Football betting preview: Houston Dynamo vs New York RB

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Houston Dynamo and New York RB.

It's quite the trip for New York RB when visiting Houston Dynamo as the cities are 900 kilometers apart.

Houston Dynamo form and stats

Houston Dynamo, who have the most points (24) at home in Major League Soccer, have performed well here at BBVA Compass Stadium so far this season with 7 wins from 10 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 0.

Houston Dynamo's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 4-0 versus New York RB. The home side are looking to build on that result. Heartbreak before that as Houston Dynamo lost 1-2 at New England's place.

The betting market estimate that the home team has about 55-60% chance of winning this match. There could be betting value if you think differently, so to help you here are the stats from Houston Dynamo's earlier matches at home being 55%-60% favourite: Played five games, won 4 matches, drawn 1 and lost 0.

Houston Dynamo can score goals in their home matches. After 10 matches they have found the net 20 times. From these home matches, Houston Dynamo have conceded only 9 goals.

New York RB form and stats

New York RB have only collected 8 points from their away games after 2-2-4 (8 played). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as New York RB have lost on their last two travels.

New York RB play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-4 to Houston Dynamo. Prior to that match, a home win 3-1 against Chicago Fire.

As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and New York RB playing away, we found six games. Results were 2 away wins, 0 draws and 4 home wins.

New York RB have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, 8 away games. New York RB have conceded 13 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

Houston Dynamo - New York RB 4-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 5 Houston Dynamo victories, 1 draw and 4 New York RB wins. 8 of these games ended with three goals or more, 2 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

T. Martínez 2 goals / 1 assists

G. Vera 1 goals

Houston Dynamo missing players

New York RB missing players