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Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas Prediction — Model Probabilities for 18 October 2026

MatchSense model probabilities for Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas on 18 October 2026. Form, the table and the head-to-head behind the numbers.

Key takeaways

  • The model's highest probability outcome is Houston Dynamo at 39.1%.
  • Houston Dynamo: 39.1%.
  • FC Dallas: 33.2%.
  • Draw: 27.8%.
  • 1 further market for this fixture is priced on the analysis page.
  • Houston Dynamo are 5th in the table, FC Dallas 3rd.
  • The estimate is revised when confirmed team sheets arrive.

Houston Dynamo welcome FC Dallas on 18 October 2026, 00:30 UTC in Major League Soccer. Below are the MatchSense model's probabilities for this fixture, alongside the form and head-to-head context behind them.

Houston Dynamo come into this 5th in the Major League Soccer table with 46 points; FC Dallas are 3rd on 50 points.

Who does the model favour?

OutcomeModel probability
Houston Dynamo39.1%
FC Dallas33.2%
Draw27.8%

A probability is a rate over many similar matches: 55% means about 55 in 100, and says nothing certain about this one.

What each side brings into this

Across their last 10, Houston Dynamo show 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats, keeping 3 clean sheets. FC Dallas bring a record of 6-2-2 from their last 10, keeping 3 clean sheets.

When these two have met

It is FC Dallas who lead this one 3-1-1. Their previous meeting was on 22 March 2026: FC Dallas 4-3 Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas taking it.

Beyond the match result, the model also prices one further market for this fixture — with a modelled price, the difference against the market, and a confidence band. That sits on the match analysis page.

Where the numbers come from

It starts from a Dixon-Coles style goal model, adds Elo ratings, recent results, home advantage and squad availability. An early version publishes days before kickoff and is revised once confirmed lineups land.

The full method is in How the MatchSense Prediction Model Works and How to Read Football Prediction Probabilities.

Go deeper

This page is analytical and educational. Probabilities are not guarantees of any result.

Frequently asked questions

Who is more likely to win, Houston Dynamo or FC Dallas?

The MatchSense model gives Houston Dynamo the highest probability at 39.1%. Even as the leading call it holds under half the probability, which makes this an open fixture.

When do Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas play?

Kick-off is scheduled for 18 October 2026, 00:30 UTC in Major League Soccer.

Which markets are analysed for Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas?

Alongside the match result shown on this page, the model prices 1 further markets — total goals, both sides scoring and goal-margin lines among them — each with a modelled price, the difference against the market and a confidence band, on the match analysis page.

What happened the last time Houston Dynamo played FC Dallas?

They last met on 22 March 2026, FC Dallas 4-3 Houston Dynamo. Across 5 meetings, Houston Dynamo have won 1, FC Dallas 3, with 1 drawn.

How is the model's accuracy measured?

The model is scored against past results, so a 60% probability has historically landed near 60% of the time. A single match remains uncertain.

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