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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Houston Dynamo take on an impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side in an important encounter at the BC Place on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Preview
Houston Dynamo are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Texas-based outfit edged San Jose Earthquakes to a narrow 1-0 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The Whitecaps edged Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Vancouver Whitecaps have a slight edge over Houston Dynamo and have won 10 out of the 24 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's nine victories.
- Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten in their 11 matches at home against Houston Dynamo and have managed to find the back of the net in each of these games.
- After a run of only two victories in 11 matches at home in MLS, Vancouver Whitecaps have managed to win each of their last three such games in the competition.
- Houston Dynamo won their fifth match away from home this season against San Jose Earthquakes this week - this is first time Houston Dynamo have won five away games in a single season since 2013.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
Vancouver Whitecaps have stepped up to the plate over the past year and have a good squad at their disposal. Brian White has been a talisman for the Whitecaps this season and will look to be at his lethal best in this match.
Houston Dynamo have shown glimpses of their ability so far but have a mountain to climb in this game. Vancouver Whitecaps are the better team and hold the upper hand this weekend.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 Houston Dynamo
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Brian White to score - Yes
