MLS: Houston vs. Vancouver Picks — Whitecaps to End Losing Sequence in Texas? (Jul 16)

The pressure will be increasing on both the Houston Dynamos and Vancouver Whitecaps at this stage of the season, meaning that there will be huge stakes on the line on Wednesday when they collide.

Despite sitting third in the Western Conference standings, the Whitecaps have suffered defeats in each of their last two MLS matches. Their most recent loss was a poor 3-0 embarrassment at the hands of Colorado.

Houston has also lost three of their last five matches, which includes a recent defeat against Real Salt Lake on Saturday. But which team will get their playoff push back on track on Wednesday?

Houston vs. Vancouver Overview

Odds

Houston vs. Vancouver Head-to-Head Record

The Houston Dynamo have avoided defeat in their last three matches against the Whitecaps. Over that period, they have scored nine goals, which includes 4-3 and 4-1 victories. The last win for the Whitecaps in this fixture was recorded in June 2023.

Houston Team News

Goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell is missing for the Dynamo due to a serious knee injury. Nelson Quinones is also likely to miss the next month of the season due to a similar issue.

Possible Lineup

J. Bond (GK); F. Andrade, E. Bartlow, P. Ortiz, F. Escobar, B. Raines, Artur, J. McGlynn, A. Bassi, L. Ennali, E. Ponce

Vancouver Team News

Ryan Gauld is the only player missing for the Whitecaps this week, as the midfielder continues to rehab a serious knee injury.

Possible Lineup

Y. Takaoka (GK); M. Laborda, B. Utvik, T. Blackmon, T. Johnson, S. Berhalter, R. Priso, J. Ngando, P. Vite, B. White, E. Sabbi

Houston vs. Vancouver Picks

Houston’s home form would be a concern ahead of this showdown on Wednesday, as they have won just 36% of their fixtures.

Therefore, there could be interest in the away win based on the odds available. The Whitecaps have won 45% of their matches on the road this season, conceding an average of just 1.09 per 90.