MLS 2026 · THU, OCT 15
San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo match report: San Diego FC and Houston Dynamo share six-goal draw
San Diego FC led twice but were pegged back by Houston Dynamo as the match finished level. A late equaliser earned the home side a point.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
The match finished 3-3, with Houston Dynamo leading 3-2 at half-time. San Diego FC equalised in the 86th minute to earn a draw. The result leaves both sides without a win.
Goals
Anders Dreyer opened the scoring for San Diego FC from the penalty spot in the 20th minute. Cedric Bakambu doubled the lead two minutes later, assisted by Onni Valakari. Guilherme pulled one back for Houston Dynamo in the 24th minute, assisted by Lawrence Ennali. Mateusz Bogusz equalised in the 33rd minute, and Guilherme scored again in the 37th minute to put Houston Dynamo ahead. Gabriel Pirani equalised for San Diego FC in the 86th minute.
Match flow
San Diego FC were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half. Overall, San Diego FC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
San Diego FC had 60% possession compared to Houston Dynamo's 40%. San Diego FC also had 10 corners to Houston Dynamo's 3. San Diego FC had 6 shots on target to Houston Dynamo's 3.
Discipline
Both sides received three yellow cards, with no red cards shown. The match official was Serhii Boiko.
Streaks
San Diego FC are now without a win in 7 MLS matches this season. Houston Dynamo are now without a win in 5 MLS matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made San Diego FC the favourites, at an implied 47%; San Diego FC drew the match. 10xSharp's call was for more goals than the bookmakers' 3 line; the match had 6 goals in 90 minutes, above the line, so the call was right.
What it means
San Diego FC are 22nd in the table with 33 points and a goal difference of -3. Houston Dynamo are 10th with 46 points and a goal difference of 2.
Verdict
San Diego FC controlled much of the match on the numbers, with more possession and corners, but needed a late equaliser to take a point. Houston Dynamo were clinical in the first half, scoring three goals from three shots on target. The draw extends both sides' winless runs.