Key Analysis
Houston Dynamo display a strong home record and consistent defensive performances.
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MLS
Houston Dynamo
Home
Scheduled
VS
Match Time
2026-09-26
23:30
Sporting Kansas City
Away
Korean market · Odds & records
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● Houston Dynamo 2025 · 12th · 9W 10D 15L (GD -13)
● Sporting Kansas City 2025 · 15th · 7W 7D 20L (GD -24)
Houston Dynamo favored
51%
Confidence
Medium
- · Houston Dynamo last 5: 1W 2D 2L
- · Head-to-head 10 matches: home 4W 3D 3L
- · Data-based estimate points the same way
AI analysis 2026-09-20 01:10
·
data as of 2026-09-26 14:02
🎯 Tokti AI Prediction
Prediction
Houston Dynamo Win
Confidence
63%
How strongly our analysis backs this pick
Predicted Score
2 - 1
Key Analysis Points
- ✓ Houston Dynamo display a strong home record and consistent defensive performances.
- ✓ Sporting Kansas City have struggled on the road and show inconsistency in recent away matches.
- ✓ Head-to-head history slightly favors the home side, with recent meetings often decided by home advantage.
Recommended Bets:
Home Win
(63%)
Over 2.5
(58%)
📊 Win Probability
Houston Dynamo
Sporting Kansas City
51.0%
26.0%
23.0%
Home 51.0%
Draw 26.0%
Away 23.0%
💰 EV Analysis
Overround: 14.9%| Outcome | Odds | Market Prob | AI Prob | EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Dynamo Win | 1.4 | 62.2% | 51.0% | -28.6% |
| Draw | 3.95 | 22.0% | 26.0% | +2.7% |
| Sporting Kansas City Win | 5.5 | 15.8% | 23.0% | +26.5% |
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Value Bet Detected
Sporting Kansas City Win
@ 5.5
High Odds
EV +26.5%
Kelly 5.9%
Draw
@ 3.95
High Odds
EV +2.7%
Kelly 0.9%
📊 High Odds Investment: Value bets with odds ≥ 2.0 have lower hit rates but positive expected returns over time. The math works when you bet consistently — even hitting 1 out of 3 at 4.0x odds yields profit. Never bet more than Kelly suggests. Patience and bankroll discipline are key.
📈 Historical results at this odds range
Home odds 1.40~1.49
Home Win 61.6% · Draw 23.6% · Away Win 14.8%
(3,782 matches, 2009~2026)
Draw odds 3.90~3.99
Home Win 48.7% · Away Win 29.1% · Draw 22.2%
(1,533 matches, 2009~2026)
Away odds 5.50~5.99
Home Win 63.1% · Draw 24.1% · Away Win 12.9%
(1,858 matches, 2009~2026)
🧭 Market Signals
What buyers actually backed, and how the odds moved
Where the money went
Payout 87.0%
60.4%
18.4%
21.2%
Home 60.4%
Draw 18.4%
Away 21.2%
Most likely scorelines
1-1
12.76%
1-0
12.39%
0-1
8.96%
0-0
8.92%
2-0
8.77%
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Caution
Max probability 51.0% · Gap 25.0%p
Strategy: Uncertain match. Avoid single 1X2 bets — use Double Chance or Over/Under markets below to protect your bankroll.
Analysis data as of 2026-09-26 14:02
📋 Last 5 Matches
Analysis Data · Recent results
Houston Dynamo
L
W
D
D
L
View 5 recent results
2026-09-13
MLS
San Jose Earthquakes
1 : 0
Houston Dynamo
2026-09-10
MLS
Houston Dynamo
2 : 1
Real Salt Lake
2026-09-06
MLS
Charlotte
0 : 0
Houston Dynamo
2026-08-30
MLS
Houston Dynamo
0 : 0
San Jose Earthquakes
2026-08-23
MLS
St. Louis City
2 : 1
Houston Dynamo
Sporting Kansas City
W
L
L
L
D
View 5 recent results
2026-09-13
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
3 : 1
Los Angeles FC
2026-09-06
MLS
FC Dallas
4 : 3
Sporting Kansas City
2026-08-30
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
0 : 3
Vancouver Whitecaps
2026-08-24
MLS
Atlanta Utd
2 : 1
Sporting Kansas City
2026-08-20
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
1 : 1
St. Louis City
⚔️ Head-to-Head
Analysis Data · Recent meetings
Total
10
Home Wins
4
Draws
3
Away Wins
3
Average total goals
2.1
Recent matches
2026-08-02
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
0 - 2
Houston Dynamo
Home team won
2025-10-19
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
0 - 0
Houston Dynamo
Draw
2025-06-01
MLS
Houston Dynamo
1 - 3
Sporting Kansas City
Away team won
2024-05-12
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
Home team won
2023-11-27
MLS
Houston Dynamo
1 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
Home team won
Last meeting: 2026-08-02 (0-2)
📊 Season Summary
Analysis Data · Current season stats
Houston Dynamo
Rank
6
Games played
25
Record
13W · 4D · 8L
Standing points
43
Standing points / match
1.72
Goals for / against
32 / 28
Avg goals scored / allowed
1.28 / 1.12
Sporting Kansas City
Rank
30
Games played
24
Record
5W · 3D · 16L
