Expected Insights: Houston Dynamo vs 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.

• The Dynamo have an all-time record of 9W-10L-6D against the Whitecaps. That record greatly improves to 8W-1L-3D all time at home.

• Since Ben Olsen took over as Dynamo coach, this fixture has been a shootout, with 21 goals being scored in the 4 games between the two teams.

• After a great start to the season, Vancouver have been in a poor run of form as of late, losing 4 of their last 5 MLS games, conceding 13 goals in that timespan.

• The Dynamo have to be wary of USMNT duo Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter, who both returned from international duty in the Caps' 3-0 loss at Colorado on Saturday.

• White has 10 goals in just 13 games this season, averaging 0.82 Goals per 90, including 2 braces and a 4-goal match against Austin FC.

• Berhalter has been one of the best creative midfielders in MLS this season, logging 2.65 key passes and 4.47 SCA (Shot Creating Actions) a game so far. Both numbers are in the 90th percentile among midfielders. 

• Vancouver's defense has been great at limiting great chances, restricting opposing teams to just 1.09xG/90. This is the 3rd best figure in MLS.

• The Dynamo will also have to be wary of the Whitecaps on offense, as they average 40 passes into opposition final thirds, the 3rd highest in MLS. They also average 26.9 touches in opposition penalty boxes, the 2nd best in MLS.