Houston Dynamo FC vs Seattle Sounders FC – Match Preview

The 1/8 round of the Major League Soccer Playoffs is set for excitement. Houston Dynamo FC will face Seattle Sounders FC at Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, November 3rd. The kickoff is at 23:30 GMT. Both teams aimed for the top six at the season’s start. This playoff match is expected to be a tight contest. The Dynamo will use their home advantage. The Sounders will rely on their strong away form. Both aim to win to progress and keep their championship dreams alive.

Houston Dynamo FC – Form

Houston Dynamo FC has been strong in recent home games. They secured two wins in their last three matches at Shell Energy Stadium. On October 20, they defeated LA Galaxy 2-1. Ezequiel Ponce and Daniel Steres scored the goals. Against New England Revolution on October 3, they won 2-1. Ponce and Erik Sviatchenko scored, assisted by Adalberto Carrasquilla. Their away form has been less stellar, with a 3-0 defeat to St. Louis City. The victory against LA Galaxy met bookmakers’ expectations.

Seattle Sounders FC – Form

Seattle Sounders FC comes into this match with positive results. On October 29th, they won 1-0 against Colorado Rapids away. Albert Rusnak scored the only goal. They continued their winning streak by beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0. Georgi Minoungou, Rusnak, and Paul Rothrock scored. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Portland Timbers. Yeimar Gomez was the scorer. These results show Seattle’s consistent form, matching predictions.

Houston Dynamo FC – Seattle Sounders FC – Head to Head

The last game between these teams ended in a 0-0 draw on October 29, 2024. In their last 10 matches, Houston Dynamo FC won once, and Seattle Sounders FC won eight times. This shows Seattle’s dominance. In the recent five meetings, both teams scored in two games. Houston Dynamo FC has found it tough against Seattle, with only one win in the last 23 encounters. They lost 14 of the last 16 matches. Also, 9 of the last 11 matchups had fewer than 3.5 goals.

Houston Dynamo FC – Seattle Sounders FC – Standings

As the 1/8 round of the Major League Soccer Playoffs approaches, standings become less important. Both teams were seen as potential top 6 contenders at the season’s start. Now, with the playoffs here, past performances matter less. It’s all about the current game. The odds suggest an unpredictable match. It’s a chance for both teams to reach the quarterfinals.

Houston Dynamo FC vs Seattle Sounders FC – Top scorers

The home team has a strong attack. Ezequiel Ponce and Ibrahim Aliyu have each scored 6 goals this season. Latif Blessing and Sebastian Kowalczyk, both midfielders, have 5 goals each. Carlos Ferreira, another attacker, also has 5 goals. For the visitors, Jordan Morris leads with 13 goals. Albert Rusnak has added 11 from midfield. Raul Ruidiaz has 9 goals. Paul Rothrock and defender Jackson Ragen have contributed 5 and 4 goals, respectively.

Houston Dynamo FC vs Seattle Sounders FC – Full-Time Betting

Despite equal odds for all outcomes, Seattle Sounders FC is seen as the underdog. This is due to their strong head-to-head record. However, Houston’s recent home form could influence the odds. The performance in recent matches suggests Houston could surprise, especially with home advantage. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets might favor Houston due to their home performance. The “double-chance” market could be attractive for bets on Seattle, considering their historical dominance.

Houston Dynamo FC vs Seattle Sounders FC – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market is worth watching, with past meetings suggesting fewer goals. Nine of the last 11 encounters had under 3.5 goals. Houston Dynamo FC’s recent results have varied, while Seattle Sounders FC has been more consistent. The “Under 2.5” goals market might offer value, reflecting the cautious nature of playoff matches.

Houston Dynamo FC vs Seattle Sounders FC – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market is intriguing for this playoff match. In their last 10 head-to-head games, both teams scored in 2 matches. Houston Dynamo FC saw both teams score in 1 out of 5 recent home games. Seattle Sounders FC had both teams scoring in 2 of their last 5 away games. Given Seattle’s defensive strength and Houston’s scoring challenges, “BTTS: No” could be a likely outcome.

Houston Dynamo FC vs Seattle Sounders FC – Prediction