Houston Dynamo FC vs New England Revolution – Match Preview

The excitement of Major League Soccer returns as Houston Dynamo FC prepares to welcome New England Revolution. The game is set for October 3, 2024, at Shell Energy Stadium. It will start at 00:30 GMT. Dynamo, currently 9th with 48 points, has been consistent. The Revolution, 26th with 31 points, seeks improvement. Both teams aim for a strong season start. Dynamo wants to enter the top six. The Revolution seeks to move up from the bottom. This match could influence their season’s direction.

Houston Dynamo FC – Form

Houston Dynamo FC’s recent form has varied. They lost 1-0 to Seattle Sounders FC on September 29th. This result was expected by bookmakers. They won 1-0 against Austin FC on September 22nd, thanks to Adalberto Carrasquilla. Their game on September 19th against Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 1-1 draw. Ezequiel Ponce scored a penalty. They were slight favorites for this match.

New England Revolution – Form

The New England Revolution won 1-0 against Nashville SC on September 28th. This victory met bookmakers’ predictions. They faced a 4-0 defeat to Charlotte FC on September 21st. This result was unexpected. On September 18th, they drew 2-2 with CF Montreal. Bobby Wood and Esmir Bajraktarevic scored. These outcomes matched the expectations.

Houston Dynamo FC – New England Revolution – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on March 5, 2023. New England Revolution won 3:0. In their last 10 games, the Revolution won 7 times. Dynamo won twice, and there was one draw. In the last five meetings, both teams scored in three games. Dynamo has lost 7 of their last 9 games against the Revolution. These matches often had fewer than 1.5 goals.

Houston Dynamo FC – New England Revolution – Standings

As the season starts at Shell Energy Stadium, the teams are in different spots. Dynamo is 9th with 48 points from 31 matches. They aim for the top 6. The Revolution is 26th with 31 points from 30 matches. They have struggled, especially in defense. This match is crucial for both teams’ ambitions.

Houston Dynamo FC vs New England Revolution – Top scorers

Dynamo’s attack is led by Ibrahim Aliyu with 6 goals. Latif Blessing and Carlos Ferreira each have 5 goals. Sebastian Kowalczyk and Ezequiel Ponce have also contributed. On the Revolution side, Giacomo Vrioni leads with 9 goals. Carles Gil has 6 goals. Bobby Wood, Esmir Bajraktarevic, and Emmanuel Boateng have also scored. Their efforts will be key in this match.

Houston Dynamo FC vs New England Revolution – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Houston Dynamo FC with odds of 1.57 for a win. This reflects their better form compared to the Revolution. Despite the Revolution’s head-to-head dominance, Dynamo’s home advantage could be decisive. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options offer interesting alternatives. The “double-chance” market caters to those supporting the Revolution or a draw.

Houston Dynamo FC vs New England Revolution – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.62, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 2.25. Past matches between these teams suggest fewer goals. Dynamo’s and Revolution’s recent stats support this trend. The “Under 2.5” option might appeal to bettors, given the history.

Houston Dynamo FC vs New England Revolution – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Yes” in BTTS betting are 1.667, and “No” is at 2.10. In their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 3 matches. Dynamo’s recent home games and the Revolution’s away games support these odds. Given the Revolution’s defensive issues, “BTTS: Yes” seems likely.

Houston Dynamo FC vs New England Revolution – Prediction