Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The home team are without a win in nine matches against them.

Houston Dynamo are set to take on Seattle Sounders in Match day 12 of the MLS action. This classy game will take place at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday. The hosts look to return to winning ways here after their defeat last time. 

Houston Dynamo have endured a tough season this term. They are currently languishing in 14th position in the table after 11 matches. In this span, they have managed to secure two wins, four draws, and five losses.

They also progressed to the next round of the Open Cup, securing a 4-1 win over Phoenix Rising FC.

Seattle Sounders have performed well in encounters, securing three wins and one draw in their last four matches. This run of good form has seen them move to seventh in the table with 16 points from 11 matches. In the last match, they scored an impressive 4-1 win over St. Louis City.

Kick Off

Location: Texas, United States

Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium

Date: Sunday, 11 May

Kick-off Time: 6:00 AM IST /  12:30 AM GMT/ Saturday, 10 May: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT

Referee: TBD

VAR: In use

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— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 7, 2025

Form:

Houston Dynamo FC (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-W

Seattle Sounders (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC)

Ezequiel Ponce has impressed everyone with his performance in recent matches. He has two goals to his name from the last four matches, which takes his tally to three for the season. Now, he needs to be scoring more regularly to help the team secure the position at the top. 

Albert Rusnak (⁠Seattle Sounders)

Albert Rusnak has made a decent start to the new season. This season, he has recorded three goals and three assists from ten matches. He has found a new lease of life in his new position.

In the last five matches, he scored two goals to continue his fine form in front of the goal. 

Match Facts

• Houston Dynamo suffered a 2-0 defeat against LAFC in the last league game
• They are without a win in their last nine matches against the Seattle Sounders
• Seattle Sounders secured a 4-1 victory over St. Louis City in the last league game

Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders 4h: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Jack McGlynn to score a goal anytime– 7/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: Seattle Sounders to win this match
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game – No

Injury & Team News

Houston Dynamo FC  have several injury concerns in its squad. The injury list includes Andrew Tarbell, Duane Holmes, Jimmy Maurer, Lawrence Ennali, and Nelson Quinones. Also, Franco Escobar remains suspended for this match. 

Meanwhile, the Seattle Sounders also have several injury concerns in the squad. The injury list includes Jesus Ferreira, Jackson Ragen, Jordan Morris, and Paul Arriola are all dealing with injuries. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 31

Houston Dynamo– 5

Seattle Sounders – 17

Draws – 9

Predicted Lineup

Houston Dynamo FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Gillingham (GK); Dorsey, Bartlow, Awodesu, Sviatchenko; Artur, Urso; McGlynn, Bassi, Kowalczyk; Ponce

Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Frei (GK); Tolo, Kim, Gomez; Vargas, C. Roldan, A Roldan, Albert Rusnak; De la Vega, Musovski, Rothrock

Match Prediction

Houston Dynamo haven’t been at their best recently. They have failed to win matches in a row, showing inconsistency. Seattle Sounders have impressed recently and have a good record against the home side. 

Prediction: ⁠Houston Dynamo 0-1 Seattle Sounders

Telecast Details

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