Houston Dynamo vs Dallas Prediction & Stats | MLS | 18/10

The encounter between Houston Dynamo and Dallas is set to kick off at 01:30 on Sunday, 18/10.

This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Over 1.5 Goals

Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the first half

Our recommended bet is First Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Houston Dynamo vs Dallas fixture.

We anticipate a lively opening period with both teams creating plenty of chances. An attacking tempo could see two or more goals scored before halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Houston Dynamo

• 13 matches against FC Dallas ended in a draw
• Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches

Dallas

• 13 matches against Houston Dynamo ended in a draw
• Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
• Won 3 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Over 1.5 Goals: 8/5

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	21/20	5/2	11/5	4/6	21/20
	5/4	13/5	11/5	4/5	11/10
	21/20	5/2	11/5	8/11	11/10
	21/20	5/2	11/5	4/6	1/1

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Houston Dynamo Preview

Houston Dynamo has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 13 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses — an average of 1.61 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 36 goals (1.29 per game) and conceded 34 (1.21 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Houston Dynamo has played 28 matches, scoring 36 goals (1.29 per match) and conceding 34 (1.21 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Houston Dynamo

Goals Scored: 36

Goals Conceded: 34

Average Goals Scored: 1.29

Average Goals Conceded: 1.21

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: 2

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Minnesota United 2 - 2 Houston Dynamo	D
27/09	Houston Dynamo 0 - 2 Sporting KC	L
20/09	Houston Dynamo 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati	D
13/09	San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo	L
10/09	Houston Dynamo 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake	W

Houston Dynamo to win the match: 21/20

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Dallas Preview

Across 28 MLS matches, Dallas has posted 13 victories, 8 stalemates, and 7 defeats, averaging 1.68 points per fixture. In those games they scored 52 (1.86 per match) and conceded 45 (1.61 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, Dallas has earned 13 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 52 goals (1.86 per match) and conceding 45 (1.61 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Dallas

Goals Scored: 52

Goals Conceded: 45

Average Goals Scored: 1.86

Average Goals Conceded: 1.61

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: 7

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Charlotte 3 - 2 Dallas	L
27/09	Dallas 1 - 0 Los Angeles	W
20/09	Dallas 0 - 0 Austin	D
13/09	Dallas 2 - 1 Portland Timbers	W
10/09	Minnesota United 1 - 2 Dallas	W

Dallas to win the match: 11/5

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Statistical Insights for Houston Dynamo vs Dallas

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Houston Dynamo vs Dallas fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Houston Dynamo

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L D L W	1
Home	L D W D W	1.6
Away	D L D L W	1

Dallas

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W D W W	2
Home	W D W W L	2
Away	L W D L W	1.4

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Home Win

21/20

49.02%

Draw

5/2

28.17%

Away Win

11/5

31.75%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Houston Dynamo

6

last 5 matches

Dallas

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Dallas scored +17% more goals than Houston Dynamo in the last 5 matches.

Houston Dynamo and Dallas goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Minnesota United

2

Sporting KC

0

FC Cincinnati

2

San Jose Earthquakes

0

Real Salt Lake

2

2

Charlotte

1

Los Angeles

0

Austin

2

Portland Timbers

2

Minnesota United

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Houston Dynamo

8

last 5 matches

Dallas

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Houston Dynamo conceded +60% more goals than Dallas in the last 5 matches.

Houston Dynamo and Dallas goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Minnesota United

2

Sporting KC

2

FC Cincinnati

2

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Real Salt Lake

1

3

Charlotte

0

Los Angeles

0

Austin

1

Portland Timbers

1

Minnesota United

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Key metrics

Corners

Houston Dynamo

20

last 5 matches

Dallas

26

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Dallas received +30% more corners than Houston Dynamo in the last 5 matches.

Houston Dynamo and Dallas corners count, last 5 matches

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Minnesota United

5

Sporting KC

8

FC Cincinnati

3

San Jose Earthquakes

3

Real Salt Lake

1

3

Charlotte

2

Los Angeles

8

Austin

7

Portland Timbers

6

Minnesota United

Key metrics

Cards

Houston Dynamo

3

last 5 matches

Dallas

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Dallas received +167% more cards than Houston Dynamo in the last 5 matches.

Houston Dynamo and Dallas cards count, last 5 matches

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Minnesota United

0

Sporting KC

1

FC Cincinnati

0

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Real Salt Lake

1

1

Charlotte

2

Los Angeles

2

Austin

1

Portland Timbers

2

Minnesota United