Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous meeting between these sides ended on level terms.

Houston Dynamo FC are ready to host Vancouver Whitecaps in the round 23 fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. Shell Energy Stadium is all set to witness the Eastern Conference clash between the two teams.

Houston Dynamo are placed 10th on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They have won seven games in their 22 league matches this season. La Naranja are coming in after facing a 0-1 defeat at the hands of the Real Salt Lake in their previous game. Their attack might become a problem as they have not been the best in that specific region on the field.

Vancouver Whitecaps have been trying to keep up with other sides, but their consistency has become a problem. They have not been able to come up with top performances regularly. The Whitecaps were dominated in their last Major League Soccer game, which might keep them under some pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Houston, Texas, USA
• Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
• Date: Thursday, July 17
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT (Wednesday, July 16: 20:30 ET/ 17:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Houston Dynamo: L-L-W-W-L

Vancouver Whitecaps: L-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo)

Ezequiel Ponce has scored three goals in the last three games for the Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the 28-year-old Argentine forward will have to come up with a special performance if he wants to help his side secure those three vital points.

Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps)

The 29-year-old started for the Vancouver Whitecaps in their last MLS game, but was not able to leave a lasting impact. In 13 league appearances for his side, Brian White has scored 10 goals this season and has been a crucial part of their attacking front. He will be looking to step up and help his side in the final third.

Match Facts

• Vancouver Whitecaps have managed to keep most clean sheets (9) in the MLS this season.
• The Whitecaps have only been able to score two goals in their last three matches.
• Houston Dynamo have won three of their last four games against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @13/5 Unibet
• Brian White to score @6/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @9/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Andrew Tarbell, Erik Sviatchenko and Nelson Quinones are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the Houston Dynamo.

Vancouver Whitecaps will be without the services of Andres Cubas, Ali Ahmed and three other squad members due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 30

Houston Dynamo won: 11

Vancouver Whitecaps won: 13

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

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

Bond (GK); De Andrade Vieira, Bartlow, Ortíz, Escobar; Raines, Artur; McGlynn, Bassi, Ennali; Ponce

Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Takaoka (GK); Laborda, Utvik, Blackmon, Johnson; Berhalter, Priso-Mbongue, Ngando; Vite, White, Sabbi

Match Prediction

Despite their inconsistent efforts this season, the Whitecaps are going to put up a strong fight against La Naranja. The MLS 2025 clash between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Houston Dynamo 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps

Telecast Details

All of the MLS 2025 matches will be streamed live on Apple TV across the globe, but at a cost of a subscription fee.

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