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USA Major League Soccer Sun 18 Oct 2026 · BBVA Compass Stadium Full time
2–2
Half-time 0–1
41%Houston Dynamo22%Draw37%FC Dallas

Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas prediction: Over 1.5 goals

The Mind pick · Landed ✓ Over 1.5 goals

An open game on paper: 3.0 projected goals. The line lands in 80% of the model's runs. Houston Dynamo were beaten last time (LLWD); FC Dallas's latest result was a win (WDLW). Mind Score 80.

80Mind Score Odds– Score2–1

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Match result

1 · Houston Dynamo2.1541% X · Draw3.2522% 2 · FC Dallas3.0037%

Double chance

1X1.3563% 121.3078% X21.6559%

Goals 1.5

Over 1.51.2580% · fair Under 1.55.0220% · fair

Goals 2.5

Over 2.51.7358% · fair Under 2.52.3642% · fair

Goals 3.5

Over 3.52.8335% · fair Under 3.51.5565% · fair

Both teams to score

GG · Yes1.6262% NG · No2.2038%

Half-time result

HT 12.6231% HT X2.2540% HT 23.5029%

Prices come from our data feed when the page was built – check your bookmaker before betting. Where no bookmaker price exists, the model's fair odds (100 ÷ probability) are shown. 18+.

The analysis

by Ade Ola, FootyMind analyst

Win probabilities

A near-even split in the model – home 41%, draw 22%, away 37%. Table: Houston Dynamo 5th (51 pts), FC Dallas 2nd (58 pts).

Recent form

Houston Dynamo – sample of six: D D L D L W, with one win. Most recent: at San Diego, 3–3 (drawn). Goals for and against: 1.5 and 1.8 a game. Zero clean sheets across the sample.

The last six for FC Dallas read W L W D W W (four wins). Most recent: v Seattle Sounders, 1–0 (won). Goals for and against: 1.3 and 0.8 a game. 3 clean sheets in the sample point to a solid defensive base.

Head-to-head

Latest (Mar 2026): FC Dallas 4–3 Houston Dynamo. The model weights current ratings above old meetings.

Expected goals

Expected goals: Houston Dynamo 1.5, FC Dallas 1.5 – 3.0 in total. The grid favours goals: over 2.5 at 58%, both to score at 62%.

The pick (settled)

The pre-match Mind pick was Over 1.5 goals – Mind Score 80. Likeliest score: Houston Dynamo 2–1 FC Dallas. Settled on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.

Houston Dynamo

last 6
  • D@ San Diego3–315 Oct
  • D@ Minnesota United FC2–211 Oct
  • Lv Sporting Kansas City0–227 Sep
  • Dv FC Cincinnati2–220 Sep
  • L@ San Jose Earthquakes0–113 Sep
  • Wv Real Salt Lake2–110 Sep
1.5scored / game1.8conceded67%GG67%over 2.5

FC Dallas

last 6
  • Wv Seattle Sounders1–015 Oct
  • L@ Charlotte2–311 Oct
  • Wv Los Angeles FC1–027 Sep
  • Dv Austin0–020 Sep
  • Wv Portland Timbers2–113 Sep
  • W@ Minnesota United FC2–110 Sep
1.3scored / game0.8conceded50%GG50%over 2.5

Head-to-head

Every meeting →
  • 22 Mar 2026FC Dallas4–3Houston Dynamo

Major League Soccer table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps341978+4064
2FC Dallas3416108+1158
3St. Louis City3415910+1154
4San Jose Earthquakes34141010+652
5Houston Dynamo3414911051
6Los Angeles FC34121111+1247
7Portland Timbers3413714+146
8Seattle Sounders34121012-246
9Real Salt Lake3413615+145
10Minnesota United FC34111112-244
11Los Angeles Galaxy34111112-744
12Colorado Rapids3412715-343
13San Diego3491114-638
14Austin3481016-2334
15Sporting Kansas City347522-4126

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FootyMind prediction for Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas?

The Mind pick is Over 1.5 goals with a Mind Score of 80.

Who is favourite, Houston Dynamo or FC Dallas?

The model gives Houston Dynamo 41%, the draw 22% and FC Dallas 37%.

What is the likeliest score in Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas?

The most frequent scoreline in the model's grid is Houston Dynamo 2–1 FC Dallas.

How many goals are expected in Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas?

Around 3.0 in total – over 2.5 rates 58% and both teams to score 62%.

When does Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas kick off?

Sunday 18 October 2026, 01:30 WAT, at BBVA Compass Stadium – Major League Soccer.