Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Houston Dynamo FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors FC Dallas swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
The Houston Dynamo FC enter the game ranked 5 in the Western Conference, while the FC Dallas are 3 in the Western Conference.
Form: Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo FC Form
It could have been better, it could have been worse for Houston Dynamo FC, who have two draws to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 0-2 defeat against Sporting Kansas City, followed by a 2-2 draw against Minnesota United. They recorded yet another one in the latest round after a 3-3 match with San Diego FC. Houston Dynamo FC won three of their previous six matches at Shell Energy Stadium in the Major League Soccer. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring eight goals to five against.
FC Dallas Form
The results have been up and down for FC Dallas, who beat Los Angeles FC by 1-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-2 against Charlotte FC, before claiming a victory in a 1-0 game against Seattle Sounders FC. FC Dallas won half their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 13 goals whilst conceding 16.
Betting facts for Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas played across all tournaments.
- In 19 of the last 21 Houston Dynamo FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Houston Dynamo FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Houston Dynamo FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 FC Dallas away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 FC Dallas matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 FC Dallas away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 FC Dallas matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 FC Dallas away matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
In-form players: Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas
Scoring 16 goals during a Major League Soccer campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Guilherme Augusto is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Guilherme Augusto to score seems like a no-brainer currently.
Popular betting markets: Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas
Full-time result
Houston Dynamo FC won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Shell Energy Stadium. They drew three and lost one as well, while FC Dallas won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. FC Dallas have not lost to Houston Dynamo FC in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Houston Dynamo FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. FC Dallas scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, FC Dallas scored the opening goal six times, whereas Houston Dynamo FC were first on target in four of their last 10 games. Houston Dynamo FC have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with FC Dallas.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Houston Dynamo FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for FC Dallas, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches. Houston Dynamo FC conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.
