FC Dallas v Houston Dynamo: 'We want guys that can win', says OlsenShareThe Houston Dynamo will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season when they face FC Dallas in the Texas derby on Saturday.Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen insisted they "want guys that can win" as he lauded the impact of Mateusz Bogusz.The 24-year-old, who joined from Mexican side Cruz Azul ahead of the 2026 MLS season, scored and assisted in the Dynamo's 3-2 win over the Portland Timbers last weekend.Another designated player in Guilherme, who signed from Santos, also contributed with a goal and assist against Portland as Houston recorded their second win of the season. The Dynamo finished 12th in the Western Conference last season, four points off the play-off spots after failing to win any of their last three games (D1 L2).However, Houston invested in their squad for the 2026 campaign with the additions of Bogusz, Guilherme and former Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera.The Dynamo face FC Dallas in the Texas derby next, and Olsen believes their recruitment during the off-season is already paying off."This is what we're trying to build here. We want guys that can win," Olsen said of Bogusz and Guilherme."They win now, have personality, have experience, have been through everything that this crazy game offers, and they understand how to make plays."Again, we're better in the box, and we're better in the final third, so that gives you a chance in this league."Dallas, meanwhile, came back from 3-1 down to rescue a 3-3 draw against San Diego FC last time out.Petar Musa scored a hat-trick for Dallas, who have picked up five points from their opening four games (W1 D2 L1).PLAYERS TO WATCHFC Dallas – Petar MusaSince entering the league in 2024, Musa's 39 regular-season goals rank fourth in MLS, behind only Lionel Messi (52), Denis Bouanga (45) and Sam Surridge (40).Musa scored the 12th hat-trick in FC Dallas history against San Diego. Eleven different players have scored those hat-tricks, while Musa is the first to do so multiple times for the club (also versus Minnesota United in 2024).Houston Dynamo – Mateusz BoguszBogusz scored the latest winning goal in a regular-season match in MLS history on Saturday, netting at scoring in the 15th minute of stoppage time to beat Portland 3-2.The Dynamo have three match-winning goals scored at 90+10 or later, while no other MLS team has more than one.MATCH PREDICTION – FC DALLAS WINDallas are unbeaten in nine straight home matches dating back to last season (W4 D5, incl. playoffs), including opening the season with a win and two draws at home.This weekend's hosts have also not gone 10 straight home matches without defeat in MLS play (including playoffs) since an 18-match run in 2020-21.The Dynamo have as many wins in three matches in 2026 (two) as they did in their final 16 matches in all competitions in 2025 (W2 D5 L9).Houston won 2-0 at Dallas in the last meeting between the sides last May, ending a 15-match away winless run against the Toros (D5 L10).The Dynamo have not won consecutive meetings against Dallas in all competitions since victories in September 2011 and June 2012.OPTA WIN PROBABILITYFC Dallas – 50%Draw – 25.2%Houston Dynamo – 24.7%FC Dallas v Houston Dynamo: 'We want guys that can win', says OlsenThe Houston Dynamo will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season when they face FC Dallas in the Texas derby on Saturday.Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen insisted they "want guys that can win" as he lauded the impact of Mateusz Bogusz.The 24-year-old, who joined from Mexican side Cruz Azul ahead of the 2026 MLS season, scored and assisted in the Dynamo's 3-2 win over the Portland Timbers last weekend.Another designated player in Guilherme, who signed from Santos, also contributed with a goal and assist against Portland as Houston recorded their second win of the season. The Dynamo finished 12th in the Western Conference last season, four points off the play-off spots after failing to win any of their last three games (D1 L2).However, Houston invested in their squad for the 2026 campaign with the additions of Bogusz, Guilherme and former Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera.The Dynamo face FC Dallas in the Texas derby next, and Olsen believes their recruitment during the off-season is already paying off."This is what we're trying to build here. We want guys that can win," Olsen said of Bogusz and Guilherme."They win now, have personality, have experience, have been through everything that this crazy game offers, and they understand how to make plays."Again, we're better in the box, and we're better in the final third, so that gives you a chance in this league."Dallas, meanwhile, came back from 3-1 down to rescue a 3-3 draw against San Diego FC last time out.Petar Musa scored a hat-trick for Dallas, who have picked up five points from their opening four games (W1 D2 L1).PLAYERS TO WATCHFC Dallas – Petar MusaSince entering the league in 2024, Musa's 39 regular-season goals rank fourth in MLS, behind only Lionel Messi (52), Denis Bouanga (45) and Sam Surridge (40).Musa scored the 12th hat-trick in FC Dallas history against San Diego. Eleven different players have scored those hat-tricks, while Musa is the first to do so multiple times for the club (also versus Minnesota United in 2024).Houston Dynamo – Mateusz BoguszBogusz scored the latest winning goal in a regular-season match in MLS history on Saturday, netting at scoring in the 15th minute of stoppage time to beat Portland 3-2.The Dynamo have three match-winning goals scored at 90+10 or later, while no other MLS team has more than one.MATCH PREDICTION – FC DALLAS WINDallas are unbeaten in nine straight home matches dating back to last season (W4 D5, incl. playoffs), including opening the season with a win and two draws at home.This weekend's hosts have also not gone 10 straight home matches without defeat in MLS play (including playoffs) since an 18-match run in 2020-21.The Dynamo have as many wins in three matches in 2026 (two) as they did in their final 16 matches in all competitions in 2025 (W2 D5 L9).Houston won 2-0 at Dallas in the last meeting between the sides last May, ending a 15-match away winless run against the Toros (D5 L10).The Dynamo have not won consecutive meetings against Dallas in all competitions since victories in September 2011 and June 2012.OPTA WIN PROBABILITYFC Dallas – 50%Draw – 25.2%Houston Dynamo – 24.7%