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Houston Dynamo 2 vs Ventura County - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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MLS Next Pro SaberCats Stadium, Houston, TX
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Houston Dynamo 2

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Ventura County

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43' Event
Arnold G.
46'
Sub
Miller R. In: Herrera D.
Out: Miller R.
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Bell J. In: Mohammad S.
Out: Bell J.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The MLS Next Pro game between Houston Dynamo 2 and Ventura County finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Ventura County.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

17%
Houston Dynamo 2
15%
Draws
68%
Ventura County
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ventura County

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

68% / High Confidence
  • Houston Dynamo 2 haven't matched Ventura County's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Ventura County a 68% chance of winning this.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Ventura County have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Houston Dynamo 2 Clean Sheet 10%
Ventura County Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Houston Dynamo 2 Ventura County
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 18 19
Draws 0 0
Losses 12 12
Goals Scored 2 2.06
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 2.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 14, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Houston Dynamo 2 vs Ventura County
0:2
Jun 7, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Ventura County vs Houston Dynamo 2
3:1
Mar 27, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Ventura County vs Houston Dynamo 2
1:0
Sep 8, 2024 MLS Next Pro
Houston Dynamo 2 vs Ventura County
2:3
Jul 6, 2024 MLS Next Pro
Ventura County vs Houston Dynamo 2
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Houston Dynamo 2 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Ventura County Compare

Top Goalscorer Arnold G.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Muller L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.1
Avg xA / game 1.28

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Houston Dynamo 2 10 / 100
Ventura County 74 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Houston Dynamo 2 Ventura County

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ventura County Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Houston Dynamo 2 found the back of the net in 87% of recent matches (30 games).

Ventura County has conceded goals in 74% of their last 31 outings.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Houston Dynamo 2 stayed unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Houston Dynamo 2 VS Ventura County
1.38 Goals Scored 2.88
1.75 Goals Conceded 1
100% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Houston Dynamo 2

(Home)
20 Sept
Houston Dynamo 2
2 : 3
Sporting Kansas City II
14 Sept
North Texas
1 : 0
Houston Dynamo 2
10 Sept
North Texas
2 : 3
Houston Dynamo 2
04 Sept
Houston Dynamo 2
0 : 2
Austin FC II
30 Aug
Houston Dynamo 2
0 : 2
Minnesota United 2
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Ventura County

(Away)
20 Sept
Real Monarchs
2 : 1
Ventura County
14 Sept
Ventura County
3 : 0
Tacoma Defiance
10 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes II
1 : 3
Ventura County
06 Sept
Los Angeles FC 2
1 : 2
Ventura County
29 Aug
Colorado Rapids 2
2 : 3
Ventura County
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Columbus Crew 2 28 17 0 11 49:43 48
2 New England Revolution II 28 16 0 12 47:42 48
3 New York City II 28 16 0 12 50:44 47
4 CT United FC 28 16 0 12 59:52 46
5 New York Red Bulls II 28 15 0 13 58:48 46
6 Philadelphia Union II 28 14 0 14 37:40 43
7 Toronto FC II 28 13 0 15 48:56 39
8 FC Cincinnati 2 28 7 0 21 32:62 20
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 28 20 0 8 67:39 58
2 Chattanooga 28 19 0 9 56:39 56
3 Atlanta United 2 28 15 0 13 62:46 48
4 Huntsville City 28 14 0 14 49:47 44
5 Orlando City B 28 15 0 13 55:56 44
6 Chicago Fire II 28 13 0 15 50:48 39
7 Carolina Core 28 10 0 18 40:53 31
8 Inter Miami II 28 4 0 24 30:74 15
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Portland Timbers 2 28 19 0 9 37:29 57
2 Ventura County 28 18 0 10 58:36 53
3 Los Angeles FC 2 28 14 0 14 50:48 45
4 San Jose Earthquakes II 28 14 0 14 51:36 42
5 Tacoma Defiance 28 14 0 14 40:44 41
6 Real Monarchs 28 12 0 16 38:55 33
7 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 28 10 0 18 39:62 27
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austin FC II 28 21 0 7 54:21 65
2 Houston Dynamo 2 28 18 0 10 53:33 52
3 Minnesota United 2 28 15 0 13 43:39 45
4 St. Louis City 2 28 14 0 14 42:40 44
5 North Texas 28 14 0 14 42:41 40
6 Sporting Kansas City II 28 7 0 21 36:75 23
7 Colorado Rapids 2 28 6 0 22 28:52 21
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 28 20 0 8 67:39 58
2 Chattanooga 28 19 0 9 56:39 56
3 Atlanta United 2 28 15 0 13 62:46 48
4 Columbus Crew 2 28 17 0 11 49:43 48
5 New England Revolution II 28 16 0 12 47:42 48
6 New York City II 28 16 0 12 50:44 47
7 CT United FC 28 16 0 12 59:52 46
8 New York Red Bulls II 28 15 0 13 58:48 46
9 Huntsville City 28 14 0 14 49:47 44
10 Orlando City B 28 15 0 13 55:56 44
11 Philadelphia Union II 28 14 0 14 37:40 43
12 Toronto FC II 28 13 0 15 48:56 39
13 Chicago Fire II 28 13 0 15 50:48 39
14 Carolina Core 28 10 0 18 40:53 31
15 FC Cincinnati 2 28 7 0 21 32:62 20
16 Inter Miami II 28 4 0 24 30:74 15
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austin FC II 28 21 0 7 54:21 65
2 Portland Timbers 2 28 19 0 9 37:29 57
3 Ventura County 28 18 0 10 58:36 53
4 Houston Dynamo 2 28 18 0 10 53:33 52
5 Minnesota United 2 28 15 0 13 43:39 45
6 Los Angeles FC 2 28 14 0 14 50:48 45
7 St. Louis City 2 28 14 0 14 42:40 44
8 San Jose Earthquakes II 28 14 0 14 51:36 42
9 Tacoma Defiance 28 14 0 14 40:44 41
10 North Texas 28 14 0 14 42:41 40
11 Real Monarchs 28 12 0 16 38:55 33
12 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 28 10 0 18 39:62 27
13 Sporting Kansas City II 28 7 0 21 36:75 23
14 Colorado Rapids 2 28 6 0 22 28:52 21
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