Get ready for some top-notch MLS action in the game between Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes. Our seasoned betting experts have got you covered with valuable insights into team stats, expert betting tips, and the hottest odds.
The in-form San Jose Earthquakes aim to extend their unbeaten streak to six straight MLS games when they take on the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Thursday.
With only a three-point gap separating the two teams in the Western Conference, it’s sure to be a nail-biting encounter. Houston will be looking to take advantage of their home turf to level up with San Jose in fourth place, but the Earthquakes won’t be easy to beat, having won the last match between these two teams with a 2-1 scoreline at PayPal Park in April.
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Houston Dynamo FC Form
Houston Dynamo FC look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against St. Louis City, they were left empty-handed in a 3-0 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Los Angeles FC in a 4-0 win. They followed that up with another victory over LAFC, this time by a 1-0 scoreline. The Orange Crush claimed four wins in their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Shell Energy Stadium. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded two and scored ten goals.
San Jose Earthquakes Form
San Jose Earthquakes go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 0-0 draw against Colorado Rapids. They went on to beat Philadelphia Union by 2-1, before sharing the spoils with Portland Timbers in a 0-0 draw. In their last six Major League Soccer away matches, the Earthquakes failed to win more than once. Instead, they’ve drawn two and lost three, scoring six while also conceding nine times.
Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Houston Dynamo FC and San Jose Earthquakes. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Houston Dynamo FC have not lost 12 of the last 14 home matches
- Houston Dynamo FC have won 8 of the last 10 home matches
- In 6 of the last 7 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Houston Dynamo FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Houston Dynamo FC have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- San Jose Earthquakes have not won 22 of the last 24 away matches
- In 16 of the last 18 San Jose Earthquakes matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- San Jose Earthquakes have conceded in 18 of the last 20 away matches
- In 6 of the last 8 matches San Jose Earthquakes played, both teams scored
- San Jose Earthquakes have scored in 11 of the last 13 matches
Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes – Players in Form
Amine Bassi has scored twice in the last three games for Houston Dynamo FC, and Miguel Trauco has been a force to be reckoned with as well, providing two goals for San Jose Earthquakes in his last five games. You won’t want to miss these talented players in action on the field!
Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Full-time result
Houston Dynamo FC are on a roll with seven wins in their last 10 home matches, along with a draw and only two losses. Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes have struggled on the road, managing only one win in their last 10 away games, with four draws and five losses. But don’t count them out just yet! They’ve remained undefeated in their last five outings. That said, they’ve failed to beat Houston in eight straight road games.
Both teams to score
In seven of their last ten home games, Houston Dynamo FC scored the first goal and set the pace for the game. But don’t count out the San Jose Earthquakes – they’ve scored the opening goal in five of their past ten games and are hungry for more. And when these two teams face off, you can always expect some goals – Houston Dynamo FC have scored in five consecutive league meetings with San Jose Earthquakes.
Total goals
Houston Dynamo FC witnessed over 2.5 goals in four of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged 1.1 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of San Jose Earthquakes’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.
Match predictions: Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes
To sum up, the upcoming match between Houston Dynamo FC and San Jose Earthquakes seems to be a good betting opportunity.