Major League Soccer prediction and preview: SJ Earthquakes modest favorites to beat Houston Dynamo

It's no vacation for neither SJ Earthquakes nor Houston Dynamo as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Houston Dynamo have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

SJ Earthquakes form and stats

The story so far for SJ Earthquakes at their home stadium (Avaya Stadium) is 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Two home wins in a row for SJ Earthquakes bring valid hopes of a third.

The SJ Earthquakes supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer and win 2-0. Heartbreak before that as SJ Earthquakes lost 1-3 at Los Angeles FC'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 SJ Earthquakes's earlier matches at home being 55%-60% favourite: Played one game, won 0 matches, drawn 1 and lost 0.

The SJ Earthquakes fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 17 goals in 9 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the SJ Earthquakes defense is not exactly impregnable. 14 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Houston Dynamo form and stats

There's been little loot from Houston Dynamo's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 6 away games. Houston Dynamo, who have the fewest points (3) away in Major League Soccer, only have 1 win to counter their 5 defeats and 0 draws. five defeats in a row for Houston Dynamo in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Colorado Rapids. Recent form does not give Houston Dynamo much hope, as the visitors have lost three games in a row. SJ Earthquakes will be a tough nut to crack.

Houston Dynamo play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-2 to SJ Earthquakes. Preceding that game, the 0-4 loss visiting Portland Timbers's place.

Looking at the earlier recent performances of Houston Dynamo when being an outsider away as they are today, we find five matches with the visitors losing 3 times, drawing 1 and winning 1 game.

The attacking power of Houston Dynamo when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored in 6 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Houston Dynamo have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: SJ Earthquakes - Houston Dynamo 2-0. Last ten meetings between the teams: SJ Earthquakes won 3, Houston Dynamo won 5 and 2 draws. 6 games with over 2,5 goals, 4 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

V. Qazaishvili 3 goals

T. Martínez 2 goals / 1 assists

SJ Earthquakes missing players

Houston Dynamo missing players