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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Houston Dynamo lock horns with Vancouver Whitecaps in an important clash at the Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Whitecaps eased past San Jose Earthquakes by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The home side thrashed Real Salt Lake by a 4-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 10 matches apiece out of the last 25 games played between the two teams.
- Houston Dynamo have won consecutive matches against Vancouver Whitecaps in all competitions for the first time in their history and have managed to score four goals in each of their victories during this period.
- Houston Dynamo have won six of their last 10 matches in the regular season of MLS - they had achieved only three victories in the 13 such games preceding this run.
- Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last six matches away from home in all competitions - the joint-longest such run for the club since 2011.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Houston Dynamo have managed to hit their stride in recent weeks and will be banking on their impressive run against the Whitecaps. The Texas-based outfit have good players in their ranks and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps have been a formidable force on the road and are in good shape going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this week.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals -No
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Fafa Picault to score - Yes
