Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Prediction for the Match on July 17, 2025

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 July 2025

The Houston Dynamo look to rebound from a 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake against a Vancouver Whitecaps side aiming to regain their early-season form. Houston, sitting 10th in the Western Conference league, will be hoping to avoid a defeat for the second time in a row. 

Houston hasn’t suffered a defeat against Vancouver in their last three meetings, but it might not be business as usual this time around. One thing is evident in their last 6 meetings, and it’s the influx of goals. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Houston Dynamo: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LWWLL

Houston Dynamo failed to make it three wins in a row in their last league game against Salt Lake, losing by a narrow 1-0 margin. Houston has won just two games in their last three league games, with 3 wins alongside it. Houston’s home scoring form is strong, scoring in their last 11 MLS home games. 

The defeat against Salt Lake in their last league game was avoidable. Houston had much control of that game, and they also had more big chances on goal, but they were not clinical enough in goal. Houston is currently 10th placed in the Western Conference league with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses from the 22 games played. Houston has also scored 29 goals with 35 goals conceded. They still have a chance of going up the ladder in the Western Conference league. 

Houston Dynamo Lineup

Houston Dynamo: Possible Lineup

Ben Olsen will most likely field the same players as against Salt Lake. The Houston Dynamo is still without Nelson Quinones and Andrew Tarbell due to injuries. Ezequiel Ponce will also lead the attack on Thursday. He scored two goals in their 3-4 victory against San Diego last week. 

🔖 Houston Dynamo 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 

Vancouver Whitecaps: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LLWLL

Vancouver Whitecaps have only one win in their last five MLS Western Conference league games, with a win and four losses. Their last league game against Colorado was a disaster, suffering a 3-0 defeat. They have had a very tough spell, having secured just 3 points from a possible 15. Before their 3-0 defeat against Colorado, they also lost to the LA Galaxy by the same scoreline, with Max, Navarro, and Harris on the scoreline. 

For some wonderful reason, Vancouver still sits third in the division with four points behind current league leaders San Diego FC. They have an overall league statistics of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses from a total of 21 games played. They have also scored 35 goals and conceded 25. Vancouver Whitecaps will be hoping to end their slump and find their way back to the top of the league. 

Vancouver Whitecaps Line Up

Vancouver Whitecaps: Possible Lineup

Vancouver has a long list of injuries to worry about, as Sam Adekugbe, Ali Ahmed, Ryan Gauld, and others should all miss out. Brian White is their key man on goal this season with 10 goals so far to his name in the MLS. Sebastian Berhalter will also play a key role in the midfield alongside Pedro Vite. 

 🔖 Vancouver Whitecaps starting lineup (4-3-3)

Takaoka —Johnson, Blackmon, Utvik, Laborda — Ngando, Priso, Berhalter, — Emmanuel Sabi, Brian White, Pedro Vite. 

👤 Head coach: Jesper Sorensen

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: head to head statistics

Houston and Vancouver are evenly matched, with 10 wins each and 6 draws in 26 meetings. Both teams have found the net in their last six meetings, and we believe they will both find the net here.

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for Houston in their last three meetings, and the bet is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.26 odds;
• More than 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 meetings, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.83 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that the Vancouver Whitecaps is the better team and they’ll go ahead to win the game, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 3.08 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.
• Houston has won the first half in four of their last five meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 2.83 odds.
• Houston has scored first in four of their last five meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.82 odds.

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps match prediction 17 July 2025

We expect a really tough game, but we expect the visitors to secure the win and climb back up the Western Conference ladder. The goals option here is our best bet as it's always a goal-scoring affair whenever these two teams meet, as evidenced in their last 7 meetings. Both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals is our best bet. 

Our match prediction: A total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.83 in the 1xBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on the match: Both teams to score for 1.64 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: X2 at 1.63 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.