San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo: prediction, tips and stats

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Our tips

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The match in numbers

1X2EloSan Diego FC141243%43%Draw26%28%Houston Dynamo142231%30%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS61%55%O2.558%52%|exp. goals 1.6 : 1.2
H2Hlast 3 meetings
  1. Houston Dynamo1:0San Diego FCL
  2. Houston Dynamo2:4San Diego FCW
  3. San Diego FC3:4Houston DynamoL
San Diego FC's record: 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses4.7 goals per match
Cornersleague corners9.7league 10.0under 10.5: 62%Expected corners: 9.7 in this match, 10.0 on average in the league.In this league 57% of matches end under 10.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows4.1league 4.1under 4.5: 61%Expected yellow cards: 4.1 in this match, 4.1 on average in the league.In this league 60% of matches end under 4.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 16%.
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Prediction: result and goals

Marketbookmakers' odds with the margin removedAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Market1.6 : 1.4total 3.0Attack/defence1.6 : 1.2total 2.8
San Diego FC : Houston Dynamo
Most likely scores
Market1-112%1-07%2-19%2-07%1-28%0-1—Attack/defence1-112%1-010%2-19%2-08%1-27%0-17%
MarketAttack/defence1-11-112%1-112%1-01-07%1-010%2-12-19%2-19%2-02-07%2-08%1-21-28%1-27%0-10-1—0-17%
OutcomeMarketAttack/defence
Over 1.5 goals81%76%76%
12 – no draw74%75%75%
1X – home team avoid defeat69%73%73%
Under 3.5 goals64%70%70%
Both teams to score: yes61%55%55%
Over 2.5 goals58%52%52%
X2 – away team avoid defeat57%53%53%
1 – San Diego FC win43%47% · Elo 43%47%· Elo 43%
Under 2.5 goals42%48%48%
Both teams to score: no39%45%45%
Over 3.5 goals36%30%30%
2 – Houston Dynamo win31%27% · Elo 30%27%· Elo 30%
X – draw26%26% · Elo 28%26%· Elo 28%
Under 1.5 goals19%24%24%
Attack vs defence
San Diego FC attack vs Houston Dynamo defenceattack1545defence1581−36 pts to the attack
Houston Dynamo attack vs San Diego FC defenceattack1410defence1467−57 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Under 9.5 · 61%close to the league averageunderover 39%
We expect 8.8 in this match, 9.2 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
8.552%55%
9.539%44%
10.528%33%
11.519%25%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
San Diego FCwe expect 4.5, league average 5.1 · chance of over 5.5: 31%
Houston Dynamowe expect 4.0, league average 4.1 · chance of over 4.5: 38%
Foulsleague average
Over 21.5 · 52%likely more than usual in the leagueunder 48%over
We expect 22.1 in this match, 21.2 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
20.559%53%
21.552%46%
22.545%40%
23.538%35%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
San Diego FCwe expect 11.7, league average 10.8 · chance of over 10.5: 60%
Houston Dynamowe expect 10.5, league average 10.5 · chance of over 10.5: 48%
Offsidesleague average
Under 3.5 · 65%close to the league averageunderover 36%
We expect 3.0 in this match, 3.1 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.557%59%
3.536%39%
4.519%20%
5.59%11%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
San Diego FCwe expect 1.5, league average 1.7 · chance of over 1.5: 43%
Houston Dynamowe expect 1.5, league average 1.5 · chance of over 1.5: 44%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

Worth knowing before kick-off

  • San Diego FC concede 2.2 goals per game
  • San Diego FC: 8 of 10 matches over 2.5 goals
  • San Diego FC: 4 days since the last match, 1 match in the last 14 days.
  • Houston Dynamo: 4 days since the last match, 1 match in the last 14 days.

League form

League position

Western Conference

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
5Houston Dynamo28136936:3445
12San Diego FC28881248:5132
Full league table

Frequently asked questions

Who will win San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo?

San Diego FC are the favourites. Chances: San Diego FC win 43%, draw 26%, Houston Dynamo win 31%. Chances from bookmaker odds with the margin removed.

How many goals will there be in San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo?

Expected goals: 3.0 (San Diego FC 1.6, Houston Dynamo 1.4). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 58%. Most likely score: 1-1.

Will both teams score in San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo?

The chance that both teams score is 61%.

When is San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo?

The MLS match kicks off 15 October 2026, 03:30 (UK time).