MLS Betting Preview: FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas go head-to-head with Houston Dynamo at Toyota Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 21 March.
Goals the Pick in Dallas vs Dynamo
Dallas and Houston can score a combined three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market making appeal. You can get -127 that this outcome happens and we’re confident.
Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-0 Dynamo Victory
Dallas faced San Diego FC at home when last in action. It was a 3-3 draw at Toyota Stadium. Dallas had 40% of possession and eight shots on target, while Petar Musa bagged a hat-trick.
Houston Dynamo won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-2 triumph at Shell Energy Stadium against Portland Timbers. Ben Olsen’s team recorded six shots on goal and had 51% possession, while Guilherme Augusto, Felipe Andrade and Mateusz Bogusz found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 2-0 away victory for Houston at Toyota Stadium when they last faced Dallas. The past 10 H2H games have included three Dallas wins, two Houston victories and five draws.
FC Dallas – Last 10 League Games
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Dallas have had 40.1% possession and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.1 corners.
Petar Musa leads the way with 8 goals, Anderson Julio has 2, with Logan Farrington and two others on 1. Bernard Kamungo and Sam Sarver are the leading assists makers with 2.
Houston Dynamo – Last 10 League Games
Houston have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 9.1 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Dynamo average 41.5% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 6.6 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.
Guilherme Augusto and Ezequiel Ponce have scored 3 goals, followed by Felipe Andrade with 2. Jack McGlynn has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FC Dallas confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Michael Collodi (GK), Shaq Moore, Osaze Urhoghide, Nolan Norris, Bernard Kamungo, Herman Johansson, Ramiro, Kaick Ferreira, Christian Cappis, Logan Farrington, Joaquin Valiente.
Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Duane Holmes, Erik Sviatchenko, Antonio Carlos, Felipe Andrade, Jack McGlynn, Hector Herrera, Lawrence Ennali, Guilherme Augusto, Ezequiel Ponce, Mateusz Bogusz.
FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve broken down FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Match Prediction
The number of goals can provide the best angle considering that odds of -127 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect the line to be covered by the end of this MLS tussle.
Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the MLS form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.
Key FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo league stats:
The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Dallas games.The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Dallas games at home.The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Houston games on the road.The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Houston games.
Over 2.5 Probability
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Jack McGlynn (Houston) has scored three goals in his past seven MLS matches away from home. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +340 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
In two consecutive games, Dallas have been awarded the most corners, with Houston having the lowest corner tally in their last four away matches. Dallas should be capable of winning this Corner Match Bet and the odds of -108 look value.
League Games
Dallas
Total
9.80
3.70
6.10
Home
9.20
3.20
6.00
Away
11.90
4.00
7.90
Houston
Total
11.60
5.00
6.60
Home
10.20
5.70
4.50
Away
10.20
3.70
6.50
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Dallas Corners
Houston Corners
Most Corners
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FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Dallas Could Have Edge According to Bookies
FC Dallas are available at +118 to come away with a triumph in this MLS clash, meaning a 46% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Houston Dynamo are regarded as the least likely winner at +225.
If Dallas and Houston play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -116.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -167 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Petar Musa Favourite to Score the First Goal
There is -103 available that Petar Musa finds the net, while he is available at +280 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Player Goals
Petar Musa (Dallas)
Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)
Duane Holmes (Houston)
Anderson Julio (Dallas)
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Toyota Stadium
Can Dallas Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?
Dallas are unbeaten in the last nine games at Toyota Stadium. Dallas have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Houston haven’t won any of their past three away games. Ben Olsen’s team have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
The past meeting at Toyota Stadium saw Houston defeat Dallas 2-0. The previous 8 H2H games at Toyota Stadium have involved five Dallas wins, one Houston victory and two draws.
FC Dallas Home Stats
5-4-1
3.30
2.00
1.30
5
5
7
3
Houston Dynamo Away Stats
3-3-4
3.30
1.60
1.70
7
3
7
3
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Dallas vs Houston team news. Receive the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
FC Dallas Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Dallas Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
30
Michael Collodi
18
Shaq Moore
3
Osaze Urhoghide
32
Nolan Norris
77
Bernard Kamungo
14
Herman Johansson
17
Ramiro
55
Kaick Ferreira
12
Christian Cappis
23
Logan Farrington
21
Joaquin Valiente
31
Jonathan Bond
14
Duane Holmes
28
Erik Sviatchenko
3
Antonio Carlos
36
Felipe Andrade
8
Jack McGlynn
16
Hector Herrera
11
Lawrence Ennali
20
Guilherme Augusto
10
Ezequiel Ponce
19
Mateusz Bogusz
Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Dallas Substitutes
5Lalas Abubakar
6Ran Binyamin
7Don Deedson Louicius
8Patrickson Delgado
9Petar Musa
25Sebastien Ibeagha
27Caleb Swann
28Sam Sarver
40Jonathan Sirois
Houston Dynamo Substitutes
1Jimmy Maurer
9Ondrej Lingr
13Samuel Vines
18Diadie Samassekou
21Franco Negri
22Matthew Arana
24Ibrahim Aliyu
30Agustin Bouzat
34Agustin Resch
Previous FC Dallas Lineups
14 Mar
MLS
FC Dallas
3-3
San Diego
07 Mar
MLS
Los Angeles FC
1-0
FC Dallas
28 Feb
MLS
FC Dallas
0-0
Nashville SC
21 Feb
MLS
FC Dallas
3-2
Toronto FC
01 Nov
MLS
FC Dallas
3-5
Vancouver
26 Oct
MLS
Vancouver
3-0
FC Dallas
Previous Houston Dynamo Lineups
14 Mar
MLS
Houston Dynamo
3-2
Portland Timbers
28 Feb
MLS
Houston Dynamo
0-2
Los Angeles FC
21 Feb
MLS
Houston Dynamo
2-1
Chicago Fire
18 Oct
MLS
Sporting KC
0-0
Houston Dynamo
04 Oct
MLS
Houston Dynamo
2-4
San Diego
27 Sep
MLS
Nashville SC
3-1
Houston Dynamo
Expert Analysis by Michael Davis
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