MLS· Regular Season - 19· Shell Energy Stadium
Houston Dynamo
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Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 16 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
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| AH1 +1.5Houston Dynamo +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| 1XHouston Dynamo or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Los Angeles Galaxy +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 75% | 1.34 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| X2Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Houston Dynamo to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Houston Dynamo -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 25% | 3.93 | - |
| 2Los Angeles Galaxy to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 18% | 5.54 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Los Angeles Galaxy -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 15.52 | - |
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy preview & analysis
Match preview
Houston Dynamo host Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS (Regular Season - 19) at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with kick-off at 00:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Houston Dynamo have won 1, Los Angeles Galaxy have won 1 and 4 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Houston Dynamo narrow favourites: Houston Dynamo 44%, draw 38%, Los Angeles Galaxy 18%. We expect around 2.2 goals (1.4 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 38% for over 2.5 and 41% for both teams to score.
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Los Angeles Galaxy: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
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Houston Dynamo are favourites. Our model gives Houston Dynamo a 44% chance of winning, Los Angeles Galaxy 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
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We rate both teams to score at 41%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy kick off?
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Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy kicks off at 00:30 UTC on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston.
