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Aug. 20, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Vancouver Whitecaps Houston Dynamo
Vancouver Whitecaps D D L W L W
Houston Dynamo W W D 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
Houston Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps 1 - 0 May 17, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps Houston Dynamo 1 - 1 August 18, 2025
Houston Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - 3 July 17, 2025
Houston Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps 1 - 1 September 19, 2024
Vancouver Whitecaps Houston Dynamo 3 - 4 July 21, 2024
Houston Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps 4 - 1 September 21, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 1, 26 Home Los Angeles FC 1 - 1 Draw
Jul 26, 26 Away Minnesota United FC 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 22, 26 Away FC Cincinnati 4 - 3 Loss
May 24, 26 Away San Diego 2 - 4 Win
May 17, 26 Away Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 Loss
May 14, 26 Away FC Dallas 2 - 3 Win

Houston Dynamo Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 2, 26 Away Sporting Kansas City 0 - 2 Win
Jul 26, 26 Home Austin 3 - 0 Win
Jul 23, 26 Home DC United 1 - 1 Draw
Jul 16, 26 Home America de Cali 2 - 1 Win
Jul 11, 26 Home CD Olimpia 3 - 0 Win
May 24, 26 Away Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Draw

Major League Soccer Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
3 Vancouver Whitecaps 17 10 4 3 38 17 +21 34
12 Houston Dynamo 16 8 2 6 23 24 -1 26

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.71% likelihood that both Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Vancouver Whitecaps to win
This prediction indicates that Vancouver Whitecaps has a 59.62% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 23.41 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.72% 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 65.53% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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