Saturday , 14 November 2026

Nashville SC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Nashville SC
3 – 1
Full Time
Houston Dynamo
Sun 28 Sep 2025 · 00:30 UTC Geodis Park HT 45' · FT 45'
R 9' Erik Sviatchenko
Andy Najar 13' Y
Patrick Yazbek 38' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Nashville SC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Geodis Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 34 77
2 Internacional CF Miami 34 60
3 New England Revolution 34 58
4 Chicago Fire FC 34 55
5 Charlotte FC 34 54
6 Philadelphia Union 34 50
7 Columbus Crew SC 34 47
8 FC Cincinnati 34 46
9 Orlando City SC 34 46
10 New York City FC 34 42
11 New York Red Bulls 34 42
12 Toronto FC 34 39
13 Atlanta United FC 34 33
14 D.C. United SC 34 33
15 Montreal Impact FC 34 26
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 64
17 FC Dallas 34 58
18 St. Louis City 34 54
19 San Jose Earthquakes 34 52
20 Houston Dynamo 34 51
21 Los Angeles FC 34 47
22 Portland Timbers 34 46
23 Seattle Sounders FC 34 46
24 Real Salt Lake 34 45
25 Minnesota United FC 34 44
26 Los Angeles Galaxy 34 44
27 Colorado Rapids SC 34 43
28 San Diego FC 34 38
29 Austin FC 34 34
30 Sporting Kansas City 34 26

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
Nashville SC 5 games · Avg 3.0 goals Houston Dynamo
Last 5 meetings
2025-09-28 Nashville SC 3–1 Houston Dynamo 2022-10-03 Nashville SC 1–2 Houston Dynamo 2022-05-15 Houston Dynamo 2–0 Nashville SC 2020-10-15 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Nashville SC 2020-09-26 Nashville SC 1–1 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Nashville SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Houston Dynamo H 3–1 W
20 Sep Orlando City SC A 2–3 L
13 Sep FC Cincinnati A 1–2 L
31 Aug Atlanta United FC H 0–1 L
24 Aug Orlando City SC H 5–1 W
17 Aug New York City FC A 1–2 L
Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Nashville SC A 1–3 L
21 Sep Portland Timbers H 1–0 W
14 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 1–2 L
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

Season Stats

Nashville SC Houston Dynamo
#1 Position #20
77 Points 51
34 Played 34
23 / 8 / 3 W / D / L 14 / 9 / 11
71 Scored 43
25 Conceded 43
+46 GD +0
2.26 PPG 1.50
68% Win % 41%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season

Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts). Houston Dynamo are 20th (51 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nashville SC
0-15
4/1
16-30
10/3
31-45
6/4
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/7
76+
16/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/7
31-45
9/4
46-60
6/4
61-75
6/4
76+
5/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nashville SC
Sam Surridge 21 G 1 A
Hany Mukhtar 16 G 8 A
Warren Madrigal 5 G 2 A
Houston Dynamo
Guilherme 16 G 8 A
Mateusz Bogusz 8 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Nashville SC host Houston Dynamo — let the battle begin!
  • 2' Hany Mukhtar has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
  • 7' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 9' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Erik Sviatchenko on 9 minutes.
  • 13' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Najar is booked for Nashville SC — card on 13.
  • 15' Ondrej Lingr makes way for Obafemi Awodesu at the 15 minute mark. A tactical switch from Houston Dynamo.
  • 20' It’s high time Ben Olsen made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 38' Patrick Yazbek catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
  • 40' Junior Urso does the damage! The net is bulging and Houston Dynamo surge ahead!
  • 45' Houston Dynamo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 48' Sam Surridge does the damage! The net is bulging and Nashville SC surge ahead!
  • 50' What composure from Andy Najar! The Honduras international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. B.J. Callaghan might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' Time for substitution for Nashville SC. Andy Najar is replaced by Josh Bauer.
  • 62' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 67' Houston Dynamo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 69' Junior Urso makes way for Amine Bassi at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Houston Dynamo.
  • 70' A change in the Houston Dynamo ranks — Ezequiel Ponce exits the field as Duane Holmes enters on 70.
  • 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nashville SC and Houston Dynamo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 76' Nashville SC make a change. Hany Mukhtar trudges off to be replaced by Tyler Boyd on 76 minutes.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Nashville SC — Teal Bunbury on, Sam Surridge off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ethan Bartlow is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Houston Dynamo.
  • 84' Another change for Houston Dynamo made on 84 minute. Ethan Bartlow leaves to be changed by Sergio Santos.
  • 87' The whistle greets Jacob Shaffelburg as he departs to be replaced by Walker Zimmerman.
  • 3-1 the final result. Houston Dynamo will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Nashville SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach B.J. Callaghan

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Olsen

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlos Ferreira 3
Hany Mukhtar 3
Adalberto Carrasquilla 2
Walker Zimmerman 1
Junior Urso 1
Sam Surridge 1
Maynor Figueroa 1
Andy Najar 1

Head to Head

2025-09-28 Nashville SC 3–1 Houston Dynamo 2022-10-03 Nashville SC 1–2 Houston Dynamo 2022-05-15 Houston Dynamo 2–0 Nashville SC 2020-10-15 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Nashville SC 2020-09-26 Nashville SC 1–1 Houston Dynamo

Nashville SC Form

2025-09-28 Nashville SC 3–1 Houston Dynamo W 2025-09-20 Orlando City SC 3–2 Nashville SC L 2025-09-13 FC Cincinnati 2–1 Nashville SC L 2025-08-31 Nashville SC 0–1 Atlanta United FC L 2025-08-24 Nashville SC 5–1 Orlando City SC W 2025-08-17 New York City FC 2–1 Nashville SC L

Houston Dynamo Form

2025-09-28 Nashville SC 3–1 Houston Dynamo L 2025-09-21 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Portland Timbers W 2025-09-14 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Houston Dynamo L 2025-09-07 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Los Angeles Galaxy D 2025-08-31 St. Louis City 2–3 Houston Dynamo W 2025-08-24 Houston Dynamo 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07 Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for: Nashville SC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC58% Draw23% Houston Dynamo19%
Actual: Nashville SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
42%
Nashville SC or Houston Dynamo
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nashville SC44% Draw42% Houston Dynamo14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap Nashville SC covers Push Houston Dynamo covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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