Standing points
18
Standing points / match
0.75
Goals for / against
26 / 59
Avg goals scored / allowed
1.08 / 2.46
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🕸️ Team Style Comparison
Analysis Data · 5 source indices
Houston Dynamo
GOAL
78
ATTACK
25
RS
29
RA
83
DEFENSE
83
Sporting Kansas City
GOAL
16
ATTACK
23
RS
33
RA
21
DEFENSE
37
📈 Recent Form Trend
Analysis Data · Last 8 matches performance
Houston Dynamo
↑
7.99
Strong upward trend
Sporting Kansas City
↓
-7.49
Sharp decline
⚖️ Performance Metrics
Overall · home/away records · recent form
Overall
1.72
Standing points / match
0.75
1.28
Avg goals scored
1.08
1.12
Avg goals allowed
2.46
Home/Away records
2.17
Standing points / match
0.5
1.25
Avg goals scored
0.92
0.67
Avg goals allowed
3.08
Recent
1.75
Standing points / match
0.5
0.88
Avg goals scored
1
0.5
Avg goals allowed
2.38
🔥 Streaks
Analysis Data · Current form indicators
Houston Dynamo
Overall
Lose 1
Best: Win 5 · Unbeaten 8
At Home
Win 1
Unbeaten 8
Best: Win 3 · Unbeaten 8
Away
Lose 1
Winless 3
Best: Win 3 · Unbeaten 4
Sporting Kansas City
Overall
Win 1
Best: Win 2 · Unbeaten 2
At Home
Win 1
Best: Win 1 · Unbeaten 2
Away
Lose 5
Best: Win 1 · Unbeaten 1
📚 Season History
Rank and record by season
Houston Dynamo
| Season | Comp. | Rank | Record | Standing points / win% / GD | Avg goals scored / allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Major League Soccer | #12 | 9W 10D 15L | -13 GD | 1.26 / 1.65 |
| 2024 | Major League Soccer | #5 | 15W 9D 10L | +8 GD | 1.38 / 1.15 |
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | #4 | 14W 9D 11L | +13 GD | 1.5 / 1.12 |
| 2022 | Major League Soccer | #13 | 10W 6D 18L | 36 pts -13 GD | 1.26 / 1.65 |
| 2021 | Major League Soccer | #13 | 6W 12D 16L | 30 pts -18 GD | 1.06 / 1.59 |
Sporting Kansas City
| Season | Comp. | Rank | Record | Standing points / win% / GD | Avg goals scored / allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Major League Soccer | #15 | 7W 7D 20L | -24 GD | 1.35 / 2.06 |
| 2024 | Major League Soccer | #13 | 8W 7D 19L | -15 GD | 1.5 / 1.94 |
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | #8 | 12W 8D 14L | -3 GD | 1.41 / 1.5 |
| 2022 | Major League Soccer | #12 | 11W 7D 16L | 40 pts -12 GD | 1.24 / 1.59 |
| 2021 | Major League Soccer | #3 | 17W 7D 10L | 58 pts +18 GD | 1.71 / 1.18 |
👥 Squads
Registered players with season stats
Houston Dynamo
18 playersView squad
| Pos | Player | GP | Goals | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | 20 Gilreume Auguseuto (31) | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| FW | 30 Agustin Bouzat (32) | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| FW | 71 Nick Markanich (27) | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| FW | 10 Ejekiel Ponse (29) | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| FW | 24 Ibrahim Aliyu (24) | 2 | 0 | - |
| MF | 11 Enalri Rorenseu | 4 | 1 | - |
| MF | 19 Mateujeu Bogeojeu (25) | 4 | 1 | - |
| MF | 9 Ondeurejeu Ringreu (28) | 4 | 0 | - |
| MF | 14 Duane Holmes (32) | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| MF | 8 Jaek Maekgeulrin (23) | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | 16 Hector Herrera (36) | 3 | 0 | - |
| MF | 18 Diadie Samassekou (30) | 3 | 0 | - |
| MF | 21 Franco Negri (31) | 1 | 0 | - |
| DF | 28 Erik Sviatchenko (35) | 4 | 1 | 3 1 |
| DF | 5 Rukaseu Halteo (26) Lower body injury | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| DF | 3 Antonio Carlos (33) | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| DF | 36 Felipe de Vieira Andrade (24) | 2 | 1 | - |
| GK | 31 Jonathan Bond (33) | 4 | 0 | - |
Sporting Kansas City
11 playersView squad
| Pos | Player | GP | Goals | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | 9 Deyan Jobeljichi (27) | 5 | 3 | - |
| FW | 93 Magomedeusyapisulrimanopeu (27) | 5 | 1 | - |
| FW | 11 Kareupin Haeriseu (26) | 5 | 0 | - |
| FW | 17 Stephen Afrifa (25) | 4 | 0 | - |
| MF | 6 Manu Gareusia (28) | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| MF | 8 Jeikeu Deibiseu (24) | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | 4 Raseubereukeu Jonsen (27) | 2 | 1 | - |
| DF | 23 Bateulrou Edan | 4 | 0 | - |
| DF | 99 Jayden Reid (25) Ankle injury | 4 | 0 | - |
| DF | 13 Jeoseutin Reinoljeu (22) | 2 | 0 | - |
| GK | 1 Jon Pulseukampeu (25) | 5 | 0 | - |
Detailed Analysis
Match Outlook
Sporting Kansas City have struggled on the road and show inconsistency in recent away matches.
