Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: Dynamo are stronger at home

It's three wins in three for Houston Dynamo and they don’t look like they are slowing down anytime soon. Houston Dynamo will now face San Jose Earthquakes in the BBVA Compass Stadium for the second time this season. San Jose Earthquakes won the first encounter 2-1.

San Jose Earthquakes are also doing well as they are currently unbeaten in their last 5 MLS matches in a row. They had 2 wins and 3 draws in those 5 matches. San Jose Earthquakes will be hoping to complete the league double over the hosts after beating them 2-1 in the first encounter 2 months ago.

Both teams are in mid-table in the MLS table, with San Jose Earthquakes in 10th with 27 and Houston Dynamo in 13th position with 24 points.

Hosuton Dynamo (WWWLL)

Houston Dynamo are on a streak of 3 wins in their last 3 matches and their last 5 games ended in 3 wins and 2 defeats. They were in top form against Los Angeles FC away from home, as they held on to a 1-0 lead until full time.

Houston Dynamo are back playing on home soil in this game and their home record this season has been very good this season. In 8 home games this season, they had 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Their last 5 home games ended in 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 2 of those wins being their last 2 home games.

Houston Dynamo put on a very brilliant display in their last game against Los Angeles FC. Micael scored the only goal for Dynamo in the 23rd minute and they had to keep the hosts from scoring to get all 3 points at the end of regulation time. According to statistics Houston Dynamo had 29% possession, 3 shots on target and 5 corner kicks in that game.

Team streak: wins (3), more than 2.5 goals (6/7).

San Jose Earthquakes (DWDWD)

San Jose Earthquakes will be coming into this game with lots of confidence in their ability. They have not tasted a defeat in their last 5 games and they will be eager to continue in that form when they face Houston Dynamo. In those 5 games they had 2 wins and 3 draws.

San Jose Earthquakes have been poor in their away matches this season. In 9 away matches, they won 1, drew 3 and lost 5 of those matches. Their last 5 away matches ended 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. The latest away game ended 0-0 against Colorado Rapids.

San Jose Earthquakes played a full time draw in their last match against Colorado Rapids. They had more possession (55%), but had fewer shots on target (4) and more corner kicks (7) in the game. They also missesd 3 big chances to score in that game.

Team streak: no losses (5), less than 2.5 goals (4/5).

Head to Head

The head-to-head record shows they have faced each other 20 times before this encounter. Houston Dynamo had 11 wins, while San Jose Earthquakes had 6 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw.

Streaks

• Houston Dynamo are without a clean sheet in 10 meetings.
• San Jose Earthquakes are without a clean sheet in 5 meetings.
• There were more than 2.5 goals in 4/5 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 5/5 meetings.
• There were more than 4.5 cards in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/7 meetings.

Western Conference Table

Pos Team          P   W   D   L   Goals   PTS

4     San Jose   18   7    6   5   21:20   27

12   Dynamo     17   7    3   7   20:21   24

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Houston Dynamo have scored 20 goals and conceded 21 goals in 17 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 1.6 big chances per game and take a total of 11.2 shots per game with 3.8 shots on target per game. They take an average of 4.5 corners per game and take up 48.6% possession on average. On the defense, they have 7 clean sheets and they conceded 1.2 goals per game.

According to analysis, San Jose Earthquakes have scored 21 goals and conceded 20 goals in 18 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 1.7 big chances per game and take a total of 11.4 shots per game with 3.1 shots on target per game. They take an average of 5.1 corners per game and take up 48.7% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.1 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.89 Odds
• Team 1 to Score Goal 1 at 1.63 Odds
• Correct Score 1-0 FT at 8.50 Odds