Expected Insights: Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy

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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 LA Galaxy.

• The Dynamo have an all time record of 11W-11L-8D against LA Galaxy. That improves to 8W-4L-2D at home.

• This fixture has been very high scoring as of late. In the last 8 home games against the Galaxy, there has been an average of 4 goals a game.

• The Galaxy have the worst away record in MLS, currently sitting at 0W-9L-5D. However, they have been in good form lately, fresh off winning the third-place game in Leagues Cup.

• With the Galaxy still sitting at the bottom of the Supporters Shield standings, it is worth noting that the Dynamo have been awful when playing against teams in the bottom third of the standings. They have a record of 3W-5L-1D and just 1.11 ppg against teams ranked 20-30 in the standings.