Team Status
Head-to-head history slightly favors the home side, with recent meetings often decided by home advantage.
Stored match probabilities
Probabilities stored with this match. The combined AI forecast is shown separately above.
Home win51.0%
Draw26.0%
Away win23.0%
Stored forecast agreement details
Home Win100%
Draw0%
Away Win0%
🔎 Forecast Agreement
3 of 3 independent forecasts agree with the final pick.
Show each forecast
ChatGPT · Forecast 1
65%Prediction: Houston Dynamo Win
Score: 2 - 1
- Houston Dynamo display a strong home record and consistent defensive performances.
- Sporting Kansas City have struggled on the road and show inconsistency in recent away matches.
- Head-to-head history slightly favors the home side, with recent meetings often decided by home advantage.
Read full reasoning
Based on the last available data (as of June 2024), Houston Dynamo have a clear home-field advantage and stronger recent results at home, while Sporting KC are less reliable away. The rivalry is close, but Houston’s defensive solidity and home form tilt the prediction in their favor. However, the analysis strength is medium due to the lack of 2026 season data and potential roster changes, so these trends should be re-evaluated closer to match day.
Claude · Forecast 2
62%Prediction: Houston Dynamo Win
Score: 2 - 1
- Houston Dynamo's strong home record (5W-2D-1L in 2024) vs Sporting KC's poor away performance (2W-1D-5L)
- Head-to-head trend shows home advantage decisive in last 5 meetings
- Houston's +6 goal differential and superior PPG (1.53 vs 1.24) indicate stronger overall quality
- SKC's defensive vulnerabilities away from home and Houston's midfield control through Héctor Herrera
Read full reasoning
Houston Dynamo are favored as the home side in this matchup. Historical data through June 2024 demonstrates a clear pattern: Houston dominates at home with a 5-2-1 record, while Sporting KC struggles on the road (2-1-5). The head-to-head record shows home advantage has been decisive in their last five meetings, with the hosting team winning three of five contests. Houston's superior league position (4th with 26 points vs SKC's 7th with 21 points), better goal differential (+6 vs -2), and higher points-per-game (1.53 vs 1.24) all favor the hosts. Tactically, Houston's midfield control under Héctor Herrera should neutralize SKC's pressing approach, while SKC's inconsistency and away-game vulnerabilities work against them.
Gemini · Forecast 3
65%Prediction: Houston Dynamo Win
Score: 2 - 1
- Houston Dynamo's historically strong performance at Shell Energy Stadium.
- Sporting KC's persistent inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities on the road.
- Tactical battle between Ben Olsen's defensive structure and Peter Vermes' possession-heavy system.
Read full reasoning
Based on historical trends and data up to mid-2024, Houston Dynamo enters this matchup with a distinct psychological and tactical advantage at home. Under Ben Olsen, the Dynamo have prioritized defensive structure and midfield control, making them difficult to break down in Texas. Conversely, Sporting Kansas City under Peter Vermes often struggles with defensive transitions when playing away, a vulnerability that Houston's attacking threats are well-equipped to exploit. While the 2026 rosters will likely see turnover, the institutional playing styles suggest a closely contested match. Houston's superior home record (5W-2D-1L in 2024) compared to SKC's poor traveling form (2W-1D-5L) creates a clear edge for the hosts. Expect a high-intensity game where Houston controls the tempo and capitalizes on SKC's defensive lapses, likely resulting in a narrow home victory. The 'low' analysis strength accounts for the 2026 date being beyond the 2024 data window.