Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Houston Dynamo 14 games · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Jun | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 May | Austin FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jun | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jun | Portland Timbers | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jun | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #22 |
| 24 | Points | 22 |
| 13 | Played | 14 |
| 7 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 7 / 1 / 6 |
| 17 | Scored | 19 |
| 11 | Conceded | 23 |
| +6 | GD | -4 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 54% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 pts). Houston Dynamo are 22nd (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Lumen Field. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo.
- 5' Carlos Darwin Quintero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Houston Dynamo is showing some good football. However, Houston Dynamo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Junqua made 275 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Seattle Sounders FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Joe Corona has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 278 appearances.
- 33' A moment of madness from Yeimar Gomez on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Seattle Sounders FC will be frustrated.
- 38' Fafa Picault has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' Memo Rodriguez has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 48' Seattle Sounders FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Leyva on 51 minutes.
- 56' The 32-year-old Adam Lundqvist has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' It is a substitution in Houston Dynamo team. Memo Rodriguez is replaced by Carlos Darwin Quintero on 60 minute.
- 62' Kelyn Rowe does the damage! The net is bulging and Seattle Sounders FC surge ahead!
- 63' Kelyn Rowe adds to his 0 season tally! Seattle Sounders FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 68' Zarek Valentin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Seattle Sounders FC tonight.
- 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Fafa Picault.
- 83' The Seattle Sounders FC bench stirs into life. Danny Leyva is withdrawn and Joshua Atencio gets his opportunity.
- 84' Another change for Houston Dynamo made on 84 minute. Fafa Picault leaves to be changed by Mateo Bajamich.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Seattle Sounders FC in their trying to find a way past Houston Dynamo's compact .
- Seattle Sounders FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 12
-
94
Jimmy Medranda ↓ Brad Smith 84'
- 22
- 9
- 30
- 16
- 28
- 3
-
75
Danny Leyva ↓ Joshua Atencio 83'
- 92
Bench
-
11
Brad Smith ↑ 84'
- 18
- 87
-
84
Joshua Atencio ↑ 83'
- 45
- 21
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Houston Dynamo Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 5
- 3
- 8
- 4
-
21
Derrick Jones ↓ Darwin Ceren 60'
-
10
Fafa Picault ↓ Mateo Bajamich 84'
- 1
- 22
- 29
- 14
Bench
-
24
Darwin Ceren ↑ 60'
- 2
- 26
- 16
- 30
-
7
Mateo Bajamich ↑ 84'
- 13
-
23
Carlos Darwin Quintero ↑ 60'
Coach
Tab Ramos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Rothrock | 4 |
| Albert Rusnak | 3 |
| Raul Ruidiaz | 3 |
| Latif Blessing | 2 |
| Victor Rodriguez | 2 |
| Fredy Montero | 2 |
| Kelyn Rowe | 2 |
| Victor Rodriguez | 2 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2021-07-08
Seattle Sounders FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2021-07-05
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-06-27
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-06-24
Seattle Sounders FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2021-06-20
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-05-31
Seattle Sounders FC
0–0
Austin FC
D
Houston Dynamo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for:
Seattle Sounders FC to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Seattle Sounders FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
38%
Seattle Sounders FC or Houston Dynamo
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
3.6%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Houston Dynamo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 26% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.