Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC
Houston Dynamo square off against Los Angeles FC at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 28 February.
If you concur with our view that LAFC will have the upper hand when meeting Houston, then you can wager the away team at +108. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.
Houston Dynamo were winners in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline was enjoyed at home to Chicago Fire at Shell Energy Stadium. Dynamo recorded 42% possession and had four shots on target, with Guilherme Augusto scoring both goals.
Los Angeles FC claimed a 3-0 win over Inter Miami at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in their previous MLS game.
Four days ago, LAFC won 1-0 at home in the Champions Cup against Real Espana.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of home side LAFC when they last played Houston, with the clash taking place at BMO Stadium. It’s been five Houston wins, two draws and three LAFC victories in the past 10 H2H matches.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 9 |  Houston Dynamo |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
Houston have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The Texas side have averaged 43.9% possession and 4.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 6.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Ezequiel Ponce has found the net 3 times, Guilherme Augusto 2, with Felipe Andrade and two other players on 1. Jack McGlynn is the top assists maker with 4.
LAFC have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.6 goals from 11.8 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.3% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 3.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 6.1 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.
Denis Bouanga is the leading goalscorer with 8, Heung-Min Son has 7, with Nathan Ordaz and Jeremy Ebobisse getting 2. Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Houston Dynamo predicted lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Duane Holmes, Antônio Carlos, Erik Sviatchenko, Lucas Halter, Jack McGlynn, Agustin Bouzat, Lawrence Ennali, Mateusz Bogusz, Ezequiel Ponce, Guilherme Augusto.
Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, Ryan Porteous, Eddie Segura, Timothy Tillman, Stephen Eustáquio, Marco Delgado, David Martínez, Heung-Min Son, Denis Bouanga.
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Step into Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
Match Prediction
We’re pretty bullish when it comes to LAFC winning this MLS encounter. We will wager the away team at +108 and land some nice dividends if they manage to secure a win.
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the MLS form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC league stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 48.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.
As a different option, you could choose the Asian Handicap where you can bet on LAFC to cover a specific line. That means you might need a sizeable victory to yield a return.
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Correct Score Prediction
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LAFC 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
Ezequiel Ponce (Houston) has registered two goals in his past five MLS home games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +195 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 6.80 LAFC corners in the past 5 games, with Houston conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four matches. The amount of LAFC corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC 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 Los Angeles FC odds are +108 which leads to them being favourites in this MLS clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 48% prospect of securing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +230 about Houston Dynamo.
If you think that LAFC are able to beat Houston, then the -127 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -167 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Those interested in Son Heung-Min to find the net anytime are able to get +115. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +340.
Houston have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
LAFC haven’t been beaten in three straight games away from home. Marc Dos Santos' team have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Houston won 1-0 when they last played LAFC at Shell Energy Stadium. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Shell Energy Stadium have ended up with three Houston wins, one LAFC victory and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Dynamo Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.90 | 1.10 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Los Angeles FC Away Stats |
5-4-1 | 3.60 | 2.40 | 1.20 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 25/02 Los Angeles FC 1 Real Espana0
- Major League Soccer: 22/02 Los Angeles FC 3 Inter Miami0
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 18/02 Real Espana 1 Los Angeles FC6
- Major League Soccer Playoff: 23/11 Vancouver 6 Los Angeles FC5
- Major League Soccer Playoff: 03/11 Austin FC 1 Los Angeles FC4
- MLS: 04/05 2025 LAFC 2 Houston 0
- MLS: 06/04 2025 Houston 1 LAFC 0
- MLS: 08/09 2024 Houston 0 LAFC 0
- MLS: 01/09 2024 LAFC 0 Houston 2
- MLS: 03/12 2023 LAFC 2 Houston 0
- MLS: 15/06 2023 LAFC 0 Houston 1
- MLS: 11/06 2023 Houston 4 LAFC 0
- MLS: 19/09 2022 LAFC 3 Houston 1
- MLS: 01/09 2022 Houston 2 LAFC 1
- MLS: 20/06 2021 LAFC 1 Houston 1
Houston Dynamo League Stats
Los Angeles FC League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Houston Dynamo this season are Guilherme Augusto (2)
- Top Assistors for Houston Dynamo this season are Jack McGlynn (1)
Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Houston vs LAFC team news before betting. Receive the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Los Angeles FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Los Angeles FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Houston Dynamo Lineups
Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Houston Dynamo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ben Olsen
Los Angeles FC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Vancouver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 14 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 18 | St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 23 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 27 | NE Revolution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Vancouver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Charlotte FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 22 | Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 23 | Real Salt Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 24 | Atlanta United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 | NE Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 27 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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