Houston Dynamo 1-2 FC Dallas

Current streaks

Recent form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo have shown a mixed run of form in their recent matches, with a notable string of four consecutive draws followed by a win and a loss. Their defensive record has been somewhat shaky, conceding 10 goals in six games, whilst managing to score 9 themselves. The Dynamo have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly the 3-3 draw against New England Revolution and the 2-2 draw with FC Dallas. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, indicating that Houston are consistently finding the net but struggling to keep clean sheets, with only one in their last six outings. The team's ability to score is evident, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but their defence is letting in an average of 1.67 goals per match, resulting in a slight negative goal difference.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six games. The team have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly in their friendlies, with a thrilling 4-3 victory over FC Tulsa and a narrow 3-2 defeat to Atlanta United. Despite conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, Dallas have managed to outscore their opponents, netting 12 goals in six matches for an impressive average of 2 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 67% of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Defensively, the team have shown some resilience, keeping two clean sheets in their last six outings. As FC Dallas prepare for the upcoming Major League Soccer season, their third-place finish in the previous campaign and their recent goal-scoring form suggest they could be strong contenders in the new season.

Recent home/away form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo have shown mixed form at home recently, with their last six matches yielding three wins, two draws, and one loss. The team have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 3-3 draw against New England Revolution in a friendly match. Notably, Houston Dynamo have been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in all six games and averaging 1.67 goals per match. Their defensive record has been somewhat shaky, conceding in five out of six games and managing only one clean sheet. The Dynamo's matches have tended to be entertaining affairs, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the fixtures. Despite the recent loss to DC United in a friendly, Houston Dynamo had previously enjoyed a three-match unbeaten run at home in competitive fixtures.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas have shown mixed form in their recent away matches, with only one win in their last six outings. The team have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in these six games, whilst managing to score 9 themselves. Interestingly, FC Dallas have been involved in two high-scoring affairs, notably a 4-3 victory against DC United and a 3-2 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes. The Texan side have kept two clean sheets in their last four away matches, both resulting in goalless draws. However, they are currently on a run of three games without a win on the road. Their away form has been characterised by entertaining matches, with 67% of these games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals, suggesting FC Dallas are involved in open, attacking contests when playing away from home.