Houston Dynamo (8-7-7) travel to face off against San Jose Earthquakes (4-17-2) on Wednesday, July 17th. This match will be played at PayPal Park in San José, CA. Houston Dynamo is coming off a draw while San Jose Earthquakes is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes

Houston Dynamo Is Coming Off A Draw

The Houston Dynamo will be looking to get back in the win column after drawing 1-1 with Minnesota United FC their last time out. This match took place on their home pitch, and they had a money line of -155, which was the second-highest on the money line board. The two combined goals fell short of the pre-match over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Sebastián Ferreira scored the only goal for the Dynamo’s offense, with Erik Sviatchenko picking up the assist. Overall, Houston took 22 shots and six shots on goal, with Ferreira taking five shots himself. The club also had eight corner kicks.

On the defensive end, the Dynamo allowed just two shots on goal and six total shots. Steve Clark ended up with one save on the two shots on goal he faced. Houston’s defenders blocked eight shots, with the club intercepting two passes.

In the Western Conference, the Houston Dynamo are currently in 8th place with a record of 8-7-7. Over their last four matches, they have gone 2-1-1. On July 14th, they played to a 1-1 draw vs. Minnesota United FC. Their last loss came on July 4th vs. Real Salt Lake. Overall, they have been favored in 12 matches, going 4-3-5. Following this match vs. the Earthquakes, they will be on the road once again, taking on Vancouver Whitecaps FC on July 21st.

San Jose Earthquakes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The San Jose Earthquakes will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home loss to Sporting Kansas City. Going into that match, they were slight favorites at home, with a money line payout of -106. The three combined goals were just short of the pre-match over/under line of 3.5 goals.

San Jose’s offense scored on one of their 11 total shots and took eight corner kicks in the match. Hernan Lopez Munoz was the only player to take a shot on goal for the Earthquakes, who also had one offensive own goal.

On the defensive end, the Earthquakes allowed a total of four shots on goal, with William Yarbrough making two saves. Overall, San Jose’s defense blocked six shots and intercepted 10 passes.

Through 23 matches, the San Jose Earthquakes have struggled, posting a record of 4-17-2, which has them sitting in 14th place in the Western Conference. At home, they have gone 3-8-1, while on the road, they have just one win in 11 matches. Over their last five matches, they have just one win, which came against the 14th-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Fire FC. Following this match against the Houston Dynamo, they will head on the road to take on Minnesota United FC on July 21st.

Houston Dynamo Offense Breakdown

Aliyu Ibrahim is the top goal scorer for the Houston Dynamo this season, and he is also the leader in shots on goal. His six goals are 44th in MLS. Amine Bassi is the leader in assists for Houston and is 37th in MLS. He also has two goals this season. The Dynamo are 21st in the league in goals scored, averaging 1.3 per match. They have scored less than that in three straight matches. Houston is 12th in shots on goal and 20th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 54.5% of their matches. Their passing percentage is third in the league.

San Jose Earthquakes Offense Breakdown

The San Jose Earthquakes’ offense has struggled recently, scoring less than their season average in four straight matches. On the season, they are 22nd in MLS with 1.3 goals per match. Amahl Pellegrino is their top scorer, ranking 61st in MLS with five goals. Cristian Espinoza is 31st in MLS in shots on goal and has three goals, while also leading the team in assists. Overall, San Jose is 23rd in shots on goal and 5th in corners.

Houston Dynamo Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the San Jose Earthquakes, the Houston Dynamo’s defense is currently 6th in MLS in goals allowed at 1.2 per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up nine goals (1.5 per match). They are 11th in blocked shots and dead last in interceptions. Goalkeeper Steve Clark is 17th in clean sheets with four and 16th in saves with 57. Over their last six matches, they have given up two or more goals three times.

San Jose Earthquakes Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the Houston Dynamo, the San Jose Earthquakes’ defense is 29th in MLS, allowing 2.5 goals per match. However, they have faced some tough offenses recently, including giving up six goals to Los Angeles FC. Over their last six matches, they have given up 15 goals, and they are 15th in blocked shots and 7th in interceptions. Goalkeeper William Yarbrough is 32nd in clean sheets and 20th in saves.

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction

Given the way this match sets up, we have the Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes both scoring a goal, with the payout for a draw at +265 looking like the way to go. The Dynamo come in as the better defensive club, allowing the 6th fewest goals in the MLS this season. On the offensive end, both clubs are below average in terms of goals scored, and our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw. Cristian Espinoza is the player with the best chance to score a goal for San Jose.

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