MLS: Vancouver vs. Houston Picks — Hosts to Recover Following Shock Defeat? (Aug 17)

An interesting clash is set for Canada in the MLS this weekend, as the hosts bid to get their campaign back on track. Find the odds and our Vancouver vs. Houston picks here.

The Whitecaps were shock losers in the previous round of matches after being defeated by San Jose. That loss ended a three-game unbeaten sequence for the Canadian franchise.

Houston will be the outside pick this week after going six matches without a victory in the MLS. In the previous round, they played out a 2-2 draw against Austin FC.

Vancouver vs. Houston Overview

Odds

Vancouver vs. Houston Head-to-Head Record

The Vancouver Whitecaps were dominant winners in the previous meeting between the sides this term, landing a 3-0 success on the road. They have avoided defeat in each of their last two meetings with Houston.

Vancouver Team News

The home team will be without two first-team players this weekend, as both Ranko Veselinovic and Ryan Gauld will be missing due to injury. Ocampo is suspended.

Possible Lineup

Y. Takaoka (GK); M. Laborda, B. Utvik, T. Blackmon, R. Priso, J. Ngando, A. Cubas, S. Berhalter, J. Nelson, B. White, E. Sabbi

Houston Team News

Franco Escobar will be available following suspension. However, Nelson Quinones and Andrew Tarbell are both absent due to injuries.

Possible Lineup

J. Bond (GK); F. Andrade, P. Ortiz, E. Bartlow, G. Dorsey, Artur, B. Raines, D. Holmes, O. Lingr, E. Ponce, J. McGlynn

Vancouver vs. Houston Picks

Wins have been a rarity for the travelling side throughout this season, meaning it would be hard to bet on the away win when making Vancouver vs. Houston picks.

Therefore, we expect Vancouver to bounce back to form following a shock defeat when they are in front of their home fans this Sunday.