Houston Dynamo vs San Diego - Major League Soccer
Fixture Preview - 5 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Houston Dynamo prepare to host San Diego at Shell Energy Stadium on 5 October, the contrasting form of the two teams sets the stage for an intriguing encounter. Houston, with a disappointing run of three draws and two losses in their last five matches, will be desperate to turn their fortunes around. In stark contrast, San Diego arrives with a solid record, having secured three wins and a draw in their recent outings. This disparity in momentum could play a crucial role in the match. Historically, the head-to-head record shows that Houston has struggled against San Diego, winning only once in their last ten meetings. Additionally, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with only one match in their last ten failing to see both sides find the net. Given Houston's need for a positive result and San Diego's current form, the match could see both teams contributing to the scoreline, making a "both teams to score" bet an interesting angle to consider.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cincinnati | 27 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 52 |
| 1 |  San Diego | 27 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 52 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia Union | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 51 |
| 2 |  Minnesota United | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 47 |
| 3 |  Nashville SC | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 47 |
| 3 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 41 |
| 4 |  Orlando City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 47 |
| 5 |  Los Angeles FC | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 40 |
| 5 |  Inter Miami | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 45 |
| 6 |  Columbus Crew | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 45 |
| 6 |  Portland Timbers | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 7 |  Charlotte | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 44 |
| 8 |  New York City | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 41 |
| 8 |  Austin | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 35 |
| 9 |  Chicago Fire | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 |  SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 10 |  New York RB | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 31 |
| 11 |  Dallas | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| 11 |  New England | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| 12 |  Toronto | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 23 |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| 13 |  Sporting KC | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
| 13 |  Atlanta United | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 14 |  CF Montréal | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | San Diego | 3–4 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer |