Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati: Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head
Matchweek 26
Full time
Guilherme 38'M. Bogusz 50' (pen)
B. J. Ramirez Leon 73'K. Denkey 90' (pen)
Shell Energy Stadium, Houston · Referee: J. Marrufo
Match statistics
Possession
43%
57%
Expected goals (xG)
1.2
2.9
Total shots
7
26
Shots on target
2
8
Corners
3
7
Fouls
7
13
Match log
Houston Dynamo·FC Cincinnati
- GuilhermeGoal38'
- M. BoguszPenalty50'
- 55'N. HagglundOn: T. Hadebe
- 55'E. EcheniqueOn: B. J. Ramirez Leon
- 55'O. NwobodoOn: T. Barlow
- A. BouzatOn: D. Samassekou68'
- 73'B. J. Ramirez LeonAssist: K. Denkey
- H. HerreraOn: M. Arana82'
- L. EnnaliOn: I. Aliyu82'
- 85'P. BuchaOn: K. Smith
- 88'G. ValenzuelaOn: A. Jabbari
- 90'K. DenkeyPenalty
- GuilhermeOn: D. McGuire90+5'
Our prediction
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips
Both teams to score - Yes · 11 picks
Match intel
Team news & context
collected 2026-09-20 00:27 UTC · collected after the models locked their picks- FC Cincinnati welcome back Obinna Nwobodo and Evander from suspension, with Evander expected to replace Tom Barlow and partner Kevin Denkey in a rejigged front two against Houston. WhoScored → · 19 Sept
- Pat Noonan's FC Cincinnati have conceded 12 goals across their last three MLS outings heading into gameweek 26 against Houston Dynamo. WhoScored → · 19 Sept
- Houston Dynamo lost 1-0 away to San Jose Earthquakes last weekend, leaving Ben Olsen's side with just one win in five games and three points behind Vancouver Whitecaps in the West. WhoScored → · 19 Sept
- FC Cincinnati's expected starting XI vs Houston is Celentano, Chirila, Hagglund, Robinson, K.M. Dem, Valenzuela, Gidi, Bucha, Echenique, Evander and Denkey, keeping their usual 3-5-2 shape. WhoScored → · 19 Sept
- Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen has not confirmed a starting lineup or released injury and suspension information ahead of the Cincinnati fixture. Goal.com → · 19 Sept
- No injuries or suspensions are currently listed for FC Cincinnati ahead of the Houston match, with further squad information expected closer to kick-off. Goal.com → · 19 Sept
- Houston Dynamo have gone two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five MLS matches, including a 1-0 loss to San Jose Earthquakes on September 13 and a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on September 10. Goal.com → · 19 Sept
- Houston Dynamo host FC Cincinnati at Shell Energy Stadium, with the visitors described as a team 'badly in need of a result' after recent defensive struggles. Goal.com → · 19 Sept
Head-to-head
Sep 20, 2026Houston Dynamo 2–2 FC CincinnatiRegular Season - 26
Jan 28, 2026Houston Dynamo 1–1 FC CincinnatiClub Friendly
Jan 30, 2025FC Cincinnati 1–1 Houston DynamoClub Friendlies 3
Feb 26, 2023FC Cincinnati 2–1 Houston DynamoRegular Season - 2
Jul 04, 2021Houston Dynamo 1–1 FC CincinnatiRegular Season - 15
Lineups
Houston Dynamo (4-4-2)
- 31J. BondG
- 36Felipe AndradeD
- 3Antonio CarlosD
- 5Lucas HalterD
- 21F. NegriD
- 11L. EnnaliM
- 6ArturM
- 16H. HerreraM
- 19M. BoguszM
- 20GuilhermeF
- 30A. BouzatF
FC Cincinnati (3-4-3)
- 18R. CelentanoG
- 12M. RobinsonD
- 4N. HagglundD
- 11S. GidiD
- 66E. EcheniqueM
- 20P. BuchaM
- 5O. NwobodoM
- 17K. MbomaM
- 22G. ValenzuelaF
- 9K. DenkeyF
- 10EvanderF
Our predictions
✓ WonFull analysis →
MLS · 01:22 PM
AI model
Houston Dynamo vs FC Cincinnati
1.49Both teams to score - Yes
80%
AI model · Marcus Volt
AI PersonaModel predictions
LLM League table →6 of 7 models: Houston Dynamo to Win
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