Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHouston Dynamo to win ✗57% · @1.81
Double chanceHouston Dynamo or draw ✓82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.14
Houston Dynamo vs DC United preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Houston Dynamo take on DC United on Thursday 23 July, kicking off at 01:30 (WAT) at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston Dynamo are 5th with 51 points from 34 games (in the top half), while DC United sit 14th on 33 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Houston Dynamo's last 5: WWDWL Most recently they beat America de Cali 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
DC United's last 5: DDLDW Most recently they drew with CF Montreal 4–4 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Houston Dynamo arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Houston Dynamo and 0.9 for DC United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Houston Dynamo 57%, draw 24%, DC United 18%.
Safer route: Houston Dynamo or draw (82%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Houston Dynamo or draw – a 82% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Houston Dynamo 1–0 DC United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Houston Dynamo57%fair 1.75 · @1.81
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.75
DC United18%fair 5.41 · @4.00
2.69Expected goals
1.81Houston Dynamo xG
0.88DC United xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Houston Dynamo 1.8 – 0.9 DC United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Houston Dynamo to win✗
57%
1.75
1.81
Double chance
Houston Dynamo or draw✓
82%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.70
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.42
Half-time result
Houston Dynamo ahead at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Houston Dynamo / FT Houston Dynamo✗
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.14
–
Form
Houston Dynamo – last 6
WWDWLW
16 Jul
vs America de Cali
2–1
W
12 Jul
vs CD Olimpia
3–0
W
24 May
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
D
17 May
vs Vancouver Whitecaps
1–0
W
14 May
@ Real Salt Lake
0–3
L
11 May
@ Los Angeles FC
4–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
DC United – last 6
DDLDWD
24 May
vs CF Montreal
4–4
D
17 May
vs St. Louis City
1–1
D
14 May
vs Chicago Fire
1–3
L
10 May
@ Nashville SC
2–2
D
26 Apr
vs Orlando City SC
3–2
W
23 Apr
@ New York Red Bulls
4–4
D
2.5Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Houston Dynamo and DC United.
What is the prediction for Houston Dynamo vs DC United?
Our pick is Houston Dynamo or draw with a 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Houston Dynamo vs DC United?
On our numbers Houston Dynamo have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 24% and DC United 18%.
How many goals will there be in Houston Dynamo vs DC United?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Houston Dynamo vs DC United?
Our predicted score is Houston Dynamo 1–0 DC United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Houston Dynamo vs DC United?
Houston Dynamo vs DC United (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Shell Energy Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.