Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
Los Angeles FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Houston Dynamo
Thu 29 Oct 2020 · 02:30 UTC Banc of California Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Eddie Segura 32' Y
Y 33' Matias Vera
Y 34' Matias Vera
R 59' Matias Vera
Y 72' Darwin Quintero
Jose Cifuentes 84' Y
Latif Blessing 85' Y
Y 90' Boniek Garcia

Overview

Match Preview

Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee C. Blanchard
  • Referee Alejandro Mariscal
  • Referee Ramy Touchan
  • Referee Thomas Zablocki
  • Referee Timothy Ford

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

7
5
6
Los Angeles FC 18 games · Avg 3.1 goals Houston Dynamo
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-29 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2020-07-14 Los Angeles FC 3–3 Houston Dynamo 2019-09-26 Los Angeles FC 3–1 Houston Dynamo 2019-07-13 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Los Angeles FC 2018-10-13 Los Angeles FC 4–2 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct Houston Dynamo H 2–1 W
25 Oct Los Angeles Galaxy H 2–0 W
19 Oct Portland Timbers A 1–1 D
15 Oct Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 1–2 L
11 Oct Seattle Sounders FC H 3–1 W
05 Oct Real Salt Lake A 3–1 W
Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct Los Angeles FC A 1–2 L
25 Oct Columbus Crew SC H 1–1 D
19 Oct Minnesota United FC A 2–2 D
15 Oct Nashville SC H 1–3 L
10 Oct Internacional CF Miami A 0–1 L
08 Oct FC Dallas H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Los Angeles FC Houston Dynamo
#21 Position #20
41 Points 44
28 Played 27
11 / 8 / 9 W / D / L 13 / 5 / 9
43 Scored 34
30 Conceded 32
+13 GD +2
1.46 PPG 1.63
39% Win % 48%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
46% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
41% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season

Los Angeles FC are 21st (41 pts). Houston Dynamo are 20th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
6/5
31-45
9/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
4/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
7/4
46-60
5/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga 14 G 5 A
Esteban David Martinez 4 G
Houston Dynamo
Guilherme 14 G 6 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Banc of California Stadium that hosts another battle between Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo.
  • 5' Houston Dynamo has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 9' What a strike from Diego Rossi! The score is 1-0.
  • 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Los Angeles FC that had 294 games and scored 585 goals.
  • 19' 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.
  • 22' Eddie Segura makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Los Angeles FC are in front.
  • 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eddie Segura on 32.
  • 33' Matias Vera was booked on 33.
  • 34' Matias Vera catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 34.
  • 39' Houston Dynamo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
  • 44' It looks surprising Los Angeles FC does not make any changes. Maynor Figueroa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Ariel Lassiter makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Houston Dynamo are in front.
  • 46' Ariel Lassiter gets the nod from Houston Dynamo. He replaces Memo Rodriguez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' What a moment for Diego Rossi! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Matias Vera.
  • 60' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carlos Vela is hanging Brian Rodriguez on the field on 60 minute.
  • 61' A change in the Los Angeles FC ranks — Francisco Ginella exits the field as Latif Blessing enters on 61.
  • 63' Boniek Garcia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mauro Manotas at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Houston Dynamo! Niccolo Lemoine comes on to replace Niko Hansen.
  • 72' Darwin Quintero is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
  • 77' With 0 assists to his name this season, Darwin Ceren is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Houston Dynamo.
  • 82' Los Angeles FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Houston Dynamo backline.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Jose Cifuentes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Latif Blessing argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Boniek Garcia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The points are shared — Los Angeles FC 2-1 Houston Dynamo. Honours even.

Lineups

Los Angeles FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tab Ramos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlos Vela 5
Diego Rossi 5
Adama Diomande 3
Jack McGlynn 3
Memo Rodriguez 2
Corey Baird 2
Mauro Manotas 2
Jose Cifuentes 2

Head to Head

2020-10-29 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2020-07-14 Los Angeles FC 3–3 Houston Dynamo 2019-09-26 Los Angeles FC 3–1 Houston Dynamo 2019-07-13 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Los Angeles FC 2018-10-13 Los Angeles FC 4–2 Houston Dynamo

Los Angeles FC Form

2020-10-29 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo W 2020-10-25 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2020-10-19 Portland Timbers 1–1 Los Angeles FC D 2020-10-15 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Los Angeles FC L 2020-10-11 Los Angeles FC 3–1 Seattle Sounders FC W 2020-10-05 Real Salt Lake 1–3 Los Angeles FC W

Houston Dynamo Form

2020-10-29 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo L 2020-10-25 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D 2020-10-19 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Houston Dynamo D 2020-10-15 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Nashville SC L 2020-10-10 Internacional CF Miami 1–0 Houston Dynamo L 2020-10-08 Houston Dynamo 2–0 FC Dallas W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89 Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for: Los Angeles FC to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC59% Draw23% Houston Dynamo18%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
41%
Los Angeles FC or Houston Dynamo
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Los Angeles FC41% Draw44% Houston Dynamo15%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap Los Angeles FC covers Push Houston Dynamo covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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