Houston Dynamo
3/7Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 5 available matches.
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Major League SoccerRegular seasonTHE MATCH CENTREHouston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Guilherme67′
Guilherme78′
H. Cuypers31′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Houston DynamoChicago Fire
1.090Expected goals · API-Football0.760
4Shots on target3
10Total Shots6
42%Ball Possession58%
3Corner Kicks5
11Fouls20
3Yellow Cards2
Red Cards
2Goalkeeper Saves2
374Total passes513
311Passes accurate423
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
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Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Houston Dynamo 0 reported
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Chicago Fire 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
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Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Chicago Fire
2/8Wins
1.4Goals / game
2.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Chicago Fire’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Houston Dynamo
7 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals3 of 7
Both teams scored5 of 7
Past results, not predictions.
See results
New York Red BullsHome · Friendlies Clubs3–2Atlanta United FCHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1San AntonioHome · Friendlies Clubs2–0New England RevolutionAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2FC CincinnatiHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1Sporting Kansas CityAway · Major League Soccer0–0Sporting Kansas CityHome · Major League Soccer1–3
Chicago Fire
8 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game2.1
Games with 3+ goals4 of 8
Both teams scored4 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Portland TimbersHome · Friendlies Clubs3–4Indy ElevenAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0AustinAway · Friendlies Clubs2–2Los Angeles GalaxyAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2Indy ElevenAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0Sporting Kansas CityAway · Friendlies Clubs1–0Nashville SCHome · Major League Soccer0–2Nashville SCAway · Major League Soccer2–7
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Houston Dynamo at home with Chicago Fire away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:42 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
Houston DynamoChicago Fire
26Matches played0
44Points earned0
13Wins0
1.3Goals scored / match—
1.2Goals conceded / match—
11Clean sheets0
7Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Houston Dynamo at home with Chicago Fire away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Houston Dynamo
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Ben Olsen
- 31
J. BondG - 28
E. SviatchenkoD - 3
Antonio CarlosD - 5
Lucas HalterD - 14
D. HolmesM - 30
A. BouzatM - 8
J. McGlynnM - 11
L. EnnaliM - 19
M. BoguszF - 20
GuilhermeF - 10
E. PonceF
Substitutes (9)
1 · J. Maurer
26 · B. Gillingham
18 · D. Samassekou
17 · N. Markanich
16 · H. Herrera
9 · O. Lingr
21 · F. Negri
22 · M. Arana
34 · A. Resch
Chicago Fire
Confirmed formation5-4-1Mario Barcena
- 1
C. BradyG - 2
L. BarrosoD - 5
S. RogersD - 16
J. WatermanD - 4
M. MbokaziD - 7
M. Haile-SelassieD - 17
R. LodM - 6
A. SaletrosM - 42
D. D'AvillaM - 11
P. ZinckernagelM - 9
H. CuypersF
Substitutes (8)
44 · J. Cohen
8 · C. Mueller
22 · M. Pineda
20 · J. Shokalook
38 · C. Cupps
12 · P. Dithejane
29 · D. Poreba
35 · S. Oregel
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Houston Dynamo
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bond | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — |
| Erik Sviatchenko | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 48 | 2 |
| Antônio Carlos | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 57 | 2 |
| Lucas Halter | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 57 | 2 |
| Duane Holmes | 79 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 5 |
| Agustín Bouzat | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Jack McGlynn | 87 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Lawrence Ennali | 89 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 14 | — |
| Mateusz Bogusz | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Guilherme | 87 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Ezequiel Ponce | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 13 | — |
| Ondrej Lingr | 11 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Franco Negri | 10 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Diadié Samassékou | 10 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Nick Markanich | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Jimmy Maurer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blake Gillingham | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agustín Resch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Héctor Herrera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthew Arana | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Chicago Fire
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brady | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — |
| Leonardo Barroso | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 39 | 4 |
| Samuel Rogers | 76 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 55 | — |
| Joel Waterman | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 74 | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 88 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 35 | — |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Robin Lod | 76 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Anton Salétros | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 86 | 2 |
| Dje Tah D'Avilla | 88 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 48 | — |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 38 | 1 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Christopher Cupps | 14 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — |
| Chris Mueller | 14 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Puso Dithejane | 9 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Sergio Oregel | 9 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Josh Cohen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mauricio Pineda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Poreba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jason Shokalook | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Major League Soccer table
Current standings · Western Conference. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 50 | DWLWL |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 47 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 47 | WDWWW |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 45 | WDWWD |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 44 | LDLWD |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 41 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 36 | LDWDL |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 36 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 35 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 | LLLDW |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 32 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | DDLLL |
| 13 |  Austin | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 31 | DDWDD |
| 14 |  Minnesota United FC | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 29 | LLLLL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 63 | -32 | 21 | WLWLL |
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