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Major League Soccer

Austin - Houston Dynamo

04/26/2026, 12:30 AM

2 : 0
Expected Goals
Austin
1.5
Total xG
2.7
Houston Dynamo
1.2
Most Likely Scores

1:1

14%

2:1

9%

2:0

8%

1:2

7%

2:2

5%
What influences the xG?
AUSHD

Austin

Attack weakness (0.72x league average)
-0.89
Small sample (4 matches) - regression to mean
+0.46
Defensive strength (2.4 conceded vs 1.9 league avg)
+0.45
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.4 goals/match)
-0.03
Jon Bell on the bench (2 goals, 0 assists)

Houston Dynamo

Defensive strength (2 conceded vs 1.3 league avg)
+0.73
Small sample (3 matches) - regression to mean
+0.12
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.4 goals/match)
-0.03
Full strength squad available

League

High-scoring league (3.2 goals/match)
+0.70
+0.70
The Lab
Statistical patterns from recent matches
  • 1
    Austin with Brendan Hines-Ike: 0.7 goals/90 min. Without: 4.7 goals/90 min (6 of 8 games)

  • 2
    Austin: first goal in 5 of 7 games (71%)

  • 3
    Houston Dynamo with Ibrahim Aliyu: 5.4 goals/90 min. Without: 1 goals/90 min (6 of 8 games)

  • 4
    Houston Dynamo: scored only after the break in 4 of 8 games

  • 5
    Austin: 4 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)

Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

43%

Draw

29%

Away Win

29%

Goals

Over 1.5

77%

Under 1.5

23%

Over 2.5

51%

Under 2.5

49%

Over 3.5

29%

Under 3.5

71%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

71%

Away or Draw

57%

No Draw

71%

Both Score

Yes

56%

No

44%

Key Factors
  • The mathematical analysis favors Austin for a home win with 43%, compared to 29% for Houston Dynamo
  • Houston Dynamo comes into the match in improved form with two consecutive wins, while Austin remained winless in their last 5 games
  • Austin is currently scoring more frequently (1.8 goals) than their season average (1.5 goals), while Houston concedes an average of 2.5 goals per away game
Risk Factors
  • Austin had only 3 days of rest since their last match
  • Houston Dynamo had only 3 days of rest since their last match
  • Houston Dynamo concedes an average of 2.5 goals per away game
Overview

Austin (12th place, 7 points) host Houston Dynamo (9th place, 12 points) in Major League Soccer. The match takes place on April 26, 2026, 12:30 AM. Austin is looking to move out of the relegation zone, while Houston aims to solidify their mid-table position. The mathematical analysis gives the home team a 43% chance of winning.

Form

Austin's form across all competitions is DDLDL, indicating 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Their last match was a 1-5 away defeat to SJ Earthquakes. Houston Dynamo enters the game with LLLWW form, which means 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses. Houston has won their last two matches, including a 1-0 away victory against Orlando City. (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss)

Statistics

Austin has an average of 1.33 goals scored per game this season and conceded 2.11 goals on average. At home, they average 1.33 goals scored and 1.33 goals conceded per home game. Austin kept 2 clean sheets and both teams scored in 7 matches. Houston Dynamo averages 1.5 goals scored and 2 goals conceded per game. Away from home, Houston conceded an average of 2.5 goals. Houston kept 2 clean sheets and both teams scored in 4 matches. Over 2.5 goals were scored in 7 of Austin's 9 matches. For Houston, this occurred in 4 of 8 matches.

Head-to-Head

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Austin secured 2 wins, Houston Dynamo also had 2 wins, and there was 1 draw. Austin scored 4 goals in these encounters, while Houston Dynamo scored 5. The most recent clash on August 10, 2025, ended in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record between the teams is even.

Key Players

For Austin, Facundo Torres (1 goal, 3 assists, avg rating 7.24) and Myrto Uzuni (2 goals, 1 assist, avg rating 6.82) are key attackers, whose form has recently declined slightly. Christian Ramirez (2 goals, 0 assists, avg rating 6.75) shows stable form. For Houston Dynamo, Guilherme (5 goals, 4 assists, avg rating 8.23) with stable form and Lawrence Ennali (2 goals, 0 assists, avg rating 6.67) stand out. Héctor Herrera (1 goal, 0 assists, avg rating 6.79) also shows stable form with an improved average rating in his last 5 games.

Goalkeepers

Austin will start with goalkeeper Brad Stuver, who has made 9 appearances this season and kept 2 clean sheets. For Houston Dynamo, Jonathan Bond is in goal. He has played 8 matches this season and also achieved 2 clean sheets.

Influences

Austin scores an average of 1.33 goals per home game and concedes an average of 1.33 goals at home. Houston Dynamo concedes an average of 2.5 goals per away game but also scores 1.5 goals away. No specific historical venue data or pitch surface influence data is available.

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