Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
02:30 WAT, Sunday 22 February: Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer, played at Shell Energy Stadium. In the table, Houston Dynamo are 5th, upper half, on 51 points after 34 matches; Chicago Fire are 4th (among the top four) with 55.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Houston Dynamo 1.5 xG, Chicago Fire 1.3 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 64%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Houston Dynamo 40%, draw 25%, Chicago Fire 35%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Houston Dynamo 1–1 Chicago Fire. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Houston Dynamo40%fair 2.50 · @2.30
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.45
Chicago Fire35%fair 2.86 · @2.88
2.81Expected goals
1.46Houston Dynamo xG
1.35Chicago Fire xG
64%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–06%
From our goals model: Houston Dynamo 1.5 – 1.3 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Houston Dynamo to win✓
40%
2.50
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.53
Draw no bet
Houston Dynamo (draw no bet)✓
53%
1.87
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Asian handicap
Chicago Fire +1 (Asian handicap)
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.48
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
1.18
First team to score
Houston Dynamo to score first✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Houston Dynamo / FT Houston Dynamo✗
24%
4.25
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
11.52
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Recent results
Houston Dynamo
No recent results on record.
Chicago Fire
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire.
What is the prediction for Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers Houston Dynamo have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Chicago Fire 35%.
How many goals will there be in Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is Houston Dynamo 1–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire?
Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Shell Energy Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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