What to expect
We expect about 2.0 goals from Vancouver Whitecaps and 1.0 from Houston Dynamo, so Vancouver Whitecaps come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 3.0 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.
Vancouver Whitecaps come into this on two straight draws. Houston Dynamo come into this on three straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to win. Vancouver Whitecaps are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.0-1.0), and we make them about 61% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 61 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.48, which works out at about 68 out of 100. The price is shorter than our own read, so there is less in this than it might look.
Recent meetings
One thing to watch
Favourites drop points more often than a short price suggests, and one moment can earn Houston Dynamo a draw or better. The price is shorter than our own read of about 61%, so there's less value here than the number suggests.
