On Monday, October 28th, at 8:50 PM, the Houston Dynamo will travel to take on the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. This match features two Western Conference teams, with Houston being 5th in the conference and Seattle being 4th. The money line odds for this match are +340.0 for Houston, -132.0 for Seattle, and +270.0 for a draw. The over/under goal line is currently sitting at 2.5 goals.
Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders
- Where: Seattle, WA at Lumen Field
- Date: Monday, October 28th
- Betting Odds SEA -132.0 | HOU +340.0 O/U 2.5
Houston Dynamo Preview
In the Western Conference, the Houston Dynamo are currently in 5th place, three points behind the Seattle Sounders. Over their last six matches, Houston has gone 3-2-1, including a win over the Sounders on September 29th. Overall, the Dynamo have a record of 15-10-9, with a road record of 8-7-2. Following this match, Houston will return home for a match against Seattle on November 3rd.
The Houston Dynamo have been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, ranking 21st in goals per match. They have been able to create opportunities, ranking 12th in shots on goal and 14th in corners. Aliyu Ibrahim has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net six times this season, which is 73rd in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Amine Bassi has been their top playmaker, ranking 40th in MLS in assists. He also has three goals this season, which is 4th on the team.
Heading into their match against the Seattle Sounders, the Houston Dynamo's defense is ranked 4th in MLS in goals allowed per match at 1.1. However, they are coming off a match against the 3rd-ranked offense in the Los Angeles Galaxy where they only allowed one goal. Overall, they have given up six goals in their last four matches, and they are 5th in blocked shots per match. Steve Clark is 5th in MLS in clean sheets with eight.
Seattle Sounders Preview
Through 34 matches, the Seattle Sounders have a record of 16-9-9, which has them in 4th place in the Western Conference. At home, they have been tough to beat, going 8-2-7. Over their last four matches, they have gone 3-0-1, with their only draw coming against the 9th-ranked Portland Timbers. In the standings, they are just two points behind Real Salt Lake and three points ahead of the Houston Dynamo, who they will face on November 3rd.
The Seattle Sounders have been one of the most dangerous teams in the league this season, as they are 18th in MLS in goals per match at 1.4. Jordan Morris has been their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net 13 times this season, which is 21st in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 18th in the league. Albert Rusnák has been their top playmaker, as he is 7th in MLS in assists and 2nd on the team in goals scored.
Heading into their match against the Houston Dynamo, the Seattle Sounders have the best defense in the MLS, allowing just 1.0 goal per match. They are also 2nd in blocked shots and 4th in interceptions. Stefan Frei is 3rd in clean sheets with 11 and has 71 saves, which is 24th in the league. Over their last four matches, they have not allowed a goal, including a match against Houston on September 29th.
Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders Head To Head
The Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo have already faced off twice this season, with Houston taking the first matchup by a score of 2-1. The second matchup was a shutout win for Seattle, as they won 2-0.
Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders Free Pick
With both clubs coming in with below-average offenses, our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, which is listed at +270.0. The Seattle Sounders have been the better defensive club, allowing the fewest goals in the MLS this season. On the defensive side, look for the Sounders to finish with one more interception than Houston, as they are 4th in the MLS in that category. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Albert Rusnak of the Sounders, while Ezequiel Ponce has the best odds to score for Houston.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +270.0
