Main prediction: Houston Dynamo to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Houston Dynamo
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Houston Dynamo and LA Galaxy have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 16/08 (Sunday), at Shell Energy Stadium (The Oven), at 01:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Houston Dynamo have won 3 time(s) and score 1.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, LA Galaxy have won 0 time(s). Houston Dynamo have a 56% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy.
Prediction for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
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Overview Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
Houston Dynamo are favourites, with a 56% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Los Angeles Galaxy win are at 4.878 and a draw at 8.5.
In the MLS, Houston Dynamo have 10 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 27 goal(s) scored and 24 conceded, having Guilherme as top scorer with 11 goal(s). Meanwhile, LA Galaxy have 5 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 24 goal(s) scored and 29 conceded, and Gabriel Fortes Chaves as top scorer with 5 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Houston Dynamo and LA Galaxy, all had under 2.5 goals.
Houston Dynamo are unbeaten against LA Galaxy in 4 matches.
Houston Dynamo have conceded goals in all of their last 5 clashes against LA Galaxy.
Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in 6 matches in the MLS.
LA Galaxy are winless in 5 matches in the competition.
In the last 5 matches involving LA Galaxy, all had over 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Houston Dynamo and LA Galaxy
In 34 clashes, LA Galaxy have the advantage over Houston Dynamo: 13 win(s) against 11 and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 24/05/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: LA Galaxy 1-1 Houston Dynamo.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Houston Dynamo: current form
Houston Dynamo have played 18 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
10 win(s), 2 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.78 point(s) per match
27 goals scored (1.5 per match)
Top scorer: Guilherme (11 goal(s))
LA Galaxy: current form
For the visitors, LA Galaxy have played 19 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
5 win(s), 7 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.16 point(s) per match
24 goals scored (1.26 per match)
Top scorer: Gabriel Fortes Chaves (5 goal(s))
Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy key players
In the MLS, Guilherme carries Houston Dynamo Football Club's attack with 11 goal(s).
The playmaker is Jack McGlynn, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Guilherme has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Gabriel Fortes Chaves is the name that frightens the most for The Galaxy with 5 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Marco Reus leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Gabriel Fortes Chaves has accumulated 5 goal(s).
Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy statistics in the MLS
Houston Dynamo have an average of 9.34 corners and 2.39 cards per match. LA Galaxy have 9.05 corners and 2.42 cards. Follow all the statistics for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy below.
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W D L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 67% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.11 | 3.56 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.78 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 33% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 56% | 44% |
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xG
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1.49 | 1.46 | 1.52 |
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xGA
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1.45 | 1.32 | 1.59 |
LA Galaxy
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D L L D D |
0.6 |
| Away | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 20% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.5 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.1 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.4 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 70% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 20% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 33% |
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xG
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1.55 | 1.68 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.6 |
More tips for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
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Correct score prediction for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
The favoritism in the odds points to Houston Dynamo. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Houston Dynamo 1-0 LA Galaxy. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
Check out where to watch the live match between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Houston Dynamo and LA Galaxy
The line-ups for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Houston Dynamo Football Club line-up
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5
Lucas Halter
Defender
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6
Artur
Midfielder
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8
Jack McGlynn
Midfielder
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10
Ezequiel Ponce
Forward
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11
Lawrence Ennali
Forward
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16
Héctor Herrera
Midfielder
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19
Mateusz Bogusz
Midfielder
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20
Guilherme
Forward
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31
Jonathan Bond
Goalkeeper
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34
Agustin Resch
Defender
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36
Felipe Vieira
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Los Angeles Galaxy line-up
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4
Maya Yoshida
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5
Jakob Glesnes
Defender
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8
Lucas Magolé
Midfielder
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12
James Marcinkowski
Goalkeeper
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14
John Nelson
Defender
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15
Justin Haak
Defender
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18
Marco Reus
Midfielder
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21
Robert Taylor
Forward
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22
Elijah Wynder
Midfielder
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26
Harbor Miller
Defender
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28
Joseph Paintsil
Forward
The LA Galaxy starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
Match: Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium (The Oven)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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