Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
1
Value bet: Houston Dynamo to win @ 1.95 – our chance 59% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultHouston Dynamo to win ✗59% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✗83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.55
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Houston Dynamo take on FC Cincinnati on Sunday 20 September, 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 FC Cincinnati sit 9th on 46 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Houston Dynamo's last 5: LWDDL Most recently they lost to San Jose Earthquakes 0–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FC Cincinnati's last 5: DLLDW Most recently they drew with Charlotte 3–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.2 for Houston Dynamo and 1.3 for FC Cincinnati. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 68% and both teams to score at 65%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Houston Dynamo 59%, draw 17%, FC Cincinnati 24%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.50.
Value angle: Houston Dynamo to win at 1.95 – 59% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Houston Dynamo 2–1 FC Cincinnati. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Houston Dynamo59%fair 1.70 · @1.95
Draw17%fair 5.95 · @3.70
FC Cincinnati24%fair 4.09 · @3.20
3.49Expected goals
2.17Houston Dynamo xG
1.32FC Cincinnati xG
65%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–19%
2–07%
3–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Houston Dynamo 2.2 – 1.3 FC Cincinnati 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✗
59%
1.70
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
83%
1.20
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Houston Dynamo ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Houston Dynamo / FT Houston Dynamo✗
36%
2.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.55
–
Form
Houston Dynamo – last 6
LWDDLW
13 Sep
@ San Jose Earthquakes
0–1
L
10 Sep
vs Real Salt Lake
2–1
W
6 Sep
@ Charlotte
0–0
D
30 Aug
vs San Jose Earthquakes
0–0
D
23 Aug
@ St. Louis City
1–2
L
20 Aug
@ Vancouver Whitecaps
1–0
W
0.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Cincinnati – last 6
DLLDWD
13 Sep
vs Charlotte
3–3
D
10 Sep
@ Philadelphia Union
0–5
L
30 Aug
@ Nashville SC
0–4
L
23 Aug
vs Seattle Sounders
1–1
D
20 Aug
vs New York City FC
2–1
W
16 Aug
@ Orlando City SC
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati.
What is the prediction for Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
On our numbers Houston Dynamo have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FC Cincinnati 24%.
How many goals will there be in Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
Our predicted score is Houston Dynamo 2–1 FC Cincinnati, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 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.
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