Data Skrive:
Houston Dynamo (ninth) and Chicago Fire (23rd) meet on Saturday at 8:30 PM ET, in a matchup between a pair of clubs in opposite halves of the table in MLS. The game will air on Apple TV.
Below you can find our betting preview for this match, and find all of our expert picks here, too!
Money Line
Bet $20, Payout $45.20
Chicago Fire to win vs Houston Dynamo +126
Chicago vs. Houston Odds & Favorites
- Favorite: Chicago Fire (+126)
- Underdog: Houston Dynamo (+213)
- Draw: +230
- Over/under: 2.5
Chicago Fire Betting Insights
- With nine goals in 6 games, Chicago is eighth in MLS. On the other side, Houston has conceded four goals in 5 matches, second in the league.
- Chicago has been listed as a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Chicago has played as a moneyline favorite of +126 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
- The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives Chicago a 44.2% chance to win.
Houston Dynamo Betting Insights
- Houston has scored six goals in 5 games this season (21st in MLS), and Chicago has conceded 13 goals in 6 matches (28th in league).
- Houston won the only game it has played as an underdog this season.
- Houston has played as an underdog of +213 or more once this season and won that game.
- The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 31.9% chance of victory for Houston.
Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo Offensive Leaders
Chicago Offensive Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Herbers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Brian Gutierrez | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Rafael Czichos | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Houston Offensive Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Aliyu | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| Sebastian Ferreira | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Artur | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Franco Escobar | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Brad Smith | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
All Media on this page by Associated Press.