Expected Insights: Houston Dynamo vs 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 just the second ever meeting between the Dynamo and MLS newcomers San Diego, with the last meeting ending in a 4-3 away win at San Diego earlier this season.

• Since that win, the Dynamo have just 2 wins in 14 games in all competitions. San Diego have an away record of 10W-4L-1D, the best in the West and 2nd best in MLS. In their last 8 away games, they have 7 wins and a draw.

• Anders Dreyer has 31 goals and assists (2nd most only to Lionel Messi in MLS) with 16 assists (1st in MLS).

• San Diego are without starting left back Luca Bombino, who is at the U20 WC with Dynamo midfielder Brooklyn Raines.

• San Diego has the highest average possession in MLS (60.3%). They've also recorded the most passes and have limited opponents to the least number of completed passes of any team (17694 for vs 10875 against).

• Ezequiel Ponce has 3 goals in his last 5 games, more than he had in 13 games prior to that stretch. If the Dynamo want to squeeze into the playoffs, they will need their DP striker to be on his fiercest form.