MLS
Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Shell Energy Stadium, 01:30 (UK time).
Read the Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
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 LA Galaxy call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Houston Dynamo or Draw
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Houston Dynamo the side to beat, with roughly 56% 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 18 match into their MLS. Here is where Orange Crush stand:
In this competition
10 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost
1.78 points per game
27 scored, at 1.5 a game
24 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Orange Crush, season-wide
10 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Guilherme, 11 goals
Most assists: Guilherme, 5 assists
Recent results — Houston Dynamo
08/08/2026 16:30
01/08/2026 20:30
25/07/2026 20:30
22/07/2026 20:30
23/05/2026 22:30
LA Galaxy: how they are travelling
LA Galaxy come in 19 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Galaxy have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost
1.16 points per game
24 scored, at 1.26 a game
29 conceded, at 1.53 a game
The Galaxy, season-wide
5 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gabriel Fortes Chaves, 5 goals
Most assists: Marco Reus, 6 assists
Recent results — The Galaxy
01/08/2026 22:30
25/07/2026 22:30
22/07/2026 22:30
17/07/2026 22:25
23/05/2026 22:30
The head-to-head favours LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy have generally come out ahead of Orange Crush in their recent meetings.
From 34 match(es):
LA Galaxy: 13 win(s)
Houston Dynamo: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 10
That trend is worth factoring into the Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy prediction.
Form comparison Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
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 |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.78 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
W
|
1.44 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.46 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.32 | 1.59 |
Away Team
LA Galaxy
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
L
L
|
1.16 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.68 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.6 |
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 LA Galaxy
Match: Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for La Naranja vs Los Galácticos that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.61
League: 3.22
Both Teams to Score
61%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
78%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 61%
Cards
4.89
League: 4.35
Corners
9.34
League: 9.98
Home Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.78 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
W
|
1.44 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.46 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.32 | 1.59 |
Away Team
LA Galaxy
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
L
L
|
1.16 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.68 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.6 |
Corners
9.34 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Houston Dynamo received +3% more corners than LA Galaxy in the MLS
9.05 / Match
New England Revolution
(4)
Sporting KC
(6)
Austin
(1)
DC United
(3)
LA Galaxy
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(4)
Real Salt Lake
(1)(6)
FC Dallas
(6)
SJ Earthquakes
(4)
St. Louis City
(9)
Los Angeles FC
(9)
Houston Dynamo
(1)
Seattle Sounders
(8)
Sporting KC
Cards
2.39 / Match
+1% Cards / Match
LA Galaxy received +1% more cards than Houston Dynamo in the MLS
2.42 / Match
New England Revolution
(1)
Sporting KC
(1)
Austin
(2)
DC United
(2)
LA Galaxy
(3)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
Real Salt Lake
(1)(2)
FC Dallas
(3)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
St. Louis City
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(4)
Seattle Sounders
(2)
Sporting KC
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+19%
Houston Dynamo is +19% better in terms of goals scored
1.26 / Match
New England Revolution
(2)
Sporting KC
(2)
Austin
(3)
DC United
(1)
LA Galaxy
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
Real Salt Lake
(0)(0)
FC Dallas
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(1)
St. Louis City
(0)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(2)
Seattle Sounders
(1)
Sporting KC
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+13%
LA Galaxy condeded +13% more goals than Houston Dynamo
1.53 / Match
New England Revolution
(0)
Sporting KC
(0)
Austin
(0)
DC United
(1)
LA Galaxy
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(0)
Real Salt Lake
(3)(0)
FC Dallas
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
St. Louis City
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(0)
Seattle Sounders
(3)
Sporting KC
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 40 | 2.22 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 38 | 2.11 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC
|
19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 1.79 |
| 4 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 34 | 2 |
| 5 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 33 | 1.83 |
| 6 |
Houston Dynamo
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 7 |
New England Revolution
|
18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 30 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Chicago Fire
|
17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 29 | 1.71 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Real Salt Lake
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 11 |
FC Cincinnati
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 44 | 1 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 12 |
New York City
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 13 |
St. Louis City
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 14 |
New York RB
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 15 |
Charlotte
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 16 |
Portland Timbers
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 18 |
Seattle Sounders
|
17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 24 | 1.41 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 23 | 1.28 |
| 20 |
LA Galaxy
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 21 |
Colorado Rapids
|
18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 22 | 1.22 |
| 22 |
San Diego
|
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 20 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Columbus Crew
|
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 28 | -2 | 20 | 1.11 |
| 25 |
Toronto
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 26 |
Austin
|
18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 36 | -14 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 27 |
Philadelphia Union
|
18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 16 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 35 | -11 | 16 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Sporting KC
|
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 46 | -28 | 14 | 0.78 |
| 30 |
Atlanta United FC
|
18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 | 12 | 0.67 |
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