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Major League Soccer: Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 32 match between Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo FC are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the Major League Soccer. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Thursday.

The Seattle Sounders FC enter the game ranked 7 in the Western Conference, while the Houston Dynamo FC are 5 in the Western Conference.

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Form: Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo FC

Seattle Sounders FC Form

It could have been better, it could have been worse for Seattle Sounders FC, who have two draws to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 1-0 defeat against FC Dallas, followed by a 1-1 draw against CF Montreal. They recorded yet another one in the latest round after a 2-2 match with San Diego FC. Seattle Sounders FC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored ten and conceded five goals.

Houston Dynamo FC Form

Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Houston Dynamo FC are on the lookout for a win again. Against San Diego FC, they settled for a 3-3 draw, before finishing level with FC Dallas in a 2-2 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 0-0 match against Minnesota United. Houston Dynamo FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by eight goals to seven.

Betting stats and facts for Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo FC

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 8 of the last 10 Seattle Sounders FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Seattle Sounders FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Seattle Sounders FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Seattle Sounders FC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 8 of the last 10 Houston Dynamo FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 3 Houston Dynamo FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Houston Dynamo FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo FC

It’s been a great season for Guilherme Augusto so far with 16 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target three times in his last six games, and no doubt Houston Dynamo FC want him to continue this productive spell against Seattle Sounders FCthis coming Thursday.

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Full-time result

Seattle Sounders FC claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Houston Dynamo FC won three, drew four and lost three of their last 10 games away. Seattle Sounders FC did not lose any of their last 6 matches on home soil. The last seven Major League Soccer matches for Houston Dynamo FC ended in a draw. Seattle Sounders FC have not lost to Houston Dynamo FC in 18 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Seattle Sounders FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Houston Dynamo FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Seattle Sounders FC managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Houston Dynamo FC were first on target in three of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Seattle Sounders FC, who scored an average of 1.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Houston Dynamo FC, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.