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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Houston Dynamo take on a struggling San Jose Earthquakes side in a crucial encounter at PayPal Park on Wednesday. Both teams have issues to address and will need to be at their best in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Preview
Houston Dynamo are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Texas-based outfit played out a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United last week and will need to take it up a notch in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have been in poor form this season. The Earthquakes slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sporting Kansas City in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Houston Dynamo have a good record against San Jose Earthquakes and have won 18 out of the 32 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to San Jose Earthquakes' 10 victories.
- San Jose Earthquakes have lost only one of their last six matches at home against Houston Dynamo in MLS and won their previous such game by a 2-1 scoreline in April 2023.
- San Jose Earthquakes suffered their 18th defeat of the season in their 23rd game in MLS last week and are only the third team in the history of the competition to have endured such a run.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
Houston Dynamo have stepped up to the plate this season but have not been at their prolific best this month. The Texas side scored a late goal to salvage a point against Minnesota United and will need to be more clinical in this game.
San Jose Earthquakes have struggled to cope with their opponents this season and will need to play out of their skins this week. Houston Dynamo are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Houston Dynamo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Sebastian Ferreira to score - Yes
