Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Time: 24.08.2025. 03:30
Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes: Prediction for the Match on August 24, 2025
Prediction for the EPL Championship game between Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes at the Shell Energy Stadium. A preview of the game, team statistics, emerging lineups, and several betting options are available below.
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The Houston Dynamos have taken four points from their last five league games, with one win, one stalemate and three losses. Last week, an early lead by the opponents saw them trail throughout the game - until the 91st minute when an equaliser from Artur, courtesy of an assist from Bassi helped level the odds. Houston has trouble defending, with forty two goals scored against from twenty six matches, while only scoring thirty-three.
With a devastating performance in the Leagues Cup, where they won none of three contests, their return to the league has been somewhat cautious, with two stalemates against Vancouver Whitecaps(1-1) and Austin FC (2-2).
Houston Dynamo: Lineup
Brooklyn Raines, which picked a double yellow suspension last week will be sidelined today, having been shown the red card. A careful scrutiny of Dynamo's lineup sees Ben Olsen stubbornly retain the 4-4-2, which clearly has not produced desirable results.
Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Bond, Dorsey-Carlos-Ortiz-Andrade, McGlynn-Artur-Urso-Lingr, Ponce-Bassi
Head Coach: Ben Olsen
Out: Franco Escobar (Doubtful), Gabriel Segal (Doubtful), Brooklyn Raines (Suspended)Nelson Quinones (Out), Erik Sviatchenko (Out), Tarbell (Out)
San Jose Earthquakes: Form and Statistics
Recent Form: DLLWL
Despite scoring a goal in every game for the last six games in a row, the San Jose Earthquakes have only managed one win, one stalemate and three losses in five games.
With only twenty-nine points raked in from twenty six games, there is need to improve the defensive lines, which has produced eleven losses and a tally of forty goals, with a current deficit of nine. (-9)
Fans who thought the 2-1 victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps would set the tempo for decency against San Diego were disappointing in the full-time result that left them worse than they came.
San Jose Earthquakes: Lineup
The 3-4-1-2 formation shows that Bruce Arena is confident that three defenders will be enough to man the turrets in the last lines. However the concern of both fan and pundit is the flank work which seems rather vague.
Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2): Daniel, Romney-Wilson-Munie, Costa-Leroux-Kaye-Jones, Espinoza, Arango-Martin
Head Coach: Bruce Arena
Out: Benjamin Kikanovic (Doubtful)
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Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes: Head-to-Head Statistics
Ten recent meetings between the sides produced six wins for Houston Dynamos, two stalemates and two wins for San Jose. This will be the sixteenth time Ben Olsen and Bruce Arena will clash, with fifteen previous games producing seven stalemates and seven wins for Bruce Arena.
Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes: Match Betting Trends
- All of their recent four direct meetings produced the Houston/Draw for odds . Consider this option at 1.31 odds from Betway;
- The BTTS option has dominated seven of ten recent meetings in this tournament. Pick this option at 1.53 odds from bet365;
- Recently, Houston Dynamo has proven the better side against San Jose Earthquakes. Pick a bold win for the hosts at 2.07 odds from 1xbet;
- The O1.5 option has played out in their last two games. Bet on this option at 1.16 odds from Betway.
Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes match prediction 24 August 2025
Judging strictly from the lineups posed by both coaches over time, the two sides will be expected to cut through each other’s last lines, as the defensive layups have conceded goals in both individual struggles. On the flip side, tactical supremacy has seen Bruce Arena gain the advantage in board work brawls against Ben Olsen
My best options here are:
🔥 My prediction for this game is the Over 3.5 option at a coefficient of 2.30 odds from 1xbet. Goals have been scored by both teams in their last two league contests. Besides, the purpose of three defenders at the back, for a squad that has not been solid on the attack is quite questionable. I think this will be a matter of sacrificing the pawns to get the queen - except well of course if things go horribly wrong in the second half when fatigue sets in.
🔥 Our betting tip for this match is a Home Win at the coefficient of 2.00 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker. As mentioned earlier, goals will be surplus from both sides. The three-man, buffet flank setup from San Jose already guarantees goals from the visitors. However, the hosts have also been conversant with the back of the net in recent league outings. A three-goal projection looks very solid in this match, with the hosts as favorites.
🔥Lastly, I will pick Houston to score the first goal for 1.70 odds from the Betway bookmaker. Since San Jose Earthquakes will most likely chase victory, Houston Dynamo will do all they can to exploit the open flanks, and open the scoring. Consider the first goal for the hosts.
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