Houston Dynamo 2-1 LA Galaxy

Current streaks

Recent form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent form shows a mixed performance with alternating results in their last six games. Despite their 5th position in the league, they've been inconsistent, winning three, drawing one, and losing two matches. Their most impressive result came in a high-scoring 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, they've also suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to St. Louis CITY in their most recent game, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. The team's goal-scoring average of 1.33 per game is decent, but their defensive record of conceding 1.17 goals per game suggests room for improvement. Interestingly, their matches have been evenly split between high-scoring (over 2.5 goals) and low-scoring (under 2.5 goals) affairs, with both teams scoring in half of the games.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently sitting atop the league table with 64 points from 33 games. They are on a three-game winning streak, showcasing their resilience after two losses in their previous six matches. The Galaxy's offensive prowess is evident, having scored 16 goals in their last six games, averaging an impressive 2.67 goals per game. Notably, all six of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in each game, indicating high-scoring, entertaining encounters. The 4-2 victories against Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC stand out as particularly high-scoring affairs. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 12 goals in six games and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. Despite this, their positive goal difference of 4 and their ability to outscore opponents have contributed to their current league-leading position.

Recent home/away form

Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo have demonstrated a strong home form in their recent matches, showcasing resilience and offensive prowess. They are currently unbeaten in their last four home games, with two wins and two draws, indicating a solid defensive foundation. The team has been particularly impressive in front of goal, scoring 10 times in their last six home matches, including a high-scoring 4-1 victory against Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. Defensively, they've been robust, conceding only four goals in these six games and keeping two clean sheets. The Dynamo's ability to both score and prevent goals is evident in their positive goal difference of 6 over this period, with an average of 2.33 total goals per game, providing an entertaining balance for spectators.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with a notable three-game losing streak in their last five away matches. Despite their strong league position, their away performances have been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games on the road. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with all six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in every game. Their attacking output has been solid, averaging 1.83 goals per game, but their defense has struggled, conceding 2.17 goals per game on average. The 4-2 loss to Portland Timbers stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, while their most recent away victory against Colorado Rapids (3-1) shows signs of improvement in their road form.