Houston Dynamo vs Saint-Louis Prediction
πThe upcoming clash between Houston Dynamo and St. Louis City promises to be a real test for both teams. Despite their average form in recent games, Houston have the home-field advantage and are eager to climb the standings. Meanwhile, the visitors struggle on the road, having lost six of their last seven away matches. Both sides are known for their attacking prowess, which could lead to a high-scoring affair in this encounter. However, recent head-to-head meetings suggest a trend towards lower-scoring outcomes.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 October 2024 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's the comparative stats from that encounter (home team - St. Louis City):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 5 vs 9;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
πStatistical preview of official encounters between Houston Dynamo and St. Louis City:
- 6 matches played;
- home victories - 1, away wins - 3, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 3 for Houston, 9 for St. Louis;
- average first-half total - 0.5, second-half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Houston Dynamo Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, with Minnesota United hosting Houston Dynamo. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
The game statistics were as follows (Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United):
- possession: 64% vs. 36%;
- corners: 4 vs. 6;
- fouls: 15 vs. 20;
- yellow cards: 1 vs. 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs. 4.
Houston Dynamo continue their quest for a mid-table finish in the MLS. Despite their inconsistent form, the club aims to leverage their home field advantage, as recent matches have demonstrated. The team favors an attacking style of play, but often lacks defensive stability, conceding an average of 1.63 goals per match. In their last ten games, Houston have managed to score nearly two goals per game, yet they need to bolster their defense to confidently compete against opponents.
Match Results: Houston Dynamo
Saint-Louis City Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, where St. Louis City hosted Orlando City. The match concluded with a 2-4 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (St. Louis City vs Orlando City):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 12.
St. Louis City find themselves at the bottom of the standings, grappling with significant challenges on the road-just one win in their last seven away matches speaks volumes. The team plays an attacking style of football, averaging around 1.5 goals per game, yet their defensive frailties result in conceding a substantial number of goals (2.1 per match). Their last encounter with Houston ended in a 3-0 victory, but the upcoming match is set to be a completely different story.
Match Results: Saint-Louis City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 3, draws - 2.
Statistics: Houston Dynamo vs Saint-Louis City
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- win percentage: 26% vs 16%;
- losses: 9 vs 10;
- draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Saint-Louis City won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games against Houston Dynamo.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Houston Dynamo vs Saint-Louis City
- average total in the tournament: 2.89 vs 2.58;
- average total goals scored: 1.26 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.47;
- Houston Dynamo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.3;
- Saint-Louis City: average total away in the tournament - 0.78;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 1.25) vs 1.5 (away - 0.75).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Houston Dynamo games against Saint-Louis City.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.67 (5.17 - for home team and 5.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.33 (4.33 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
Houston Dynamo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.32; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; at home field - 7.
Saint-Louis City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.42, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 4.25.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 10 Houston Dynamo games.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 8 Houston Dynamo games (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Houston Dynamo home games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.66 (2.33 for home team and 2.33 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team).
Houston Dynamo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.42; at home - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.75.
Saint-Louis City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.11, away - 2.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Houston Dynamo vs Saint-Louis City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Houston Dynamo at home - 7 (70%);
- number of BTTS matches for Saint-Louis City away - 3 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Houston Dynamo at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Saint-Louis City away - 2 (50%).
β Editorial Prediction
Given the current team stats and past meeting trends, we can anticipate a relatively cautious game with limited goals. Despite Houston's high scoring at home and St. Louis' defensive struggles, the head-to-head history suggests low-scoring affairs-under 3.5 goals has been the outcome in their last six encounters. This makes betting on under 3.5 goals an appealing option for the upcoming match, with the average odds offering reduced risks.
Betting Tips: Houston Dynamo - Saint-Louis City
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