Our New York City FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction: 1-1
New York City FC vs Houston Dynamo in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 29, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This New York City FC vs Houston Dynamo 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
New York City FC's Last Match – New York City FC vs Chicago Fire
New York City FC will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 USA MLS triumph against Chicago Fire on May 25. In that match, New York City FC saw 64% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New York City FC | 64% | 16 (8) | 3.39 | 84 |
Chicago Fire | 36% | 4 (3) | 0.26 | 53 |
Houston Dynamo's Last Match – San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo should win to turn things around after settling for a 3-3 USA MLS draw against San Jose Earthquakes on May 25. In that match, Houston Dynamo controlled 43% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
San Jose Earthquakes | 57% | 12 (8) | 2.65 | 51 |
Houston Dynamo | 43% | 7 (5) | 1.42 | 31 |
New York City FC vs Houston Dynamo Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Houston Dynamo average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
New York City FC 9-7
Houston Dynamo 18-15
What are the odds for this match?
New York City FC to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.6
Houston Dynamo to win: @4.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825