MLS· Regular Season - 26· Shell Energy Stadium
Houston Dynamo
FC Cincinnati2-2
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Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Houston Dynamo +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.16 | - |
| AH2 +1.5FC Cincinnati +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 80% | 1.26 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| 1XHouston Dynamo or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2FC Cincinnati or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| 1Houston Dynamo to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2FC Cincinnati to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Houston Dynamo -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 20% | 4.90 | - |
| AH2 -1.5FC Cincinnati -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 7.36 | - |
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati preview & analysis
Match preview
Houston Dynamo host FC Cincinnati in the MLS (Regular Season - 26) at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with kick-off at 00:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Houston Dynamo arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 2. Most recently they lost to San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 away. They're 5th in the table with 46 points from 29 games. FC Cincinnati arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 8. Most recently they drew with Charlotte 3-3 at home.
Head to head
In the last 5 meetings between these sides, Houston Dynamo have won 0, FC Cincinnati have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Houston Dynamo narrow favourites: Houston Dynamo 38%, draw 32%, FC Cincinnati 30%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.5 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Houston Dynamo- 13 SeptASan Jose Earthquakes0-1
- 10 SeptHReal Salt Lake2-1
FC Cincinnati- 13 SeptHCharlotte3-3
- 10 SeptAPhiladelphia Union0-5
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
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Houston Dynamo are favourites. Our model gives Houston Dynamo a 38% chance of winning, FC Cincinnati 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati kick off?
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Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati kicks off at 00:30 UTC on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston.
