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Houston Dynamo vs Cincinnati: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Houston Dynamo Houston DynamovsCincinnati Cincinnati
Our predictionHouston Dynamo to win
Model score: Low · 26/100
Score hint: 2-1

The model puts Houston Dynamo at 45%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Houston Dynamo45%
Draw23%
2 · Cincinnati33%
1 · Houston DynamoDraw2 · Cincinnati
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.47+5.1%
1X2Cincinnati3.38+4.5%
1X2Draw3.86-1.8%
1X2Houston Dynamo2.00-2.7%
BTTSYes1.48-5.1%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Expected goals

1.71Houston Dynamo
xG
1.21Cincinnati
Over 2.5 goals56%
Both teams to score57%

Recent form

Houston DynamoLWDDL
CincinnatiDLLDW
Team strength rating
Houston Dynamo
46
Cincinnati
46

Most likely scorelines

1-111.2%
2-19.5%
1-09.2%
2-07.9%
1-26.8%
0-16.5%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Houston Dynamo Cincinnati

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Houston Dynamo win2.00Fair (-2.7%)
Double chanceHouston Dynamo or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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05742
191173
281062
34531
4221
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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Houston Dynamo at 45%. The model puts the draw at 23%. The model puts Cincinnati at 33%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.

The market leans toward Houston Dynamo. Houston Dynamo is priced at 2. The draw is priced at 3.86. Cincinnati is priced at 3.38.

Cincinnati have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 3 of their head-to-head meetings.

Houston Dynamo have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Cincinnati have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

Houston Dynamo average 1 goals per game this season. Houston Dynamo average 45% possession. Cincinnati average 2 goals per game this season. Cincinnati average 46% possession.

The model gives 57% for both teams to score. The model gives 56% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Houston Dynamo or Cincinnati?

Our model rates Houston Dynamo as the most likely outcome at 45% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Houston Dynamo vs Cincinnati?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 5 meetings: 0 Houston Dynamo wins, 3 draws, 2 Cincinnati wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

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Match statistics

Player of the matchDenkeyCincinnati9.2

Houston Dynamo

Starting XI
  • 5Halter6.4
  • 6de Lima A.7.5
  • 11Ennali6.2
  • 16Herrera He.6.7
  • 19Bogusz M.6.2
  • 20Guilherme Au.7.3
  • 23McGuire5.5
  • 30Bouzat6.1
  • 31Bond J.6.2
  • 34Rech7.3
  • 36Andrade5.6
Unavailable
  • Maurer J. (Missing Player)
  • Saracchi M. (Questionable)
  • Foster L. (Missing Player)
Coach: Olsen Be.

Cincinnati

Starting XI
  • 5Nwobodo4.3
  • 9Denkey9.2
  • 10Ferreira Ev.5.8
  • 11Gidi8.1
  • 12Robinson M.8.0
  • 17Mboma6.4
  • 18Celentano6.6
  • 20Bucha P.8.4
  • 22Valenzuela7.5
  • 66Echenique7.4
  • 88Chirila8.0
Coach: Pat Noonan

League table

USA. MLS
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps24146453:2346
2Houston Dynamo25138432:2843
3Dallas25126749:4243
4San Jose Earthquakes25128544:3641
5St. Louis City25116842:3541
6Los Angeles26118741:2740
7Colorado Rapids251112233:3235
8Portland Timbers25911547:4732
9San Diego25811642:4230
10Los Angeles Galaxy26710931:4030
11Real Salt Lake24811537:3929
12Minnesota United25710837:4329
13Austin25710832:4429
14Seattle Sounders2379725:3028
15Sporting Kansas City24516326:5918
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