> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-houston-dynamo-lineups-storylines-texas-derby-october-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-17T12:44:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-17T12:44:00.000Z - Description: A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. Houston in the 2026 MLS season, including key storylines, projected lineups, tactics, and what to watch. - Author: Big D Soccer Staff - Tags: Game Preview, 2026 Season, FC Dallas With a playoff spot clinched, FC Dallas now turns their sights on securing El Capitan and the Texas Derby for another season when they take on the Houston Dynamo tonight. Both teams are coming off games last weekend and in the midweek, and will likely be rotating their lineups a bit to deal with the heavy legs. Dallas is coming off a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders, while the Dynamo gave up a late goal in a wild 3-3 draw with San Diego FC on Wednesday night. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo - **Key player to watch:** Petar Musa - He has four goals and one assist in six regular season games against the Dynamo. He needs to add to that here. - **Why this game matters:** It is the Texas Derby. Need we say more? FC Dallas VS • Season xG Loading... Goal Leaders Loading... Assist Leaders Loading... Pass Completion % Loading... Goalkeeper Loading... Stats via American Soccer Analysis • BigDSoccer.com ## **FC Dallas Notes:** **All-time vs Houston:** Dallas currently holds a 17-14-20 record in all-time regular season meetings with the Dynamo. **Road record vs Houston**: FC Dallas has picked up a few victories over the years in Houston, including one last year. But the overall road record in Houston sits at 5-10-11\. **Homegrown clock**: FC Dallas has had four Homegrown players earn minutes this season (Michael Collodi, Nolan Norris, Caleb Swann and Josh Torquato). The group has amassed a total of 2943 minutes. ### **Notable season stats**: - FCD is 23rd in crosses in MLS with 279. - The Burn are 17th in total distance covered in MLS with 3330.03 km (2069.18 miles) - FCD is 3rd in MLS in aerial challenges won with 380. - FC Dallas is 20th in MLS in xG with 45.99. - FCD is 3rd in MLS in shot efficiency with 7.01. - Musa is 6th in MLS in xG with 15.3\. He also ranks 14th in MLS in shots with 78\. ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** This is the third game in seven days, Eric Quill stated after the win on Wednesday night that he would likely be rotating his roster a bit on Saturday night. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/10/fc-dallas-3-4-2-1-MDG2CBQ7-2.png) ## Your turn: pick the XI Think the crowd has it wrong? Pick your own FC Dallas starting eleven below. No sign-up needed, and your picks feed straight into the crowd XI above. [FC Dallas lineups on Starting11](https://starting11.com/fc-dallas?ref=bigdsoccer.com) [ ![Starting 11](https://starting11.com/img/starting11-logo-170x170.png) **FC Dallas predicted XI** Official Starting 11 Partner ](https://starting11.com/fc-dallas?utm%5Fsource=bigdsoccer&utm%5Fmedium=partner-badge) ## Availability & Disciplinary Report ⚽ ****Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended with next yellow card: Nolan Norris Suspended with next two yellow cards: Osaze Urhoghide, Shaq Moore, Sam Sarver 🗒️ ****Availability Report** Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin ****Out**: Logan Farrington (lower body) ****Questionable**: none On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC), Jaidyn Contreras (Tigres) Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Benji Flowers International duty: none --- ## **Houston Notes:** **Key player for Houston: Guilherme** [Scouting Houston Dynamo: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on Houston ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/bigdsoccer.com.minimal.big-0789ba51-ec91-4421-a751-949ee3bac97d.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Scouting-Report-2-d608d8c3-6a51-47ad-93c4-2054de98f66c.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/scouting-houston-dynamo-texas-derby-october-2026/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none **Availability Report** Out: Felipe Andrade (lower body), Jimmy Maurer (back) Questionable: none International duty: none --- ****Don’t just read the free version** [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/05/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2.svg)](#/portal/signup) Big game this week for FC Dallas. 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