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As St. Louis City SC prepares to host Houston Dynamo on August 22, 2026, the matchup promises to be an intriguing clash between two teams in good form. St. Louis City has showcased their attacking prowess recently, winning 3 of their last 4 matches, indicating a solid rhythm and confidence as they prepare to utilize their home advantage at CityPark. Their tactical approach often emphasizes high pressing and quick transitions, which could pose significant challenges for the Dynamo.
On the other hand, Houston Dynamo is also riding a wave of confidence with 3 wins in their last 4 contests. Known for their resilient defense and ability to capitalize on set pieces, they will look to slow the game down and exploit any gaps left by St. Louis’s aggressive tactics. The odds favor St. Louis City at 1.9 for a home win, though the Dynamo’s capabilities should not be underestimated, especially with their history of performing well on the road.
With both teams in similar form, the match is likely to be closely contested. While St. Louis may have the edge on home soil, Houston’s tactical discipline could lead to a surprising outcome. Fans can expect an exciting match with no guaranteed results.
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| St. Louis City 46.1% |
Draw 25.5% |
Houston 28.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 3.75 | 3.25 | ||
| 2.02 | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| 2.07 | 3.8 | 3.52 | ||
| 2.13 | 3.73 | 3.13 | ||
| 2 | 3.65 | 3.3 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 San Jose Earthquakes – St. Louis City SC – 1:3 01.08.26 St. Louis City SC – Real Salt Lake – 1:1 25.07.26 St. Louis City SC – Colorado Rapids – 1:0 22.07.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – St. Louis City SC – 1:3 16.07.26 St. Louis City SC – Sporting Kansas City – 3:2 |
15.08.26 Houston Dynamo – Los Angeles Galaxy – 1:0 08.08.26 New England Revolution – Houston Dynamo – 0:2 01.08.26 Sporting Kansas City – Houston Dynamo – 0:2 25.07.26 Houston Dynamo – Austin FC – 3:0 22.07.26 Houston Dynamo – DC United – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.05.26 St. Louis City SC – Houston Dynamo – 3:2 penalties 30.08.25 St. Louis City SC – Houston Dynamo – 2:3 28.06.25 Houston Dynamo – St. Louis City SC – 1:0 05.10.24 St. Louis City SC – Houston Dynamo – 3:0 04.05.24 Houston Dynamo – St. Louis City SC – 0:0 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Houston Dynamo | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28:24 | 4 | 35 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38:17 | 21 | 34 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35:20 | 15 | 34 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38:27 | 11 | 33 |
| 5 | St. Louis City | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27:25 | 2 | 29 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:26 | 4 | 28 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32:25 | 7 | 27 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29:25 | 4 | 25 |
| 9 | Minnesota United | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21:26 | -5 | 25 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33:33 | 0 | 24 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20:22 | -2 | 24 |
| 12 | San Diego FC | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33:29 | 4 | 24 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24:30 | -6 | 22 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22:36 | -14 | 17 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18:48 | -30 | 14 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39:15 | 24 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46:36 | 10 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29:25 | 4 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32:23 | 9 | 29 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32:28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46:45 | 1 | 27 |
| 7 | New York City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:24 | 7 | 26 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30:41 | -11 | 25 |
| 9 | DC United | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27:30 | -3 | 24 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31:48 | -17 | 21 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27:31 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26:33 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | CF Montreal | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25:36 | -11 | 17 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25:33 | -8 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta Utd | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21:34 | -13 | 15 |
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