Soccer betting preview: Houston Dynamo welcomes Colorado Rapids in what could be a tight duel

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Major League Soccer game only four days ago. That game was also an away game, at New England. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.

It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Colorado Rapids, who are travelling more than 1600 kilometers to play this game.

Houston Dynamo form and stats

All-inclusive Major League Soccer results at home this season for Houston Dynamo are 6-5-4 (wins-draws-losses).

Houston faced defeat in their previous match, away at Austin (1-2). Goalkeeper Marko Marić got the top rating on the team in that game; 7.64 out of ten. Marić stopped the opponent with five saves.

Preceding that match was the home game against LA Galaxy that was lost 0-3.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Houston have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 15 matches with the results: Won six, drawn two and lost seven.

There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Houston as they are travelling to their away game against Montreal Impact in the Major League Soccer. That match is three days after this one.

Houston are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 20 goals in 15 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Houston have conceded 20 goals.

Colorado Rapids form and stats

The visitors, who have the most clean sheets (12) in Major League Soccer, are W6-D3-L5 on the road this term. That's in the Major League Soccer. Colorado Rapids seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?

Colorado Rapids lost away at New England (0-1) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick. It is a bit troubling for Colorado that their goalie William Yarbrough made six saves in the New England match, but still were unable to rescue them from a loss. William Yarbrough (goalkeeper) was the best performer with a rating of 8.1. Yarbrough stopped the opponent with six saves.

A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Portland Timbers.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Colorado Rapids playing away and similar expectations, we found seven relevant matches. Results were two Colorado Rapids wins, one draw and four defeats.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Colorado Rapids have scored 17 goals in 14 league games away. As opposed to that, Colorado have seen the ball go into their own net 20 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

This isn't the first time these two sides meet this season, as the fixture list show this recent match: Houston Dynamo - Colorado Rapids 1-3. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - three - five (Houston wins - draws - Colorado Rapids wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

F. Picault 11 goals

M. Barrios Puerta 8 goals

M. Urruti 7 goals

Houston Dynamo missing players

Colorado Rapids missing players