MLS is back in action with another round of fixtures this weekend when Orlando City take on the Houston Dynamo in a landmark clash at Exploria Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando City vs Houston Dynamo Preview
The Houston Dynamo are currently in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The away team suffered a 3-0 loss against Real Salt Lake last week and will have to bounce back in this clash.
Orlando City, on the other hand, is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference table and has been quite impressive so far. The hosts drew 1-1 against New England Revolution in their previous fixture and should improve on that this weekend.
Head-to-Head and Key Figures Orlando City vs Houston Dynamo
- The Houston Dynamo have a slight advantage over Orlando City and have won two of the five games played between the two teams, as opposed to an Orlando City win.
- The Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in their last four matches against Orlando City, with the hosts winning the first meeting between the two teams.
- Orlando City are winless in their last three MLS games – they have only gone two more winless streaks than this since the start of last season.
- The Houston Dynamo have a poor away record and have won just seven of their 67 MLS away games since 2018.
- Robin Jansson scored his first goal for Orlando City in the previous game – the club now has the joint-highest number of goals scored by a defender in MLS in 2022.
- The Houston Dynamo have registered the lowest pass percentage in the final third of total passes for any team in MLS this season.
Dynamo Orlando City vs Houston Prediction
Orlando City have built an impressive squad this season but need to work hard to justify their potential. The hosts can pack a punch on their day and have points to prove this year.
The Houston Dynamo are struggling at the moment and are facing an uphill battle this season. Orlando City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 Houston Dynamo
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Orlando City vs Houston Dynamo Football Tips
Tip 1: Results – City of Orlando
Tip 2: Game has more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Orlando City scores first – Yes
Tip 4: Alexandre Pato to score – Yes
Edited by Aditya Hosangadi
