Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Prediction: The struggle continues for the visitors

Vancouver is without a win in their last 5 MLS games and are desperately in need of a win as they lock horns with Houston Dynamo in the BC place. Also, Houston Dynamo will have to pick themselves up after a 6-0 thumping against Philadelphia Union last time out. Both clubs clearly have some work to do to change their fortunes around and also they are both below the play-off line, so 3 points would help either side here. 

Currently at 11th spot on the western conference table, Vancouver Whitecaps have managed to acquire 27 points after 23 games in the top flight. So far they have 7 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses in this Campaign. And on the goal charts, they scored 25 goals and conceded 38 goals in return. In their last 5 games, their record is 3 draws, 1 win and 1 loss. Last time out, Javain Brown's equalizer late in the game ensured they picked up a point against Nashville. They have a record of scoring late goals, as they have secured equalizers six times this season. Currently they occupy 11th position and a win here could ensure they climb up the table. 

It's an odd situation for Houston Dynamo so far. After being crowned champions of the Canadian Championship, they have just 1 win in their last 5 matches. That win came against San Jose Earthquakes back last months. That means in their last 5 games, they have 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw. Paulo Nagamura will be under immense pressure coming into this clash, after suffering a 6-0 defeat last time out against Philadelphia Union. On the western conference table, Houston Dynamo are 12th, with 25 points in 23 matches. This shows overall, they have 7 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses so far. And on the goal charts, they have scored 28 goals and conceded 37.

Based on Head to Head stats, they have played 20 matches between them. Vancouver won 9, Houston Dynamo won 6 and 5 games ended in a draw.

• Vancouver: Luis Martins(Injury), Déiber Caicedo(Injury), Sebastian Berhalter(Injury), Cristián Gutiérrez(Injury), Thomas Hasal(Injury)
• Houston Dynamo: Currently no players are suspended or injured.

Expect a tight encounter here with limited opportunities. Both teams are not lethal in front of goal. However, Vancouver is playing at home against a team that has just been battered 6-0. Houston Dynamo will struggle to dominate this game.

• Back Vancouver Win or Draw and Under 4.5 at 1.60 Odds
• Back Under 10.5 Corners at 1.71 Odds
• Back Correct Score 1-0 at 8 Odds