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| Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps | Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT |
| Houston Dynamo odds | +122 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps odds | +200 |
| Draw | +235 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -152, No +108 |
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview and Team News
Houston Dynamo Team News
The Dynamo have been struggling lately and have lost three of their previous five MLS matches, including a 1-0 away loss to Real Salt Lake the last time out. However, they showed clear signs of a potential turnaround after defeating St. Louis City 1-0 in their most recent home game. The struggles are real for Houston, but their play in front of their fans has been encouraging overall.
They’ve picked up four wins, three losses, and a draw in their last eight league fixtures at Shell Energy Stadium. Their uptick in play at home has been substantial, and the team seem to be growing more and more comfortable in the 4-2-3-1 scheme. Some things still need to be ironed out in defence, though. Houston have allowed two or more goals in four of those eight outings, but they’ve also kept four clean sheets.
The squad will be close to being at full strength for this clash. The lone absences are Andrew Tarbell and Nelson Quinones due to long-term knee injuries, and Erik Sviatchenko, who is sidelined with a lower-body problem. One player to watch for Houston will be Ezequiel Ponce, who currently leads the club in scoring with seven goals. He didn’t score the last time out, but has found the back of the net three times in his last three appearances.
Houston Dynamo predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps (4-2-3-1): Bond; Andrade, Bartlow, Escobar, Ortiz; Artur, McGlynn; Lingr, Bassi, Ennali, Ponce.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
Vancouver were coming off a hard-working 2-1 win over Valour in the Canadian Championship on Wednesday, but had to turn the page quickly to focus on their league campaign. Unfortunately, the team suffered yet another loss – this time it was a 3-0 defeat against the Colorado Rapids, a match in which Vancouver ran out of gas in the second half and couldn’t compete due to their clear fatigue.
The heavy schedule the Whitecaps have endured is taking a toll on the squad, which has resulted in them losing three of their last five games across all competitions and conceding 10 goals over that stretch. The lack of depth has also been an issue for the club, and that situation isn’t expected to change here with several key contributors likely to be sidelined once again.
Based on recent reports, Vancouver will miss Ryan Gauld (knee), Sam Adekugbe (Achilles), Ali Ahmed (ankle), and Andrés Cubas (ankle), meaning that the defensive line will be depleted once again, and the midfield will miss their barometer in Cubas. Attacking-wise, the scoring load will once again fall on Brian White, who has notched 12 goals this season, but the loss of Gauld will be keenly felt.
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup vs Houston Dynamo (4-3-3): Takaoka; Laborda, Veselinovic, Blackmon, Johnson; Berhalter, Priso, Vite; Sabbi, White, Nelson
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT
- Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
- Location: Houston, TX, USA
- Last match: Houston Dynamo – Vancouver Whitecaps 1:1 (September 18, 2024, MLS)
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Houston Dynamo to win
- Odds: +122 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Houston Dynamo 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Both teams have picked up two wins and three losses in their last five MLS appearances. However, several factors tip the scales toward Houston. Their home advantage shouldn’t be overlooked, as they’ve gone undefeated in their last six home encounters against Vancouver. Additionally, the Whitecaps have been enduring a lot of travelling and a heavy schedule in recent weeks, which is bound to affect them sooner rather than later.
With that in mind, Houston should be able to secure the victory. The Canadian squad will be missing several key contributors on the defensive side of the ball, with the absence of Cubas standing out as particularly damaging, and the hosts should take advantage of that. It won’t be easy for the Dynamo, but they should have enough in them to keep the three points at home against a depleted Whitecaps side with tired legs.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 total goals
- Odds: -125 (Tonybet)
Three of Houston’s last five matches have finished with a total of over 2.5 goals. The same outcome has happened in four of Vancouver’s previous five contests across all competitions. As if that wasn’t enough, that result has also occurred in four of their last five head-to-head meetings, with the hosts winning three times over that stretch (hosts: W3, D1, L1).
Plus, there’s a strong chance of this clash being a high-scoring affair based on tactics. The Dynamo have found the back of the net in each of their home games this season, and they should be able to create a lot of opportunities against a Vancouver side missing some key players in defence.
The lack of depth at the back may be an issue for the visitors, but don’t rule them out of scoring at least once due to the presence of valuable attacking contributors, such as Pedro Vite and Brian White, who should pose plenty of problems for an inconsistent Houston defence.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Where to Watch (Canada)
- EA Sports FC
- MLS Season Pass
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