Houston v Minnesota Stars

Houston Dynamo v Minnesota United Preview

Houston Dynamo will be anxious to halt a recent three-match winless run in the MLS when they entertain Minnesota United in this upcoming Western Conference clash between two clubs that have a possible top nine finish (or better) in their sights but it's Houston Dynamo who already occupy a place in the play-off spots ahead of this encounter.

Houston have actually dropped down to eighth place in the Conference standings following recent defeats at the hands of Texan rivals, Austin FC, along with a loss at Seattle Sounders, while the hosts could only muster a point in a 2-2 draw at home with Sporting Kansas last time out.

However, although previous results have been fairly inconsistent for Houston Dynamo who have captured just four wins out of their last 13 games overall, form and results on home turf at their Shell Energy Stadium will certainly boost the hosts ahead of this important fixture.

Houston have lost at home just once all season in the MLS to date and The Dynamo have also collected seven wins in the process, and goals could also figure in this clash as five of Houston's 10 home games have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Minnesota United occupy a place in the lower reaches of the Western Conference as the visitors sit in 11th place prior to this upcoming trip to Shell Energy Stadium and this is perhaps no surprise as they have managed to collect just one win from their last seven matches overall.

That relatively rare success came in the form of a 4-1 home win against Portland Timbers but defeats to Austin, Montreal and Austin again have prevented Minnesota from lifting themselves further within reach of the top nine pack in the Conference.

The former two defeats of Minnesota United's three losses in recent weeks were inflicted upon them on their travels, while the bigger picture shows Minnesota have registered just three victories in their previous 15 matches overall.

In addition, Minnesota United have also been handed no fewer than six defeats within their last eight trips on the road and this figure could become even worse on Wednesday night against Houston Dynamo, while goals also look likely with six of Minnesota's eight away games also resulting in Over 2.5 goals.

Houston Dynamo v Minnesota United Verdict

Houston Dynamo recorded a comprehensive 4-0 rout of Minnesota United in their last meeting at home against the visitors and given Minnesota's poor results on their travels of late along with keeping just one clean sheet in their last eight outings, a home win for Houston Dynamo looks likely in this clash.

Therefore, our main bet will be Houston Dynamo win @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Houston win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.87

Correct score: Houston Dynamo 3-0 @ 17.00