LiontipsHouston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders. MLS Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
In the regular championship, Houston Dynamo finished in fifth place and confidently earned a ticket to the playoffs. It should be noted that the Dynamo players played convincingly in home matches, losing only three times. In the first game against Seattle (0:0), they failed to show anything in attack - not a single shot on target. However, we will make an adjustment that they had to play from the 66th minute in the minority. The opponents did not score in a not very bright match, and the Sounders players were more accurate in the penalty shootout. Today, in the home game, Houston Dynamo has no right to make a mistake, since in case of a defeat, the team will end its performance.
Disqualifications and injuries
Carasquilla will not play today due to disqualification.
Interesting trends for betting
- In only one of the last five matches did the Houston Dynamo win in the first half
- In four of the last five head-to-head matches, the hosts failed to score against their upcoming opponents
Probable line-up : Clarke - Dorsey, Svyatchenko, Mikael, Escobar - Herrera, Arthur, Kowalczyk, Bassi - Ibrahim, Ponce.
Current form
Seattle had a strong finish to the regular season and finished in fourth place, three points ahead of their opponent today. The key to their success was a solid defense – 35 goals conceded in 34 games, the best result in the Western Conference. In the first game of the playoffs, the Sounders had an advantage, playing with a man advantage from the 66th minute, but did not take unnecessary risks. The team acted in its pragmatic manner, making only two shots on target. However, the main thing is the result. They still managed to win in the penalty shootout.
Disqualifications and injuries
Atencio and Joao Paulo will not play today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Seattle Sounders have not lost in the first half in any of their last five games.
- Only one of the teams' previous five meetings saw an exchange of goals scored
Probable line-up : Frey - Roldan, Gomes Andrade, Ragen - Nuhu, Roldan, Joao Paulo, De La Vega, Rusnak - Rothrock, Morris.
Trends
Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in the last five away matches
1.37Houston Dynamo Will Not Score Bet
In four of the last five head-to-head meetings, Houston Dynamo failed to open up the opponent defense
3.60Bet Exact score 0:1
Seattle Sounders have won three of their last four head-to-head games by this score
8.70Tip and bets
Seattle Sounders, with its pragmatic football and reliable defense, is an inconvenient opponent for Houston Dynamo - in the last seven head-to-head matches, they have not managed to win even once. As the first game showed, nothing has changed much in the balance of power in this pair, during the entire match, the Dynamo players did not make a single shot on target, it is unlikely that it will be easier at home. We believe that the bookmakers are somewhat overestimating the hosts.
Our prediction: Seattle Sounders not to lose at 1.67
Bet on total
When choosing a bet, we start from the guests who like to "dry" the game. In addition, in four of the five previous personal meetings, more than two goals were not scored.
The second bet is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.72
Bet on the first half
The Seattle Sounders have been on a strong start to the season and have not lost in the first half of any of their last five games. We don't expect the visitors to end that streak today.
Prediction - Seattle Sounders will not lose in the first half with a coefficient of 1.40
