Arena: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, USA
Time: 20.07.2025 03:30
Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia: Prediction and odds on the Match on 20 July 2025
The Houston Dynamo look to rebound from a second consecutive league defeat at the hands of the Vancouver Whitecaps last week. Houston, sitting 11th in the Western Conference league, will be hoping to avoid a defeat for the third time in a row as they take on a consistent Philadelphia side.
Current league leaders Philadelphia are having a strong run in the Western Conference, leading the Eastern Conference and the overall league table by a narrow point margin over their closest rivals, Cincinnati. Philadelphia is on a winning spree with two consecutive league victories in their last two league games, and they’ll most likely get a win in this encounter on Sunday. The league leaders remain our option for the win. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Houston Dynamo: form and statistics
Form in all competitions: LLWWL
Houston Dynamo failed to make it three wins in a row two weeks again when they took on Salt Lake, losing by a narrow 1-0 margin. They’ve now also suffered two consecutive league defeats since their last shocking win against San Diego. Their last league game against Vancouver was far from what the Houston Dynamo had imagined. They entered the game with great confidence and strength, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities, and they paid dearly for it.
Sabbi got the first goal for the visitors in the 4th minute, Berhalter doubled their lead in the 42nd, and White sealed the win for them in the 56th minute.
Houston is currently 11th placed in the Western Conference league with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses from the 23 games played. Houston has also scored 29 goals with 38 goals conceded after that 3-0 defeat against Salt Lake. They may be on their way to another defeat as they prepare to take on the general league leaders on Sunday.
Houston Dynamo Lineup
Houston Dynamo: Possible Lineup
Ben Olsen employed his regular formation, which didn’t prove effective for him. The Houston Dynamo is still without Nelson Quinones and Andrew Tarbell due to injuries. Ezequiel Ponce will also lead the attack on Sunday. He scored two last in their 3-4 victory against San Diego, and he hasn’t scored in their last two league games.
🔖 Houston Dynamo SC Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Bond—Franco Escobar, Pablo Ortiz, Ethan Bartlow, Andrade, —Artur, Raines,—Ennali, Bassi, McGlyn, — Ezequiel Ponce
👤 Head coach: Ben Olsen
Philadelphia: form and statistics
Form in all competitions: WWLLW
Philadelphia Union built on that impressive 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls last week. They eventually got another win over Montreal in their last league game, making it two wins in a row for the MLS league leaders. Tai Baribo got the opening goal of the game in the 37th minute, making it 13 goals so far for him in the MLS. Owusu pulled one back and levelled the scoreline for Montreal just before halftime with his free strike in the 18-yard box. 10 goals for Owusu in the MLS this season, and he continues to shine for his team.
Wagner crossed a corner right into the box, and it went straight on Makhanya’s head, who made no mistake in heading it to the far right corner of the keeper. Makhanya’s strike was the winner for Philadelphia, even though they had so many other chances on goal.
They have an overall league statistics of 14 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses from a total of 23 games played. They have also scored 39 goals and conceded 22. Philadelphia needs to maintain this momentum if it intends to remain at the top of the MLS.
Philadelphia Line Up
Philadelphia: Possible Lineup
Tai Baribo remains the man on goal for Philadelphia this season with 13 goals to his name. He is well supported by Sullivan and Vassilev on the left and right sides. Bradley Carnel needs to maintain his recent tactics with the influx of attacks from the right and left sides. They always have a great opportunity through a corner, and more corners might just mean more goals for Philadelphia.
🔖 Philadelphia starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Andre Blake —Kai Wagner, Makhanya, Glesnes, Harriel, — Lukic, Jacques, — Sullivan, Damiani Vassilev,— Tai Baribo.
👤 Head coach: Bradley Carnel
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Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia: head to head statistics
We will be considering the statistics in their last ten meetings, and Philadelphia has stood out with 5 wins while the Houston Dynamo plays catch-up with three wins and 2 draws. There have been more than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last five meetings, and we believe they will both find the net here.
Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia: Betting Tips & Odds
- No losses for Philadelphia in their last four league meetings, and the bet is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.96 odds;
- More than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.78 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Houston is the better team and they’ll go ahead to win the game, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 2.38 odds;
- Both teams have found the net in their last 6 games, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.64 odds.
- Less than 10.5 corners in four of their last five meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.66 odds.
Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia match prediction 20 July 2025
Philadelphia will go direct, they will go fast, and Baribo is the man they need to find the low and bright spot. 13 goals for Baribo this season, and they need him to continue hot and up top. Defensively, some questions still need to be asked, and it’s a question of whether Philadelphia can hold the fort and keep a clean sheet, which I doubt. I’ll go for a win for Philadelphia as they haven’t lost to Dynamo in their last four league meetings, and they are currently in better form when compared to their counterparts, Houston.
Philadelphia should also get at least two goals in this game. Let’s also not forget that Philadelphia creates lots of corner opportunities due to their highly offensive approach. They’ve had an individual total of over 6 corners in their last two league games, and it might be a good option to bank on.
Our match prediction: Philadelphia to win at least one half for a coefficient of 1.95 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Both teams to score for 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: Total of over 4.5 corners for Philadelphia at 1.63 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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