Our Houston Dynamo vs El Paso Locomotive FC Prediction: 2-2
Houston Dynamo vs El Paso Locomotive FC in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 16, 2026. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Houston Dynamo vs El Paso Locomotive FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Houston Dynamo's Last Match – Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-6 USA MLS defeat at the hands of Colorado Rapids on April 12. In that match, Houston Dynamo controlled 49% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado Rapids | 51% | 11 (9) | 1.94 | 37 |
 Houston Dynamo | 49% | 14 (9) | 2.2 | 50 |
El Paso Locomotive FC's Last Match – Hartford Athletic vs El Paso Locomotive FC
El Paso Locomotive FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-0 USA USL Championship victory over Hartford Athletic on April 11. In that match, El Paso Locomotive FC had 58% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hartford Athletic | 42% | 0 (5) | 0.74 | 65 |
 El Paso Locomotive FC | 58% | 0 (8) | 2.24 | 45 |
Houston Dynamo vs El Paso Locomotive FC Stats
Key Stats
| Houston Dynamo | El Paso Locomotive FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Houston Dynamo are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while El Paso Locomotive FC average 2.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Houston Dynamo 18-20
El Paso Locomotive FC 23-12
What are the odds for this match?
Houston Dynamo to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.2
El Paso Locomotive FC to win: @4.75