Expected Insights: Houston Dynamo at Vancouver Whitecaps

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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 the Vancouver Whitecaps.

• This will be the second meeting between these teams, with the Whitecaps winning 3-0 at Houston a month ago. Since then, Vancouver is 1W-1D-1L, as they also didn't participate in Leagues Cup.

• This fixture has long been dominated by home teams, with home teams having a record of 17W-1L-5D. But. in the last 3 games, away teams have won 2 games and picked up 1 draw.

• Vancouver have the 5th most long passes completed (1065), and have the 2nd highest completion percentage on long balls (61.4%).

• Vancouver have the 4th most touches in opposition penalty areas with 646 so far in 2025.

• In the last game between these two teams, the Dynamo found it hard to keep up with winger Edier Ocampo. Thankfully for the Dynamo, he will miss tonight’s match serving a red card suspension.