The Vancouver Whitecaps travel to Houston to take on the Dynamo in an MLS matchup on Wednesday, September 18th. This game is set to kick off at 8:30 PM and will be played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, TX. The Whitecaps are +320 on the money line compared to the Dynamo at -134. The line for a draw is sitting at +295, and the goal total is at 2.5 goals. Vancouver is 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 13-8-6, while Houston is 7th at 12-8-8.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Houston Dynamo Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Vancouver Whitecaps at Houston Dynamo
- Where: Houston, TX at Shell Energy Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, September 18th
- Betting Odds HOU -134 | VWH +320 O/U 2.5
Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
In their last four matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps have gone 2-1-1, including a win over the San Jose Earthquakes on September 15th. Overall, they are 13-8-6, which has them in 6th place in the Western Conference. They are just one point behind the Seattle Sounders and one point ahead of the Houston Dynamo. This match vs. the Dynamo is on the road, where they have gone 7-4-3 this season. After this match, they will head back on the road to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 22nd.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have been an average offensive club this season, ranking 10th in the MLS in goals scored. They have been able to put 1.7 goals per match on the board, while their shots on goal per match is 15th in the league. Brian White is the club's top scorer, ranking 17th in the MLS with 12 goals. He also leads the club in shots on goal, ranking 39th in the league. Ryan Gauld is the club's leader in assists, ranking 5th in the MLS with 11. He also has 9 goals, which is 34th in the league.
Over their last three matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps have not allowed a goal, and they will look to continue that streak against the Houston Dynamo, who are 19th in the league in scoring. Overall, Vancouver is 7th in the league in goals allowed, and they are led by goalkeeper Yōhei Takaoka, who is 10th in the league with seven clean sheets. However, it is worth noting that the last time they faced Houston, they gave up four goals.
Houston Dynamo Preview
In their last six matches, the Houston Dynamo have gone 4-1-1, and they are looking to continue their strong play as they take on the Vancouver Whitecaps. This season, the Dynamo are 12-8-8, and they currently sit in 7th place in the Western Conference. Overall, they have been slightly better on the road, going 7-5-2, compared to their 5-3-6 mark at home. Following this match, they will take on Austin FC on the road on Sunday, September 22nd.
Aliyu Ibrahim has been the top goal scorer for the Houston Dynamo this season, finding the back of the net six times, which is also 57th in MLS. He has also been the most accurate shooter for the club, putting 26 shots on goal, which is 25th in the league. Amine Bassi has been the leader in assists for the club, and his six assists are 32nd in MLS. He has also scored three goals this season, which is 4th on the club and 143rd in the league. Overall, the Dynamo are 19th in MLS in goals per match, and they are 11th in shots on goal per match.
Heading into their match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Houston Dynamo's defense is currently 4th in the MLS, allowing just 1.1 goals per match. They are also 5th in blocked shots per match. Over their last three matches, they have two clean sheets, including one against the 7th-ranked offense in the league, Los Angeles FC. Steve Clark is 5th in the MLS with seven clean sheets this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Houston Dynamo Head To Head
The Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have already faced off once this season, with Houston coming out on top by a score of 4-3. Both teams had six shots on goal in that match.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this match to play out, we have it finishing in a 1-1 draw with a payout of +295. Coming into the match, both Vancouver and Houston are in the top 10 in fewest goals allowed. Our projections have Ezequiel Ponce as the top goal scorer for Houston and Fafa Picault with the best chance to score for Vancouver.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +295
