Sporting Kansas City left Houston with a 2-0 win, and they did it the hard way — outshot, out-cornered and second best on the expected goals. Houston had the ball and the territory, but the scoreboard went the other way.
7.9André LuizSporting Kansas City · Forward1 goal · 2 shots · 2 key passes · 0.17 xGHouston Dynamo 0:2 Sporting Kansas City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 2
- 1(Yellow card)
- 45 + 3(Red card)
- 45 + 4(Yellow card)
- 45 + 6(Yellow card)
Second half0 - 0
- 54(Yellow card)
- 68(Yellow card)
- 79S. Garfield-Reid
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What was the final score of Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City?
Houston Dynamo 0-2 Sporting Kansas City (MLS).
Who scored?
André Luiz (27', assist Stephen Afrifa) for Sporting Kansas City; Calvin Harris (45', assist André Luiz) for Sporting Kansas City.
Was Sporting Kansas City's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any red cards in Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City?
Yes — sent off: Héctor Herrera (Houston Dynamo, 45+3').
Standings
Houston Dynamo – Sporting Kansas City
Head to Head meetings
Houston Dynamo – Sporting Kansas City
Houston Dynamo
Sporting Kansas City
- 8
Victories
- 5
Draws
- 12
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  8 | 12  |
Scored goals | 32 | 38 |
Average per game | 1.28 | 1.52 |
The biggest victory | 5-2 | 0-4 |
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Best statistical picks
Houston Dynamo – Sporting Kansas City
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | 4.20 | 4.75 |
Match betting activity
$104.3K
Betting volume1.1K
bets- Double chance: X2Won · 12.3% of bets$48.3K133 bets
- Sporting Kansas City to winWon · 10.7% of bets$13.2K115 bets
- Over 2.5 goalsLost · 5% of bets$8.2K54 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo is a strong favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 57.9 vs 39.6 for Sporting Kansas City. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 69 vs 26.6). CheckLive signal strength 79/100.
Home win — Houston Dynamo1.57
High confidence79%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
56
36.3
CheckSkill
54.4
47.9
CheckMental
69
26.6
CheckLive total57.9 vs 39.6+18.3
More match signals
Houston Dynamo (DNB)94%1.25
Under 2.585%2.35
Houston Dynamo (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Before kick-offAll markets · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · LostHome win — Houston Dynamo1.57
Public pick · PendingHouston Dynamo to win53 bets
Exact score · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · Lost1 : 0expected score
Public pick · Lost3 : 12 bets
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City?
On CheckLive metrics Houston Dynamo rate higher: 57.9 vs 39.6, CheckLive signal strength 79/100.
What is Houston Dynamo's main edge?
Houston Dynamo is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 69 vs 26.6 for Sporting Kansas City. The overall rating gap is 18.3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-0 (Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | 4.20 | 4.75 |