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Major League Soccer

Houston Dynamo - Seattle Sounders

04/05/2026, 01:00 AM

0 : 1
Expected Goals
Houston Dynamo
1.5
Total xG
2.7
Seattle Sounders
1.2
Most Likely Scores

1:1

14%

2:1

9%

2:0

8%

1:2

7%

2:2

5%
What influences the xG?
HDSS

Houston Dynamo

Attack weakness (0.61x league average)
-1.16
Small sample (3 matches) - regression to mean
+0.69
Defensive weakness (2.2 conceded vs 2 league avg)
+0.28
Jack McGlynn  on the bench (0 goals, 2 assists)

Seattle Sounders

Defensive strength (0.5 conceded vs 1.1 league avg)
-0.59
Small sample (4 matches) - regression to mean
-0.20
4 clean sheets in last 5 matches
-0.15
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1 goals/match)
-0.07
Albert RusnĂĄk on the bench (1 goals, 1 assists)
Weak away record (0.9 vs 1.2 goals/match)

League

High-scoring league (3.1 goals/match)
+0.56
+0.56
Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

44%

Draw

29%

Away Win

28%

Goals

Over 1.5

76%

Under 1.5

24%

Over 2.5

50%

Under 2.5

50%

Over 3.5

28%

Under 3.5

72%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

72%

Away or Draw

56%

No Draw

71%

Both Score

Yes

55%

No

45%

Key Factors
  • Prediction advantage: Mathematical analysis indicates a 44% higher probability for a Houston Dynamo home win
  • Defensive strength: Seattle Sounders concede an average of only 0.67 goals away from home and have achieved 4 clean sheets this season
  • Goal-scoring prowess: Houston Dynamo has shown strong offensive output at home, averaging 2.50 goals per home game
  • Head-to-head: Seattle Sounders dominate the history with 2 wins and 3 draws in 5 direct encounters, including a 3-1 away victory
Overview

Houston Dynamo (9th place, 6 points) host Seattle Sounders (5th place, 10 points) in a Major League Soccer fixture on April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM. The Sounders are currently in a playoff position, while Houston is mid-table.

Form

Houston Dynamo's form (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss) is mixed with WLWL. In their last four matches, Houston has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses. Their most recent result was a 3-4 away loss to Dallas, preceded by a 3-2 home win against Portland Timbers.

The Seattle Sounders show better form with WLWWD. The team achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five games. Their last match was a 0-0 away draw against Minnesota United, following a 1-0 away win against SJ Earthquakes.

Statistics

Houston Dynamo averages 2.00 goals scored per game this season and concedes 2.25 goals. At home, they average 2.50 goals scored and 2.50 goals conceded. Over 2.5 goals were scored in 3 of 4 matches, and both teams scored in 3 matches.

Seattle Sounders have a season average of 1.00 goals scored and only 0.40 goals conceded. Away from home, the Sounders average 1.00 goal scored and concede just 0.67 goals. Seattle Sounders kept 4 clean sheets in total, with 3 of them coming in away games. Over 2.5 goals were scored in only 1 of 5 matches, and both teams scored in 1 match.

Head-to-Head

In 5 head-to-head matches, Houston Dynamo has not secured any wins. Seattle Sounders won 2 matches, and 3 ended in a draw. The goal difference is 2:5 in favor of the Sounders. The last encounter on May 11, 2025, resulted in a 1-3 away victory for Seattle Sounders. Recent direct duels show dominance by the away team.

Key Players

For Houston Dynamo, Guilherme stands out with 4 goals and 3 assists and an average rating of 8.35 this season. Mateusz Bogusz scored 1 goal and 1 assist with a rating of 7.06. Lawrence Ennali contributed 1 goal and has a rating of 6.78.

For Seattle Sounders, Paul Rothrock is a key player with 2 goals and 1 assist and a rating of 7.53. JesĂșs Ferreira impressed with 3 assists and a rating of 7.07. Cristian RoldĂĄn scored 1 goal and achieved a rating of 7.01.

Goalkeepers

Jonathan Bond of Houston Dynamo has kept 0 clean sheets this season with an average rating of 7.15. Andrew Thomas of Seattle Sounders has shown strong defensive support with 4 clean sheets and an average rating of 7.49.

Influences

Houston Dynamo's home performance shows an average of 2.50 goals scored and 2.50 goals conceded, indicating a balanced offensive and defensive output. Seattle Sounders have been defensively stable away from home, averaging 1.00 goal scored and conceding just 0.67 goals.

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