Expected Insights: Houston Dynamo at San Diego FC

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Expected Insights is your data-driven look ahead to the Houston Dynamo’s next match. We break down the key numbers—expected goals, chance creation, pressing metrics, and tactical trends—that could shape the outcome. From midfield duels to final-third efficiency, we’re diving into the stats that matter most for the Orange. If you want to understand how the Dynamo can tilt the pitch in their favor, you’re in the right place. Today we take a look into tonight’s match against San Diego FC.

• This will be the Dynamo’s first time playing against San Diego FC. Houston has failed to win any of their last five inaugural meetings against MLS expansion teams (0W–4L–1D).

• San Diego have been on a tear to start the season, sitting atop the Western Conference with 39 points, and the best home record in the West (6W-3D-1L), and the most goals scored of any team in the league (41). They are also on a 4-game winning streak and have won 8 of their last 10 games.

• Anders Dreyer is the league’s leader in Assists (12), and Goals+Assists (21). He also leagues the league in Goal Creating Actions (GCA) with 18 so far this season.

• Another attacking piece to keep an eye on is Milan Iloski, who has 7 goals and 1 assist in his last 4 games, including a 4-goal game against Vancouver.