FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo Live Stream, Predictions

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FC Dallas

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FC Dallas, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following the 2-1 MLS triumph over Vancouver Whitecaps.

In that game, FC Dallas had 52% possession and 15 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. The only player to score for FC Dallas was Jesús Ferreira (37', 54'). On the other side, Vancouver Whitecaps had 7 shots on goal with 4 on target. Pedro Vite (23') was the scorer for Vancouver Whitecaps.

FC Dallas have been quite ineffective in attack in recent times. Their sum of goals equals just 4 vs opposition teams during the course of their previous 6 fixtures. In those games, FC Dallas have also seen the tally of goals that have gone against them total 6.

Houston Dynamo

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Since suffering a loss in their previous game against Minnesota United in MLS action, Houston Dynamo and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.

In that match, Houston Dynamo had 54% possession and 12 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. At the other end, Minnesota United had 12 attempts on goal with 5 on target. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (14') was the scorer for Minnesota United.

A tendency of at least one team drawing a blank in games featuring Houston Dynamo has been fairly consistent recently. Examining their last 6 meetings reveals that it’s happened 6 times. In these clashes, their opponents have hit a goal total of 1 while Houston Dynamo have scored 3. That kind of pattern might not be sustained into this match, however.

🤜🤛 Head to head

Inspecting their most recent head-to-head clashes dating back to 31/10/2020 shows us that FC Dallas have won 2 of these games & Houston Dynamo 1, with the number of draws being 3.

A combined sum of 21 goals were shared by the two clubs in these games, with 12 from Toros and 9 being from Orange Crush. The average number of goals per game works out to 3.5.

The previous league meeting between the two was MLS match day 27 on 10/07/2022 when it finished Houston Dynamo 2-2 FC Dallas.

That time, Houston Dynamo had 60% possession and 19 shots at goal with 8 on target. Goals were scored by Þorleifur Úlfarsson (69') and Teenage Hadebe (101').

At the other end, FC Dallas got 13 attempts at goal with 6 on target. Matt Hedges (27') and Jesús Ferreira (93') scored.

The referee was Jon Freemon.

ℹ️ Team News: FC Dallas

Regarding absentees, there’s just a single fitness concern for the FC Dallas boss Nico Estévez to contend with from of an almost fully healthy set of players. Tarik Scott (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) is sidelined.

In our view, Toros will possibly use a 4-2-3-1 system for this one and select Jimmy Maurer, Ema Twumasi, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, J. Antonio Martínez, Marco Farfan, Edwin Cerrillo, Facundo Quignon, Jáder Obrian, Tsiki Ntsabeleng, Alan Velasco and Jesús Ferreira.

📋 Team News: Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo boss Ben Olsen has some current player fitness concerns. Tate Schmitt (Knee Injury) and Ifunanyachi Achara (Knee Injury) are not ready for selection.

We believe Orange Crush could decide to begin the game with a 4-3-3 lineup using Steve Clark, Daniel Steres, Ethan Bartlow, Micael, Franco Escobar, A. Carrasquilla, Artur, Luis Caicedo, Ibrahim Aliyu, Corey Baird and Nelson Quiñónes.

⚡ Prediction

We’re of the opinion that Houston Dynamo are certainly able to score a goal against this FC Dallas lineup, but that might not quite be as many as the goals that they could concede.

Our selection here is for a narrow 2-1 win for FC Dallas after the 90. Should be a good one.

Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Renata Leite, 01:06 17/05/2023