Thursday , 2 July 2026

Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Houston Dynamo
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Dallas
Sun 23 Feb 2025 · 01:30 UTC Shell Energy Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 25' Bernard Kamungo
Sebastian Kowalczyk 32' Y
Y 65' Sebastien Ibeagha
Y 67' Ramiro
Y 89' Osaze Urhoghide

Overview

Match Preview

Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas — MLS at Shell Energy Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

4
9
8
Houston Dynamo 21 games · Avg 3.0 goals FC Dallas
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-23 Houston Dynamo 1–2 FC Dallas 2024-05-19 Houston Dynamo 1–1 FC Dallas 2024-04-28 FC Dallas 2–0 Houston Dynamo 2023-10-01 Houston Dynamo 0–0 FC Dallas 2023-05-21 FC Dallas 1–1 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb FC Dallas H 1–2 L
20 Oct Los Angeles Galaxy H 2–1 W
06 Oct St. Louis City A 0–3 L
03 Oct New England Revolution H 2–1 W
29 Sep Seattle Sounders FC A 0–1 L
22 Sep Austin FC A 1–0 W
FC Dallas
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Houston Dynamo A 2–1 W
20 Oct Sporting Kansas City H 2–1 W
06 Oct Portland Timbers A 0–0 D
03 Oct San Jose Earthquakes A 2–3 L
29 Sep Orlando City SC H 1–3 L
22 Sep Los Angeles FC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Houston Dynamo FC Dallas
#22 Position #19
22 Points 25
14 Played 15
7 / 1 / 6 W / D / L 7 / 4 / 4
19 Scored 30
23 Conceded 22
-4 GD +8
1.57 PPG 1.67
50% Win % 47%

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
20% Clean Sheets
FC Dallas this season

Houston Dynamo are 22nd (22 pts). FC Dallas are 19th (25 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Houston Dynamo
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Dallas
0-15
4/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Shell Energy Stadium as Houston Dynamo face off against FC Dallas in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The 28-year-old Maarten Paes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Artur has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' FC Dallas are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' Assisted by Ezequiel Ponce with the perfectly-timed delivery and Amine Bassi makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ethan Bartlow, as he is very good at scoring at Shell Energy Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' FC Dallas player sees a card in front of him.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' The referee has no hesitation. Sebastian Kowalczyk is booked for Houston Dynamo — card on 32.
  • 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Houston Dynamo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Dallas needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' Bernard Kamungo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 55' Petar Musa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
  • 60' Ibrahim Aliyu has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 275 appearances.
  • 62' The FC Dallas bench stirs into life. Bernard Kamungo is withdrawn and Pedrinho gets his opportunity.
  • 63' Ibrahim Aliyu makes way for Nicolas Lodeiro at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Houston Dynamo.
  • 65' Sebastien Ibeagha has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 65.
  • 67' That is a card for FC Dallas. Ramiro will be fuming at that decision.
  • 69' Time for substitution for FC Dallas. Ramiro is replaced by Tsiki Ntsabeleng.
  • 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 76' Sensational shot from Anderson Julio. FC Dallas is back in the lead.
  • 80' Fresh legs for FC Dallas! Patrickson Delgado comes on to replace Luciano Acosta.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Houston Dynamo team. Daniel Steres is replaced by Franco Escobar on 85 minute.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Osaze Urhoghide argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 89' Houston Dynamo ring the changes. Sebastian Kowalczyk has done his job and it is now time for Erik Duenas to step up.
  • FC Dallas celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

FC Dallas Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fafa Picault 4
Jader Obrian 4
Mauro Manotas 4
Michael Barrios 3
Jesus Ferreira 3
Petar Musa 3
Matt Hedges 2
Mauro Manotas 2

Head to Head

2025-02-23 Houston Dynamo 1–2 FC Dallas 2024-05-19 Houston Dynamo 1–1 FC Dallas 2024-04-28 FC Dallas 2–0 Houston Dynamo 2023-10-01 Houston Dynamo 0–0 FC Dallas 2023-05-21 FC Dallas 1–1 Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo Form

2025-02-23 Houston Dynamo 1–2 FC Dallas L 2024-10-20 Houston Dynamo 2–1 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2024-10-06 St. Louis City 3–0 Houston Dynamo L 2024-10-03 Houston Dynamo 2–1 New England Revolution W 2024-09-29 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Houston Dynamo L 2024-09-22 Austin FC 0–1 Houston Dynamo W

FC Dallas Form

2025-02-23 Houston Dynamo 1–2 FC Dallas W 2024-10-20 FC Dallas 2–1 Sporting Kansas City W 2024-10-06 Portland Timbers 0–0 FC Dallas D 2024-10-03 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 FC Dallas L 2024-09-29 FC Dallas 1–3 Orlando City SC L 2024-09-22 FC Dallas 3–1 Los Angeles FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27 Houston Dynamo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 FC Dallas xG
I would bet for: Houston Dynamo or FC Dallas 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Houston Dynamo30% Draw28% FC Dallas42%
Actual: FC Dallas win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Houston Dynamo or Draw
58%
Draw or FC Dallas
70%
Houston Dynamo or FC Dallas
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Houston Dynamo22% Draw45% FC Dallas33%
Actual: Houston Dynamo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo

Handicap Houston Dynamo covers Push FC Dallas covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
FC Dallas keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.