Toluca vs Houston Dynamo Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Leagues Cup 2024

Diablos Rojos to take on Houston Dynamo in round of 32 clash.

Currently occupying fifth place in the Apertura table of Liga MX, Deportivo Toluca FC, commonly known as Toluca FC, have demonstrated remarkable form. Unbeaten in their domestic league, they have secured two victories and two draws from their four matches. This impressive form has also been mirrored in their Leagues Cup campaign.

There they triumphed in consecutive Group Stage matches against Sporting KC and Chicago Fire, topping their group. As they prepare to face Houston Dynamo in the Round of 32, Toluca will be keen to maintain their unbeaten streak and secure a place in the Round of 16. Their disciplined and strategic play will be crucial in overcoming the formidable challenge posed by the Houston-based franchise.

Hailing from the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston Dynamo currently stands sixth in the Western Conference table of Major League Soccer. They faced a narrow setback in their opening fixture of the Leagues Cup, where Atlas handed them their first defeat. Houston Dynamo displayed resilience by convincingly defeating Real Salt Lake 3-0 in their subsequent encounter.

Known for their tenacity and unwavering spirit, Houston Dynamo are poised to challenge Toluca FC’s winning run. Their recent form suggests they are a team that should not be underestimated. The upcoming fixture promises to be a fiercely contested battle, with both teams striving to advance to the Round of 16.

Toluca FC, with their unbeaten record, will aim to continue their impressive run, while Houston Dynamo, buoyed by their recent victory, will look to extend their winning momentum. This clash is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both sides prepared to give their all in pursuit of victory. Fans can anticipate a display of skill, determination and strategic prowess, as these two teams vie for supremacy on the field.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 10 August 2024 at 6:00 AM IST

Location: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, USA

Form:

Toluca (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

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

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Players to watch:

Robert Morales (Toluca)

Robert Morales, also nicknamed “La Pantera” will be required to unleash his inner beast when Toluca locks horns with Houston Dynamo in the round of 32 clash. The 5 feet 11-inch striker from Paraguay previously played for Cerro Porteño for four years, making over 57 appearances and netting 28 goals before joining the Mexican outfit Toluca.

Since joining Toluca in 2023, he has played 23 matches and scored five goals. For his national team, Morales has made two appearances so far and scored once. He is widely known for being one of the most effective strikers in the competition, with a brilliant track record of converting chances into goals.

Latif Blessing (Houston Dynamo)

The 5 feet 7 inch attacking midfielder from Accra began his footballing journey with Liberty Professionals’ youth team in 2014, where he made over 21 appearances and scored 17 goals. In 2017, Blessing switched to Major League Soccer, signing for Sporting Kansas City. There he made over 25 appearances and netted three goals. In 2018, he joined Los Angeles FC, where he was an instrumental player, amassing over a century of appearances for the club across four seasons.

After his time with Toronto and New England Revolution, he decided to join the Houston-based franchise in 2024. So far, he has made 17 appearances and scored five goals. He was also part of the Los Angeles FC team that won the MLS Cup in 2022 and the Supporters’ Shield in 2019. If Houston Dynamo hope to edge past a formidable team like Toluca in the round of 32 clash, Blessing will need to step up and create quality chances.

Match facts:

• Toluca won four out of their previous five fixtures.
• Houston are coming off a 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake.
• Houston have scored nine times in their last five matches.

Toluca vs Houston Dynamo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Houston Dynamo to win the match.
• Tip 2: Ezequiel Ponce to score or assist.
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5

Injury and team news:

Toluca’s gaffer will have the luxury to pick his best combination of players from a fully fit and available side.

Apart from Colombian winger Nelson Quinones, Houston’s squad is free from all sorts of injury concerns.

Head to head:

There doesn’t seem to be any previous record of these two sides meeting each other. A friendly match scheduled between them back in February 2023 got cancelled. Hence, this could be the first of many encounters between them.

Predicted lineup:

Toluca (4-2-3-1):

Volpi (GK); Garcia, Mendez, Pereira, Gallardo; Camarena, Ruiz; Dominguez, Angulo, Vega; Morales

Houston Dynamo (4-2-3-1):

Tarbell (GK); Dorsey, Sviatchenko, Micael, Escobar; Herrera, Artur; Blessing, Bassi, Aliyu; Ponce

Match prediction for Toluca vs Houston Dynamo:

Predicting a winner in this knockout fixture is a difficult job. Toluca should have an upper hand over Houston due to their recent unbeaten run. However, we feel Houston will slightly edge past Toluca in a thrilling clash.

Prediction: Toluca 2-3 Houston Dynamo

Telecast for Toluca vs Houston Dynamo:

This match will be streamed across Apple TV.

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