 St. Louis City II and Houston Dynamo FC II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches St. Louis City II won 2, Houston Dynamo FC II won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Louis City II vs Houston Dynamo FC II?
St. Louis City II score 1.57 goals per game on average and Houston Dynamo FC II 2.09. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 57% of St. Louis City II's matches and 59% of Houston Dynamo FC II's.
What form are St. Louis City II and Houston Dynamo FC II in?
Over the last 5 games St. Louis City II have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Houston Dynamo FC II 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Louis City II vs Houston Dynamo FC II?
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.