Houston Dynamo 0-1 Toronto FC

Current streaks

Recent form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent form shows a mix of impressive performances and resilience. In their last six games, they've managed three wins, two draws, and only one loss, accumulating 11 goals while conceding 7. Their most notable match was a high-scoring 4-3 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps, showcasing their offensive capabilities. The team has demonstrated defensive strength with two clean sheets in this period, including a commanding 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake in the Leagues Cup. Their goal-scoring average of 1.83 per game is promising, while their defensive record of 1.17 goals conceded per game indicates room for improvement. The Dynamo's current 6th position in the league with 37 points from 24 games suggests they're in contention for a playoff spot, and their recent form indicates they're gaining momentum at a crucial time in the season.

Toronto FC

Toronto FC's recent form has been a mixed bag, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Despite sitting 8th in the league table, they've shown offensive prowess, scoring 1.5 goals per game on average. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding at the same rate. The team has been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 4-3 loss to Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup. Their ability to keep clean sheets (2 in 6 games) is a positive sign, but the tendency for both teams to score (67% of matches) suggests exciting, open contests. The team's goal difference of 0 over this period indicates a competitive balance, though consistency remains a challenge as they've alternated between wins and non-wins in their last five outings.

Recent home/away form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent home form shows resilience and strength, with the team remaining unbeaten in five of their last six home matches. They've demonstrated a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.83 goals per game on average, while maintaining a respectable scoring rate of 1.67 goals per game. The Dynamo have kept two clean sheets in this period, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in their most recent home game. Their ability to both score and defend effectively is evident in their goal difference of +5 across these six matches. The team has shown consistency in their scoring, with 50% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals, suggesting an entertaining style of play for the home fans. Notably, their 3-1 win against Colorado Rapids stands out as a high-scoring encounter, showcasing the Dynamo's offensive capabilities at home.

Toronto FC

Toronto FC's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with their last six games on the road resulting in two wins, one draw, and three losses. Despite the inconsistent results, the team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably the thrilling 4-3 defeat against Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup. Their defensive record has been a concern, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, while their attack has managed 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their away matches have seen both teams score and have gone over 2.5 goals, suggesting exciting, open games for spectators. However, Toronto FC has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only two in their last six away fixtures, which may be a key area for improvement as they look to climb from their current 8th position in the league.