Houston Dynamo 3-1 Colorado Rapids

Current streaks

Recent form

Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo are currently in 8th position in the league with 18 points from 14 games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of draws, wins, and losses in their last six matches (DDWLDL). They have not had any runs of wins or defeats longer than two games. However, their match against Detroit City in the US Open Cup was a particularly high-scoring game, ending in a 3-3 draw. The Dynamo have scored 7 goals and conceded 8 in their last 6 games, with an average of 1.17 goals scored and 1.33 goals conceded per game. They have kept only one clean sheet during this period, and both teams have scored in 67% of their matches.

Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids are currently in 6th position in the league with 22 points from 15 games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 matches. They have been involved in several high-scoring games, with an average of 4.17 total goals per game and 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The Rapids have conceded more goals than they have scored, with a goal difference of -1. Despite their inconsistent form, they managed to secure a point in their most recent match, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Minnesota United.

Recent home/away form

Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo have had a mixed run of form in their recent home games, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches at home. They started this sequence with back-to-back wins against the San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers, scoring a total of three goals while conceding just one. However, they then suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Austin FC before embarking on a three-game unbeaten run, which included two high-scoring draws against FC Dallas and Detroit City, with both matches ending 3-3 and showcasing the Dynamo's ability to score goals at home. Despite their inconsistent results, the Dynamo have managed to maintain a solid defensive record, keeping two clean sheets and conceding an average of just one goal per game in their last six home fixtures.

Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids have had a mixed run of form in their recent away games, with their last six matches resulting in two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their away performances have been characterized by high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.67 total goals per game. The Rapids have managed to score an impressive 12 goals in their last six away games, averaging 2 goals per match. However, they have also conceded 10 goals, which is a concern. The team's defensive vulnerabilities were particularly evident in their most recent away game, a 5-3 loss to Real Salt Lake, which was their second consecutive away defeat. Despite these setbacks, the Rapids have shown an ability to bounce back, as evidenced by their 2-0 win against New York City FC and their 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes earlier in the season.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Houston Dynamo and Colorado Rapids, as of the information provided, are as follows:

- The two teams have played a total of 42 matches against each other.
- Colorado Rapids have won 15 direct matches, while Houston Dynamo have won 14.
- There have been 13 draws between the two sides.
- The average number of goals per match in these encounters is 2.50 (56 goals in 22 matches).
- In the Major League Soccer (MLS) context, Houston Dynamo has won 5 matches, lost 12, and drawn 11 against Colorado Rapids.
- Colorado Rapids has won 12 MLS matches, lost 6, and drawn 11 against Houston Dynamo.
- The average number of goals per match in MLS games between the two teams is 2.6.

Please note that these statistics are based on the information available from the provided search results, which were last updated on the dates mentioned in the sources. The numbers may change as new matches are played.