MLS
Houston Dynamo vs DC United
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Houston Dynamo vs DC United Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Houston Dynamo vs DC United carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 23/07 (Thursday) at Shell Energy Stadium, 01:30 (UK time).
Read the Houston Dynamo vs DC United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Houston Dynamo vs DC United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Houston Dynamo vs DC United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Houston Dynamo Win
Last updated on 20-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Houston Dynamo the side to beat, with roughly 52% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Houston Dynamo Preview
Houston Dynamo reach this fixture 14 match into their MLS. Here is where Orange Crush stand:
In this competition
7 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost
1.57 points per game
19 scored, at 1.36 a game
23 conceded, at 1.64 a game
Orange Crush, season-wide
7 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Guilherme, 8 goals
Most assists: Guilherme, 4 assists
Recent results — Houston Dynamo
23/05/2026 22:30
16/05/2026 20:30
13/05/2026 21:30
10/05/2026 21:00
02/05/2026 20:30
DC United: how they are travelling
DC United come in 15 matches into their MLS.
Here is what Black and Red have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost
1.2 points per game
21 scored, at 1.4 a game
25 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Black and Red, season-wide
4 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Thai Baribo, 8 goals
Most assists: Peglow, 3 assists
Recent results — Black and Red
23/05/2026 19:30
16/05/2026 19:30
13/05/2026 19:30
09/05/2026 21:15
03/05/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Houston Dynamo
Recent meetings have tended to go Houston Dynamo's way against DC United.
From 22 match(es):
Houston Dynamo: 13 win(s)
DC United: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Houston Dynamo vs DC United prediction.
Form comparison Houston Dynamo vs DC United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.57 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.14 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 29% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.64 | 0.86 | 2.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 29% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 43% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.42 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.32 | 1.74 |
Away Team
DC United
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
D
W
|
1.2 |
| Home |
D
D
L
W
L
|
1.14 |
| Away |
D
W
D
D
L
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.07 | 3.86 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.57 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 2.29 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 14% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 14% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.56 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.5 | 1.57 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Houston Dynamo vs DC United
Match: Houston Dynamo vs DC United
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 23/07/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for La Naranja vs DC United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.19
League: 3.31
Both Teams to Score
34%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
47%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 62%
Cards
5
League: 4.48
Corners
9.04
League: 10.01
Home Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.57 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.14 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 29% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.64 | 0.86 | 2.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 29% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 43% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.42 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.32 | 1.74 |
Away Team
DC United
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
D
W
|
1.2 |
| Home |
D
D
L
W
L
|
1.14 |
| Away |
D
W
D
D
L
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.07 | 3.86 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.57 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 2.29 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 14% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 14% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.56 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.5 | 1.57 |
Corners
9.57 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
DC United received +9% more corners than Houston Dynamo in the MLS
10.4 / Match
LA Galaxy
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(4)
Real Salt Lake
(1)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Colorado Rapids
(6)
Austin
(5)
San Diego
(1)(6)
Montreal Impact
(5)
St. Louis City
(7)
Chicago Fire
(7)
Nashville SC
(3)
New York City
(7)
Orlando City
(3)
New York RB
Cards
2.64 / Match
+28% Cards / Match
Houston Dynamo received +28% more cards than DC United in the MLS
2.07 / Match
LA Galaxy
(3)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
Real Salt Lake
(1)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Colorado Rapids
(3)
Austin
(2)
San Diego
(2)(2)
Montreal Impact
(3)
St. Louis City
(0)
Chicago Fire
(1)
Nashville SC
(4)
New York City
(5)
Orlando City
(2)
New York RB
Goals Scored
1.36 / Match
+3%
DC United is +3% better in terms of goals scored
1.4 / Match
LA Galaxy
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
Real Salt Lake
(0)
Los Angeles FC
(4)
Colorado Rapids
(1)
Austin
(0)
San Diego
(1)(4)
Montreal Impact
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)
Chicago Fire
(2)
Nashville SC
(2)
New York City
(3)
Orlando City
(4)
New York RB
Goals Conceded
1.64 / Match
+2%
DC United condeded +2% more goals than Houston Dynamo
1.67 / Match
LA Galaxy
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(0)
Real Salt Lake
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Colorado Rapids
(0)
Austin
(2)
San Diego
(0)(4)
Montreal Impact
(1)
St. Louis City
(3)
Chicago Fire
(2)
Nashville SC
(0)
New York City
(2)
Orlando City
(4)
New York RB
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 36 | 2.4 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 2.29 |
| 3 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 32 | 2.13 |
| 4 |
Inter Miami
|
15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 31 | 2.07 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 1.69 |
| 6 |
Chicago Fire
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 7 |
Real Salt Lake
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 1.79 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Seattle Sounders
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 1.71 |
| 11 |
Houston Dynamo
|
14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 22 | 1.57 |
| 12 |
New York RB
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 13 |
Minnesota United
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 14 |
Charlotte
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 15 |
FC Cincinnati
|
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
LA Galaxy
|
16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 20 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
St. Louis City
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 18 |
New York City
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 21 |
Portland Timbers
|
15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 22 |
Columbus Crew
|
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 23 |
Colorado Rapids
|
15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 24 |
Montreal Impact
|
15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 31 | -9 | 15 | 1 |
| 25 |
Toronto
|
15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 29 | -7 | 15 | 1 |
| 26 |
Austin
|
15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 27 |
Orlando City
|
15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 28 |
Sporting KC
|
15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 39 | -23 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 30 |
Philadelphia Union
|
15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 30 | -12 | 7 | 0.47 |
Odds
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