Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Major League Soccer fixture.
Houston Dynamo got the job done on Sunday 14 April 2013, winning 2-1 at home to Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer). At the break it was 1-1.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Houston DynamoHome | Rating | Chicago FireAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,556 | Overall | 1,501 |
| 1,632 | Match venue | 1,484 |
| 1,632 | At home | 1,528 |
| 1,427 | Away | 1,484 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,515 | Attack | 1,472 |
| 1,542 | Defence | 1,518 |
| 1,566 | Home attack | 1,506 |
| 1,442 | Away attack | 1,445 |
| 1,605 | Home defence | 1,509 |
| 1,460 | Away defence | 1,528 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,522 | Goal environment | 1,513 |
| 1,503 | Home goals | 1,518 |
| 1,518 | Away goals | 1,495 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,555 | Close games | 1,535 |
| 1,561 | Winning margin | 1,488 |
Match venue compares Houston Dynamo at home with Chicago Fire away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire have met 19 times since April 2012: Houston Dynamo have won eight, Chicago Fire have taken six and five were drawn. Our Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire prediction page has every tip on this pairing.