Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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On February 21, 2026, the Houston Dynamo will host the Chicago Fire in what promises to be an intriguing MLS matchup. Both teams come into this game with contrasting recent forms: Houston Dynamo has yet to record a victory in their prior matches, while Chicago Fire comes off a solid performance with a win in their latest outing.

Tactically, Houston will need to establish control in the midfield to create scoring opportunities, as their lack of match wins could suggest struggles in cohesion and execution. The team will look to leverage their home advantage and the support of their fans to break this negative trend. Conversely, Chicago Fire’s recent victory indicates a potential improvement in their offensive strategy, which they will aim to capitalize on against a Dynamo side searching for their identity.

The bookmakers have set the odds fairly close, with home odds at 2.52 and away odds at 2.62, highlighting the competitive nature of the fixture. It remains to be seen if Houston can translate their home advantage into points or if Chicago can build momentum. Ultimately, the match is finely poised, and while trends suggest possible outcomes, predicting a clear victor remains challenging.

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Houston 38.3%

Draw 26.4%

Chicago 35.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of MLS Chicago Fire: 2.01% Houston Dynamo: 1.66%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.47	3.65	2.7
	2.42	3.7	2.72
	2.56	3.62	2.75	Watch and Bet
	2.45	3.3	2.63
	2.47	3.62	2.66
	2.37	3.5	2.6

Latest Results

18.10.25 Sporting Kansas City – Houston Dynamo – 0:0 04.10.25 Houston Dynamo – San Diego FC – 2:4 27.09.25 Nashville SC – Houston Dynamo – 3:1 20.09.25 Houston Dynamo – Portland Timbers – 1:0 13.09.25 Colorado Rapids – Houston Dynamo – 2:1

14.02.26 Chicago Fire – Portland Timbers – 3:4 08.02.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Chicago Fire – 2:3 01.11.25 Chicago Fire – Philadelphia Union – 0:3 26.10.25 Philadelphia Union – Chicago Fire – 3:2 penalties 22.10.25 Chicago Fire – Orlando City – 3:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Houston won 2.

Houston may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Houston won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 24:21. (average 1.3:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:4. (average 1.4:0.5).

Latest Head To Head

06.04.24 Chicago Fire – Houston Dynamo – 2:1 06.06.23 Chicago Fire – Houston Dynamo – 1:4 25.06.22 Houston Dynamo – Chicago Fire – 2:0 23.09.20 Chicago Fire – Houston Dynamo – 4:0 03.08.19 Houston Dynamo – Chicago Fire – 0:1

Standings

2026

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	FC Dallas	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	Houston Dynamo	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Los Angeles Galaxy	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	Real Salt Lake	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	San Jose Earthquakes	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Colorado Rapids	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Sporting Kansas City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Seattle Sounders	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Portland Timbers	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	Vancouver Whitecaps	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	Minnesota United	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Los Angeles FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Austin FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	St. Louis City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	San Diego FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	New England Revolution	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	DC United	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Toronto FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	New York Red Bulls	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	Columbus Crew	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Chicago Fire	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	CF Montreal	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Philadelphia Union	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Orlando City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	New York City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	FC Cincinnati	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Atlanta Utd	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Nashville SC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Inter Miami	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	Charlotte	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5.04 (13.54%)

2. Los Angeles FC: 6.66 (10.24%)

3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10.15 (6.72%)

4. San Diego FC: 12.25 (5.57%)

5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.55%)

6. Philadelphia Union: 15 (4.55%)

7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.55%)

8. New York City: 17.5 (3.9%)

9. Columbus Crew: 17.5 (3.9%)

10. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17.5 (3.9%)

11. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.59%)

12. Orlando City: 25.25 (2.7%)

13. Nashville SC: 26 (2.62%)

14. New York Red Bulls: 30.25 (2.26%)

15. Charlotte FC: 32.33 (2.11%)

16. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.01%)

17. Minnesota United: 34 (2.01%)

18. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.01%)

19. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.66%)

20. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.66%)

21. Austin: 50 (1.36%)

22. FC Dallas: 50.25 (1.36%)

23. Colorado Rapids: 50.25 (1.36%)

24. Portland Timbers: 50.25 (1.36%)

25. Atlanta United: 50.25 (1.36%)

26. Toronto FC: 50.25 (1.36%)

27. San Jose Earthquakes: 50.25 (1.36%)

28. Austin FC: 51 (1.34%)

29. CF Montreal: 65.5 (1.04%)

30. St. Louis City: 65.5 (1.04%)

31. New England Revolution: 65.5 (1.04%)

32. DC United: 69 (0.99%)

33. Sporting Kansas City: 69 (0.99%)

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