Predictions & Statistics

Houston Dynamo approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 9 with 12 points from 9 matches. Across the season they have posted 4 wins, 0 draws, and 5 defeats, and the 12:18 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Guilherme (5 goals), Felipe Andrade (2 goals), L. Ennali (2 goals), with creative support from Guilherme (4 assists), J. McGlynn (2 assists), M. Bogusz (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, the split record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

With 13 points from 10 games and a place of 7, Colorado Rapids still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 5 defeats with a 22:18 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Rafael Navarro (6 goals), D. Yapi (3 goals), P. Aaronson (3 goals), with creative support from Rafael Navarro (3 assists), D. Yapi (2 assists), W. Frederick (2 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have managed 1 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show balanced attacking football.