Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas Sunday 18th October 2026 03:30 AM football predictions. - Dukamneti Sports
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Oct. 18, 2026 1 week, 6 days from now VS

Match Analysis

Houston Dynamo FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo L D L W D D
FC Dallas W D W W W D
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
FC Dallas Houston Dynamo 4 - 3 March 22, 2026
FC Dallas Houston Dynamo 1 - 2 February 11, 2026
FC Dallas Houston Dynamo 0 - 2 May 18, 2025
Houston Dynamo FC Dallas 1 - 2 February 23, 2025
FC Dallas Houston Dynamo 2 - 2 February 7, 2025
Houston Dynamo FC Dallas 1 - 1 May 19, 2024

Houston Dynamo Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 27, 26 Home Sporting Kansas City 0 - 2 Loss
Sep 20, 26 Home FC Cincinnati 2 - 2 Draw
Sep 13, 26 Away San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 0 Loss
Sep 10, 26 Home Real Salt Lake 2 - 1 Win
Sep 5, 26 Away Charlotte 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 30, 26 Home San Jose Earthquakes 0 - 0 Draw

FC Dallas Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 27, 26 Home Los Angeles FC 1 - 0 Win
Sep 20, 26 Home Austin 0 - 0 Draw
Sep 13, 26 Home Portland Timbers 2 - 1 Win
Sep 10, 26 Away Minnesota United FC 1 - 2 Win
Sep 6, 26 Home Sporting Kansas City 4 - 3 Win
Aug 30, 26 Away St. Louis City 3 - 3 Draw

Major League Soccer Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 FC Dallas 27 13 8 6 50 42 +8 47
8 Houston Dynamo 27 13 5 9 34 32 +2 44

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 56.0% likelihood that both Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Houston Dynamo to win
This prediction indicates that Houston Dynamo has a 45.55% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 26.99 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.3% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 56.61% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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