On paper it looks like advantage Houston Dynamo in this game against Cincinnati, but the visitors will fight to the end. Here's our full match preview!
- Houston Dynamo have the most scored goals in the first half (9) in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the the worst goal difference (-8) in Major League Soccer
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Houston Dynamo form and stats
3 victories, 2 draws and 0 defeats. That’s what Houston Dynamo have to build on here at BBVA Compass Stadium in the Major League Soccer. The last three games played by Houston Dynamo, regardless of arena, have all ended draws.
Houston shared the glory with Real Salt Lake in their last match, an away game that ended all square 1-1. Goalkeeper Marko Marić got the top rating on the team in that game; 8.13 out of ten. Marić stopped the opponent with seven saves. Houston's goalie Marko Marić played a big part in securing a draw after 90 minutes against Real Salt Lake with a stunning seven saves.
In the match before that, Houston hosted Portland Timbers and drew the game 2-2.It would be a shock if the hosts fail to win this game. Let's see how Houston Dynamo have performed as huge favourites like they are today: eight games found in the database showing five Houston Dynamo wins, one draw and two defeats.
The manager T. Ramos will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Seattle Sounders in only four days.
A decent goal production from Houston Dynamo in their home games so far, with 8 goals from 5 league matches. Houston's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 5 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Cincinnati form and stats
As the visiting team in Major League Soccer matches, Cincinnati, who have the the worst goal difference (-8) in Major League Soccer, have produced an overall stat of 3-1-2 so far. It’s been three wins in a row for Cincinnati on their travels, an amazing performance which inspire hopes of making this one the fourth consecutive victory.
197 minutes! That's how long the Cincinnati goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Cincinnati play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-0 victory visiting Toronto. Midfield player Luciano Acosta was the top player of the team with a match rating of 8.1/10. Acosta scored one goal, hit two key passes, dribled passed the opponent 2 of 4 times and had 51 successful passes (of 57 total).
Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Chicago Fire.Cincinnati are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found nine matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were six wins, three draws and zero defeats. Of the defeats, zero games were lost by at least two goals margin.
Cincinnati have scored 7 goals on their travels this season, from 6 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Cincinnati have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  M. Urruti 6 goals |  J. Rodríguez 2 goals |  F. Picault 2 goals |
Houston Dynamo missing players
Cincinnati missing players
| Houston Dynamo | Cincinnati | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 3 | Played | P | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 15 | 8 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 16 | 5 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 11 | 17 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 91% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 83% | 78% |
| 55% | 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 67% | 56% |
| 27% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 22% |
| 91% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 9% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 22% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 44% |
| 4 | 5.8 | 6.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| 6.5 | 5 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.6 | 12.6 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 12 | 13.2 |
| 3.3 | 3.4 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| 42% | 47% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 27% | 22% |
- Cincinnati have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Cincinnati have the most points (10) away in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the the worst goal difference (-8) in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Houston Dynamo have not yet lost a game at home.
- Houston Dynamo have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Houston Dynamo have scored in all their matches so far.
- Houston Dynamo have the most scored goals in the first half (9) in Major League Soccer
- Houston Dynamo have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Houston Dynamo haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | Sporting KC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 23 |
| 3 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -1 | 14 |
| 6 | Minnesota United | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -2 | 14 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -8 | 10 |
| 11 | Austin | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 9 |
| 12 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -6 | 8 |
| 13 | Dallas | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | -5 | 7 |