Houston Dynamo play St. Louis City on the 35th and final matchday of MLS regular season games on Saturday. Both sides have qualified for the postseason with games to spare.
Ben Olsen’s Houston are fresh off a 3-1 defeat at Portland Timbers in midweek. David da Costa opened the scoring midway through the first period before Kristoffer Velde doubled the hosts’ advantage in the 65th minute.
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The Dynamo reduced arrears through Agustin Bouzat six minutes later, but Vincent Janssen restored Portland’s two-goal lead 12 minutes from time to confirm the three points. Following the defeat, Olsen’s side are fifth in the Western Conference, with 51 points from 33 matches, winning 14.
Meanwhile, Yoann Damet’s St. Louis are coming off a 1-0 home defeat to San Diego last weekend. Anders Dreyer scored the game’s only goal six minutes before the break to give all three points to the visitors.
Despite being bossed on possession, St. Louis had seven shots on target – four more than their opponents – but couldn’t find a breakthrough at Energizer Park. Following the loss, St. Louis remain fourth in the West, ahead of their upcoming opponents on goal difference, with 51 points from 33 outings, winning 14.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Houston-St. Louis MLS showdown at Shell Energy Stadium:
Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 10 meetings across competitions, St. Louis lead Houston 4-3, winning their last clash 2-1 at home in MLS in August.
- Both teams have won twice apiece in their last five meetings, with all four decisive results coming in MLS.
- The Dynamo are winless in four home games – all in MLS – losing one.
- St. Louis have won three of their last five competitive road outings, losing twice.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Houston: L-W-D-D-D; St. Louis: L-L-L-W-L
Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City prediction
Both sides have had similar campaigns as they look to go into the postseason on a winning note.
St. Louis have a razor-thin head-to-head advantage over Houston, with neither side dominating recent meetings. Houston have been poor at home of late, while St. Louis have found joy on the road.
Despite both sides having already qualified for the postseason, the match assumes significance, as the winner could finish as high as third based on results elsewhere. Considering Houston’s struggles at home, a stalemate could ensue.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-1 St. Louis City
Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City betting tips
Tip-1: Draw
Tip-2: St. Louis to score
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals
Edited by Bhargav
