Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Predictions
Houston could land the money against Cincinnati and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -109 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
Dive into our Houston vs Cincinnati betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Preview
Houston Dynamo host FC Cincinnati at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 19 September.
Houston Dynamo were beaten in their last game. Away from home at PayPal Park, San Jose Earthquakes claimed a 1-0 win. Dynamo had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and five shots on target.
FC Cincinnati drew 3-3 in their previous game. This was at home against Charlotte FC at TQL Stadium. Pat Noonan's team racked up ten shots on goal and enjoyed 69% possession, while Kevin Denkey scored twice and Pavel Bucha also found the net.
H2H: Cincinnati Won Previous Head-to-Head Clash
Cincinnati are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Houston. In the last clash, Cincinnati secured a 2-1 win when hosting at TQL Stadium. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Cincinnati wins along with a single draw.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Houston Dynamo |
33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 43:42 | 51 |
| 13 |  FC Cincinnati |
33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 67 | 73 | -6 | 67:73 | 46 |
Houston have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. The Texas outfit have averaged 53.9% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.4 goals from 2.8 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 4.6 corners.
Top goalscorer Guilherme Augusto has found the net 5 times, Mateusz Bogusz 3, with Ibrahim Aliyu and two other players on 1. Jack McGlynn and Guilherme Augusto have been top assistors with 2.
Cincinnati have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 6.9 shots on goal, 14.6 attempts and 2.2 goals. The Orange and Blue average 52.7% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 14.9 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.
Evander Ferreira has top scored with 6, followed by Kevin Denkey and Pavel Bucha on 5 and 4. Evander Ferreira has been the top assist maker with 7 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jonathan Bond (GK), Felipe Andrade, Antonio Carlos, Lucas Halter, Franco Negri, Lawrence Ennali, Artur, Hector Herrera, Mateusz Bogusz, Guilherme Augusto, Agustin Bouzat.
FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Samuel Gidi, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Obinna Nwobodo, Kenji Mboma Dem, Gerardo Valenzuela, Kevin Denkey, Evander Ferreira.
Main Match Prediction
We’re going for a straight pick on Houston as we think they’re the likely winners of this MLS contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -109 currently available.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest MLS form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
According to the latest odds, there’s a 52.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
If you expect Houston to win but also concede at least once, then it stands to reason that the Result + BTTS Yes selection provides a nice betting option at a bigger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Cincinnati
Houston are available to back at +600 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston) can be wagered to cover the shots on goal line at +150. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
Mateusz Bogusz (Houston) has managed three goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +210 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 5.60 corners for Cincinnati in their past 5 matches, while the previous two Houston home games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. The Cincinnati Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -149.
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Cincinnati
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Houston to succeed, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market and also Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston) to end up with over 1.5 shots on target.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Houston Dynamo odds are -116 which leads to them being favourites in this MLS clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 54% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re interested in wagering FC Cincinnati, you can get +260 for the underdog.
You can choose between Houston -0.5 at -119 or Cincinnati +0.5 at -110 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -208.
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There is +150 available that Ibrahim Aliyu finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +450.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Houston haven’t tasted defeat in eight consecutive matches at Shell Energy Stadium. Dynamo have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.50.
Cincinnati are winless in the last six away games. Pat Noonan's team have clocked up five draws, four losses and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.80.
When previously meeting at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston and Cincinnati played out a 1-1 draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Dynamo Home Stats |
7-2-1 | 1.80 | 1.30 | 0.50 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
| FC Cincinnati Away Stats |
1-5-4 | 4.50 | 1.70 | 2.80 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Houston Dynamo League Stats
FC Cincinnati League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Houston Dynamo this season are Guilherme Augusto (13), Mateusz Bogusz (5), Lawrence Ennali (3)
- Top Assistors for Houston Dynamo this season are Guilherme Augusto (6), Jack McGlynn (5), Lawrence Ennali (3)
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Houston vs Cincinnati team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest on injuries.
Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Houston Dynamo Substitutes
- 14Duane Holmes
- 17Nick Markanich
- 18Diadie Samassekou
- 22Matthew Arana
- 23Duncan McGuire
- 24Ibrahim Aliyu
- 26Blake Gillingham
- 35Logan Erb
- 37Gilberto Rivera
FC Cincinnati Substitutes
- 2Alvas Elvis Powell
- 13Evan Louro
- 14Kristian Fletcher
- 15T. Lingani Hadebe
- 16Tom Barlow
- 24Kyle Smith
- 29Bryan Ramirez
- 88Andrei Chirila
- 99Ayoub Jabbari
Previous Houston Dynamo Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Houston Dynamo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ben Olsen
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 33 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 69:25 | 74 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 72:34 | 61 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 33 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 77:56 | 59 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 33 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 55:46 | 58 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 61:50 | 55 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 59:50 | 55 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 63:48 | 53 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 56:48 | 52 |
| 9 | St. Louis | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 58:48 | 51 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 43:42 | 51 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 62:51 | 47 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 51:38 | 47 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 67:73 | 46 |
| 14 | Columbus Crew | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 55:49 | 44 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 49:55 | 44 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 60:61 | 43 |
| 17 | Colorado Rapids | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 46:47 | 43 |
| 18 | Orlando City | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 62:78 | 43 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 42:45 | 43 |
| 20 | Real Salt Lake | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 51:51 | 42 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 53:57 | 41 |
| 22 | NY Red Bulls | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 45:62 | 39 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 48:45 | 39 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 51:63 | 39 |
| 25 | San Diego | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 57:62 | 38 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 42:63 | 34 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 43:57 | 33 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 33 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 39:60 | 33 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 37:67 | 26 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 39:81 | 23 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 48:14 | 47 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 44:16 | 35 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 31:20 | 35 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 37:16 | 34 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 31:19 | 33 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 32:18 | 31 |
| 7 | St. Louis | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 36:23 | 31 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 37:28 | 31 |
| 9 | Orlando City | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 32:22 | 30 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 31:21 | 30 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 39:30 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 29:19 | 29 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 30:21 | 29 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29:22 | 29 |
| 15 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 19:14 | 29 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 26:21 | 27 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 36:33 | 27 |
| 18 | Inter Miami | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 43:28 | 26 |
| 19 | Philadelphia | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 20 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30:26 | 26 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 24:22 | 25 |
| 22 | San Diego | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37:29 | 23 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 30:24 | 21 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20:28 | 20 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 22:21 | 19 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 22:23 | 18 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:23 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 26:33 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 24:35 | 14 |
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