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Scoring Trends

St. Louis City 2

Houston Dynamo 2

2.63

Goals Scored

2.5

1.25

Goals Conceded

0.88

1.75 Expected Goals (xG) 1.88

100%

Over 1.5

88%

Over 2.5

63%

Over 3.5

38%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

St. Louis City 2 hold a slight statistical advantage, though this match remains competitive. Recent suggest an open game with likely chances at both ends.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. Considering both teams' scoring consistency, goals on both ends seem highly likely. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win53%

Draw15%

Away Win32%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score63%

Over 1.5 Goals86%

Over 2.5 Goals77%

Match Events

No Data

No live events recorded yet.

Previous Encounters

01 Sept 25 NEX

Houston Dynamo 2 ✓

3:2

St. Louis City 2

28 Jun 25 NEX

St. Louis City 2 ✓

1:0

Houston Dynamo 2

04 May 25 NEX

St. Louis City 2 ✓

3:1

Houston Dynamo 2

12 Aug 24 NEX

Houston Dynamo 2 ✓

2:1

St. Louis City 2

16 Jun 24 NEX

St. Louis City 2 ✓

1:0

Houston Dynamo 2

Recent Form (Last 5)

St. Louis City 2

Home Team

02 May

Minnesota United 2

1 : 0

St. Louis City 2

26 Apr

St. Louis City 2

2 : 1

Ventura County

18 Apr

Tacoma Defiance

1 : 2

St. Louis City 2

11 Apr

St. Louis City 2

3 : 2

Colorado Rapids 2

28 Mar

Sporting Kansas City II

0 : 2

St. Louis City 2

Houston Dynamo 2

Away Team

04 May

Colorado Rapids 2

1 : 3

Houston Dynamo 2

26 Apr

Sporting Kansas City II

1 : 2

Houston Dynamo 2

19 Apr

Real Monarchs

0 : 1

Houston Dynamo 2

13 Apr

Austin FC II

1 : 2

Houston Dynamo 2

21 Mar

Houston Dynamo 2

2 : 0

North Texas

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	New York Red Bulls II	8	6	2	20:8	20
2	Columbus Crew 2	9	6	3	16:15	17
3	Philadelphia Union II	8	5	3	11:8	14
4	Toronto FC II	8	3	5	13:13	11
5	New England Revolution II	7	4	3	7:6	11
6	CT United FC	8	3	5	10:15	8
7	FC Cincinnati 2	7	2	5	9:11	6
8	New York City II	6	2	4	4:10	6

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Crown Legacy	9	8	1	27:10	23
2	Atlanta United 2	8	5	3	14:9	16
3	Orlando City B	8	5	3	17:19	13
4	Huntsville City	7	4	3	14:16	12
5	Chattanooga	8	3	5	13:14	10
6	Chicago Fire II	7	4	3	6:9	10
7	Carolina Core	8	1	7	10:16	5
8	Inter Miami II	8	1	7	9:21	4

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Ventura County	9	5	4	14:13	14
2	San Jose Earthquakes II	7	4	3	14:7	13
3	Portland Timbers 2	7	4	3	8:8	13
4	Los Angeles FC 2	9	4	5	15:19	13
5	Real Monarchs	7	4	3	12:12	10
6	Vancouver Whitecaps 2	9	3	6	14:18	9
7	Tacoma Defiance	9	3	6	10:15	8

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Houston Dynamo 2	8	8	0	20:3	23
2	St. Louis City 2	9	8	1	20:8	23
3	Minnesota United 2	8	5	3	9:9	14
4	Austin FC II	7	4	3	10:8	13
5	North Texas	9	4	5	13:14	11
6	Sporting Kansas City II	10	2	8	11:26	7
7	Colorado Rapids 2	8	0	8	9:19	3

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Crown Legacy	9	8	1	27:10	23
2	New York Red Bulls II	8	6	2	20:8	20
3	Columbus Crew 2	9	6	3	16:15	17
4	Atlanta United 2	8	5	3	14:9	16
5	Philadelphia Union II	8	5	3	11:8	14
6	Orlando City B	8	5	3	17:19	13
7	Huntsville City	7	4	3	14:16	12
8	Toronto FC II	8	3	5	13:13	11
9	New England Revolution II	7	4	3	7:6	11
10	Chattanooga	8	3	5	13:14	10
11	Chicago Fire II	7	4	3	6:9	10
12	CT United FC	8	3	5	10:15	8
13	FC Cincinnati 2	7	2	5	9:11	6
14	New York City II	6	2	4	4:10	6
15	Carolina Core	8	1	7	10:16	5
16	Inter Miami II	8	1	7	9:21	4

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Houston Dynamo 2	8	8	0	20:3	23
2	St. Louis City 2	9	8	1	20:8	23
3	Minnesota United 2	8	5	3	9:9	14
4	Ventura County	9	5	4	14:13	14
5	San Jose Earthquakes II	7	4	3	14:7	13
6	Austin FC II	7	4	3	10:8	13
7	Portland Timbers 2	7	4	3	8:8	13
8	Los Angeles FC 2	9	4	5	15:19	13
9	North Texas	9	4	5	13:14	11
10	Real Monarchs	7	4	3	12:12	10
11	Vancouver Whitecaps 2	9	3	6	14:18	9
12	Tacoma Defiance	9	3	6	10:15	8
13	Sporting Kansas City II	10	2	8	11:26	7
14	Colorado Rapids 2	8	0	8	9:19	3

Match Preview: St. Louis City 2 vs Houston Dynamo 2

Fans of MLS Next Pro turn their attention to the clash involving St. Louis City 2 and Houston Dynamo 2. Scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, the match will take place at CITYPARK. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

The context of this match is defined by the current standings and the ambitions of both squads. St. Louis City 2 will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Houston Dynamo 2 aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between St. Louis City 2 and Houston Dynamo 2 are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

The flow of the match will likely depend on which team settles into their rhythm first. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. St. Louis City 2 will try to assert dominance early, whereas Houston Dynamo 2 might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Beyond the scoreline, the match statistics will tell the deeper story of the performance. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Three points here could be pivotal for the ambitions of either St. Louis City 2 or Houston Dynamo 2. Momentum is crucial in MLS Next Pro, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.