Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Shell Energy Stadium.
- Houston Dynamo 14 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | St. Louis City | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Aug | Austin FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jul | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Jul | Los Angeles FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Jul | Austin FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Houston Dynamo | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #24 |
| 22 | Points | 20 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 7 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 5 / 5 / 5 |
| 19 | Scored | 22 |
| 23 | Conceded | 22 |
| -4 | GD | +0 |
| 1.57 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 50% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Houston Dynamo are 22nd (22 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 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
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Shell Energy Stadium!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Junior Urso, as he is very good at scoring at Shell Energy Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Houston Dynamo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Houston Dynamo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Los Angeles Galaxy fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' What a moment for Ezequiel Ponce! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' The 25-year-old Gabriel Pec has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Christian Ramirez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Berry on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Maya Yoshida argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Houston Dynamo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Mauricio Cuevas is booked for Los Angeles Galaxy — card on 58.
- 62' A tactical swap from Los Angeles Galaxy — Miki Yamane on, Mauricio Cuevas off on 62 minutes.
- 63' Los Angeles Galaxy make a change. Elijah Wynder trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Sanabria on 63 minutes.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Houston Dynamo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' The referee shows Houston Dynamo player a card on 71.
- 76' It is a substitution in Houston Dynamo team. Ethan Bartlow is replaced by Pablo Ortiz on 76 minute.
- 79' The crowd applauds Harbor Miller as he leaves the pitch. Isaiah Parente steps in for Los Angeles Galaxy.
- 83' A tactical swap from Houston Dynamo — Amine Bassi on, Ondrej Lingr off on 83 minutes.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' Poor challenge from Gabriel Pec. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Another substitution for Houston Dynamo to replace Lawrence Ennali by Sebastian Kowalczyk on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Houston Dynamo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 31
-
14
Duane Holmes ↓ Obafemi Awodesu 90'
- 10
- 6
- 30
- 25
-
9
Ondrej Lingr ↓ Amine Bassi 83'
-
4
Ethan Bartlow ↓ Pablo Ortiz 76'
- 11
- 36
Bench
-
8
Amine Bassi ↑ 83'
- 5
- 1
- 16
-
27
Sebastian Kowalczyk ↑ 90'
- 7
- 17
-
24
Obafemi Awodesu ↑ 90'
-
22
Pablo Ortiz ↑ 76'
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 12
- 7
- 14
- 6
- 27
- 63
-
19
Mauricio Cuevas ↓ Miki Yamane 62'
-
21
Tucker Lepley ↓ Gabriel Pec 46'
-
26
Harbor Miller ↓ Isaiah Parente 79'
-
22
Elijah Wynder ↓ Lucas Sanabria 63'
Bench
- 15
-
17
Christian Ramirez ↑ 46'
-
2
Miki Yamane ↑ 62'
- 1
-
16
Isaiah Parente ↑ 79'
-
11
Gabriel Pec ↑ 46'
- 5
-
8
Lucas Sanabria ↑ 63'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ola Kamara | 3 |
| Cristian Pavon | 3 |
| Kevin Cabral | 3 |
| Mauro Manotas | 3 |
| Ezequiel Ponce | 3 |
| Carlos Ferreira | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Riqui Puig | 2 |
Head to Head
Houston Dynamo Form
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2025-09-07
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2025-08-24
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2025-08-16
Internacional CF Miami
3–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2025-08-11
Los Angeles Galaxy
0–4
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2025-07-20
Los Angeles FC
3–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2025-07-17
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Austin FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Houston Dynamo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Houston Dynamo or Los Angeles Galaxy 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Houston Dynamo or Draw
68%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
59%
Houston Dynamo or Los Angeles Galaxy
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Houston Dynamo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo
| Handicap | Houston Dynamo covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.