Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans Prediction 8 November 2026
π Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans meet in the next round of the NFL regular season. The game takes place at SoFi Stadium, where the hosts will look to bounce back from a disappointing 24-9 loss to the Rams. The Chargers struggled on offence in that game, and the head-to-head record offers little comfort: Houston have won four of the teamsβ last six meetings, including the two most recent matchups.
Head-to-head statistics Los Angeles Chargers - Houston Texans
Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview
The Los Angeles Chargers head into their home game on the back of a defeat to their cross-city rivals, the Rams. They managed just nine points, struggling to put together scoring drives. Next up are the Houston Texans, who have beaten the Chargers in their last two competitive meetings. The most recent ended 20-16, while their previous playoff encounter was even more one-sided, with the Chargers losing 32-12. Los Angeles have scored just 28 points across those two games against the Texans.
Match Results: Los Angeles Chargers
Houston Texans Team Overview
The Houston Texans head into this matchup with the edge in recent head-to-head meetings. They have won their last two games against the Los Angeles Chargers, holding them to modest point totals on both occasions. Their 32-12 playoff victory was particularly emphatic, with Houstonβs defence delivering a dominant performance. The Texans followed it up with a 20-16 win in the next meeting. Those results give the visitors reason to feel confident against a familiar opponent.
Match Results: Houston Texans
β Editorβs prediction
We favour the Houston Texans, who have had the better of the Los Angeles Chargers in recent head-to-head meetings. The visitors have won the last two, holding the Chargers to a combined 28 points. Los Angeles also struggled offensively last time out, scoring just nine points against the Rams. Houstonβs reliable defence could capitalise on the hostsβ attacking problems and give the Texans the edge. With those recent results in mind, our pick is Houston Texans to win with a +1.5 spread.
