| Houston Dynamo wins | Draw | Vancouver Whitecaps wins |
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| 2.28 | 3.44 | 3.09 |
| Houston Dynamo | Vancouver Whitecaps |
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LAST GAME: Real Salt Lake 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo
| LAST GAME: Colorado Rapids 3 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, USA
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps | Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT |
| Houston Dynamo odds | +127 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps odds | +202 |
| Draw | +243 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: -122/-105 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview and Team News
Houston Dynamo Team News
Ben Olsen’s men return to Shell Energy Stadium looking to prove themselves after suffering a 0-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake.
In that game, the Dynamo outplayed their opponents in terms of shots but couldn’t find the clinical accuracy. This is a recurring problem that has prevented them from climbing higher in the standings, as they currently rank 9th in goals scored.
That defeat in Utah came after a 4-3 victory over San Diego FC, which highlighted Houston’s problems at the back. They are 11th out of 15 Eastern Conference teams in goals conceded, with a total of 35. These defensive issues are apparent in both home and away matches.
We’re back in Houston to face Vancouver Wednesday.@MDAndersonNews pic.twitter.com/vpEs1gqFYc
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) July 13, 2025
The Dynamo aren’t a side that build from the back with short passes. Instead, they look to disrupt the opposition’s pressing with quick vertical attacks.
Their offense is led by forward Ezequiel Ponce, who has scored three goals in his last three appearances.
Their main creative player is Amine Bassi, who seeks to find pockets of space between the lines. In their last four outings, he was one of the team’s best players, regularly creating dangerous moments. However, he has only two assists in 2025. This low tally can be attributed to occasional difficulties in positional attacks.
All or nothing, Franco ✊ pic.twitter.com/DDPPrSLNB2
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) July 13, 2025
The Houston Dynamo are hampered by the long-term absences of center back Erik Sviatchenko (muscle injury) and winger Nelson Quiñónes (knee), sidelined since early and mid-July, respectively. Goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell is out for the season with a cruciate ligament tear.
Houston Dynamo predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps (4-3-3): Bond; Escobar, Bartlow, Ortiz, Andrade; Ennali, Artur, Raines; Bassi, Ponce, Lingr.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
The journey to Texas couldn’t come at a worse time for head coach Jesper Sørensen and his team.
The Vancouver Whitecaps are in a serious slump, arriving in Houston on the back of a humbling 0-3 away defeat to the Colorado Rapids. This result wasn’t an isolated incident. It followed another 0-3 loss to the LA Galaxy and a wild 3-5 home defeat to San Diego. Their only recent successes were a 1-0 win over Los Angeles FC and a 2-1 victory against Valour FC in the Canadian Championship.
Fulltime. #VWFC x @BMO pic.twitter.com/dGlJETqoHX
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) July 13, 2025
The primary reason for this downturn is an injury crisis. The Whitecaps will travel to Houston without their captain and main creative force, Ryan Gauld, who is only just returning to light training after suffering from a prolonged knee injury. His absence is compounded by injuries to Andres Cubas and Sam Adekugbe. To make matters worse, Ali Ahmed is also out, and Jaden Nelson is suspended for the match after receiving a red card.
Sørensen’s tactical system, typically a 4-2-3-1 or a variation with three at the back, relies on quick interchanges, which are compromised by the absence of his most important players.
Big PK stop by our All-Star! ⭐️ @yohei_takaoka41#VWFC | #COLvVAN pic.twitter.com/uVQqrFN7nj
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) July 13, 2025
The return of striker Brian White and midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from their Gold Cup duty with the USMNT is certainly good news. White’s ability to find the net will be crucial if Vancouver are to pose any threat, but he’ll likely be isolated against Houston’s physical defense.
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup vs Houston Dynamo (4-3-3): Takaoka; Laborda, Utvik, Blackmon, Johnson; Priso, Ngando, Berhalter; Vite, White, Sabbi.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
- Pick: Houston Dynamo to win or draw
- Odds: -278 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Houston Dynamo 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
With Vancouver’s defense having conceded 12 goals in their last five MLS matches, the in-form Ezequiel Ponce will be confident about adding to his tally.
The return of Brian White has strengthened the Whitecaps’ attack. However, their midfield lacks creativity, which may leave him frustrated with a lack of service.
The visitors’ best hope is to defend solidly and try to hit Houston on the counterattack, but their recent defensive record suggests they may struggle to hold out for 90 minutes.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total Over 2
- Odds: -295 (20Bet)
Houston’s own defensive issues mean they rarely keep clean sheets. Meanwhile, a forward of Brian White’s quality is always capable of finding a goal, even from a half-chance. Still, the Dynamo’s attack should have more than enough firepower to overwhelm Vancouver’s weak defense.
Given the Whitecaps’ recent results and Houston’s wins over San Diego and St. Louis, another open match seems likely, with the visitors also having a good chance of scoring a goal.
Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- TNT (USA)
- OneSoccer (Canada)
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