Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
USA · Regular Season - 20
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo: the result in context
Houston Dynamo beat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 in the Major League Soccer on 20 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: Houston Dynamo had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Vancouver Whitecaps.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.4 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 7.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps
Avg ratingAvg rating
1Y. Takaoka
18É. Ocampo
2M. Laborda
33T. Blackmon
28T. Johnson
8O. Larraz
20A. Cubas
11E. Sabbi
C25R. Gauld
7C. Tidiane Sabaly
19R. Elloumi
31J. Bond
11L. Ennali
34A. Resch
5L. Halter
21F. Negri
C6Artur
16H. Herrera
8J. McGlynn
30A. Bouzat
20Guilherme
19M. BoguszVancouver Whitecaps Substitutes
Houston Dynamo Substitutes
Match Stats
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Game State Tendencies
Vancouver Whitecaps- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Houston Dynamo- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Vancouver Whitecaps3Wins · 30%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
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Compared with other referees
4.34 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.21).
Cards come from 38 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 74:34 | +40 | 64 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 62:51 | +11 | 58 | WDLWD |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 59:48 | +11 | 54 | WLLLL |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 57:51 | +6 | 52 | LWDLD |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 43:43 | 0 | 51 | LLWDD |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 52:40 | +12 | 47 | LLDDW |
| 7 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 62:61 | +1 | 46 | WWWWD |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 44:46 | -2 | 46 | WLLDD |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 53:52 | +1 | 45 | WLWWW |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 56:58 | -2 | 44 | WWWDW |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 50:57 | -7 | 44 | LWDDW |
| 12 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 47:50 | -3 | 43 | LLDWD |
| 13 | San Diego | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 57:63 | -6 | 38 | LWLDD |
| 14 | Austin | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 42:65 | -23 | 34 | LLLWL |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 40:81 | -41 | 26 | WDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 74:34 | 64 |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 34 | 62:51 | 58 |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 34 | 59:48 | 54 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 57:51 | 52 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 43:43 | 51 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 52:40 | 47 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 62:61 | 46 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 44:46 | 46 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 53:52 | 45 |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 56:58 | 44 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 50:57 | 44 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 47:50 | 43 |
| 13 | San Diego | 34 | 57:63 | 38 |
| 14 | Austin | 34 | 42:65 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 40:81 | 26 |
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About the Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo forecast
The forecasts for this Major League Soccer match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer table
In the Major League Soccer table, Vancouver Whitecaps are 1st and Houston Dynamo 5th, 13 points apart. League goal record so far: Vancouver Whitecaps 74-34, Houston Dynamo 43-43. The full standings are on the Major League Soccer Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.