Houston Dynamo vs CF Montréal: MLS Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
A brawl is brawling at the Shell Energy Stadium. Houston Dynamo and CF Montréal are not only fighting their share of the three points on June 15; this is a survival contest for supremacy. Houston needs to showcase that home strength, straight after being destroyed 3-1 by Sporting Kansas City. Montréal? They are a wreck-29th overall, six games without a win, and conceding goals like a broken dam. But don't count them out; they have bested Houston in that arena before. With 1xbet odds favoring Houston at 1.743 and Montréal at 4.76, the bookmakers clearly see a Dynamo win-to-be; however, if they (Montréal) are switched on this contest is ripe for an upset. Hold tight for a no-holds-barred breakdown.
Claim Welcome BonusHouston Dynamo: form and statistics
Houston Dynamo do appear to be right on the tipping point. Now having slipped to 10th place in the Western Conference, they lost their one-after-four streak to Sporting Kansas City on June 7. Were they in form? Form says L-W-D-W-W, but for how long will that stand when the home record is 3-1-5 at Shell Energy Stadium? Last time Shaw and the neighbors were defeated in a 3-1 crushing defeat, with last match stats reading 49% possession, 12 shots (4 on target), and a defense that just broke at the end. From 17 games as per MLS.com, season stats recorded 22 goals scored and 25 conceded-a midfield attack with a porous backline."
The glory days of Houston Dynamo from their MLS Cup wins in 2006 and 2007 seem now to belong to the past, but the Olsen's crew really has the hunger for these victories. According to Houston Chronicle, there should be no injuries or suspensions, which is very rare. Amine Bassi (8 goal contributions) and Héctor Herrera form the heartbeat, and there are no mild words coming from Olsen on this: “Montréal’s wounded, but we’ve got to be ruthless,” he told MLSsoccer.com. Meanwhile, social media is at war—fans on X glorify the Bassi flair but curse the defense conceding 1.78 goals per game at home.
Houston Dynamo Lineup
Lineup: Steve Clark (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Ethan Bartlow, Michael, Daniel Steres, Artur, Héctor Herrera, Amine Bassi, Ibrahim Aliyu, Sebastian Kowalczyk, Sebastián Ferreira
Out: None reported
Head Coach: Ben Olsen
CF Montréal: form and statistics
CF Montréal continues to spiral downwards. They stand 29th overall, currently out of the playoff race, with a stretch that sees six games without a win. The drought goes: draw, loss, loss, loss, draw, while the trips to the roads have been pretty grim: eight road trips without a single victorious bunch. The last match was a draw 2-2 against Los Angeles FC on June 7, with last match stats showing 45% possession, 10 shots (3 on target), and a defense that cannot stop letting the opponents score. Season stats via ESPN: 15 goals scored, 35 conceded in 17 games-a team dying in its own errors. The descent has been steep-from an expansion turn-on to playoff darlings in 2022. Injuries to Nick Hagglund and Yuya Kubo butcher their depth, says the Montreal Gazette. Just after the LAFC draw, Laurent Courtois let rip to The Athletic: 'We’re bleeding goals—Houston’s a chance to stop the rot, but we’ve got to defend.' X is a warzone-the fans pinning hopes on Prince Owusu (4 goals) while others are writing this season off.
CF Montréal Lineup
Lineup: Jonathan Sirois (GK), George Campbell, Joel Waterman, Fernando Álvarez, Ruan, Samuel Piette, Mathieu Choinière, Bryce Duke, Ariel Lassiter, Prince Owusu, Sunusi Ibrahim
Out: Nick Hagglund (injured), Yuya Kubo (injured)
Head Coach: Laurent Courtois
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Houston Dynamo vs CF Montréal Head-to-Head Statistics
The matchup, as one would expect here in Canada, is lopsided. Records will tell you Montréal's got 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in the last five meetings. The last one, on March 17, 2024, was a cruel one for Houston fans as the dark horse team from Montreal nicked a 1-0 victory at Shell Energy Stadium. The H2H streaks very much lean low-scoring--four of those five games ended under 2.5 goals. It's a situation of Montréal having Houston's number; the good news for the Dynamo: with Houston at home and Montréal limping, this might well be the night the tables turn.
Houston Dynamo vs CF Montréal Betting Tips and Odds
- Montréal’s winless away streak and Houston’s home bounce-back factor make 1.743 a no-brainer.
- Four of the last five H2Hs were tight—1.992 odds align with both teams’ cautious streaks.
- Houston’s defense has shipped goals in five straight; Montréal’s scored in three of five—1.77 is tasty.
- Three of the last five meetings were deadlocked at halftime—teams feel each other out early.
- Home advantage and Montréal’s sluggish road starts give Houston the nod to open scoring early
Houston Dynamo vs CF Montréal Match Prediction
Houston has all the cracks on its side—home crowd, healthier squad, and an appetite to get their fortunes right. Bassi and Herrera should just rip apart Montréal’s shaky defense while Clark holds the fort against a depleted offense. Maybe Montréal can rope in a goal somewhere—Owusu is a threat—but their road woes and injuries just scream defeat. Covers.com calls it 2-0 Houston; I see it closer.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo double chance & over 1.5 goals @ 1.6 odds
Betting Tip: Houston Dynamo to Win @ 1.743 odds
Main Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes @ 1.77 odds
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