FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo Prediction: Dallas are confident at home

FC Dallas have picked up two wins in their last 2 matches after a series of losses in prior matches. They have the opportunity to extend their record to 3 in 3 when they welcome Houston Dynamo to the Toyota Stadium for the 14th match of the campaign. Houston Dynamo have suffered back-to-back defeats in the last 2 matches leading to this match. So they will hope to put the poor run to an end against FC Dallas in this game. Both clubs are in the western conference and they are separated by 7 points. FC Dallas are 3rd with 21 points, while Houston Dynamo are 8th with 14 points.

FC Dallas (WWLDL)

FC Dallas can use their latest results to build confidence for this match. They are on a 2-match win streak and a win here would make it 3 in 3. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. They also have a very good record at home this season, as they have lost only once in 6 home games. Overall, FC Dallas have played 12 matches and they earned 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. They are in 3rd place with 21 points and a goal ratio of 15:12.

In their last match, they were up against Vancouver Whitecaps at home and they won the game 2-1. Both sides found the back of the net once and went into the break level. Pedro Vite scored first for Vancouver Whitecaps in the 23rd minute and in the 37th minute Jesus Ferreira equalized for FC Dallas to draw both sides level into the break. In the second half Jesus Ferreira put FC Dallas ahead for the first time with the second goal. FC Dallas went on to win the game 2-1 at full time.

Team streak: less than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (7/7).

Houston Dynamo (LLWDW)

Houston Dynamo have lost their last 2 matches and they are eager to get back to winning ways as they face FC Dallas. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 defeats, 2 wins and 1 draw, with their last match ending in a 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United. Overall, Houston Dynamo have played 11 matches this season and they had 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats. They are ranked 8th in the western conference, with 14 points and a goal ratio of 10:10.

Houston Dynamo lost for the second time in a row when they faced Minnesota United away from home. The only goal was scored in the 14th minute by Bongokuhle Hlongwane and the hosts went into the break ahead. In the second half neither side could change the scoreline and the game ended 1-0 in favor of Minnesota United. According to statistics, Houston Dynamo had 54% possession, 4 shots on target and 8 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 2.5 goals (7/7), less than 4.5 cards (6/7), more than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Head to Head

The head-to-head record shows there were 20 matches played between these two teams. FC Dallas had 7 wins, while Houston Dynamo had 4 wins and 9 matches ended in a draw.

• FC Dallas are without a clean sheet in 7 meetings.
• There were more than 2.5 goals in 5/6 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 meetings.
• Houston Dynamo scored first in 5/7 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/6 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

FC Dallas scored 15 goals and conceded 12 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 1.3 goals per game and had a 11% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.7 chances per game and played an average of 11.7 shots per game. They played an average of 3.8 shots on target per game and an average of 4.8 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.0 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Houston Dynamo have scored 10 goals and conceded 10 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 0.9 goals per game and had a 9% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.4 chances per game and played an average of 10.5 shots per game. They played an average of 3.5 shots on target per game and an average of 4.2 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 0.9 goals per game and they have kept 5 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Team 1 to Score Goal 1 at 1.665 Odds
• Under 10.5 Corners at 1.64 Odds
• Team 1 Win FT at 1.89 Odds