Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

The Both Teams to Score Odds Catch the Eye

Columbus and Houston both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option. Odds of 1.67 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Columbus Crew won their previous game 1-0. This away victory at Gillette Stadium against New England Revolution was their second on the spin. The Ohio side had three shots on target and enjoyed 57% possession, with an early second half strike from Jacen Russell-Rowe proving the difference.

Houston Dynamo have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Inter Miami 4-1 at Shell Energy Stadium. Ben Olsen's team managed two shots on goal and had 46% possession, with Nicolas Lodeiro finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lower.com Field played host to the last encounter between Houston and Columbus, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 1-1 CONCACAF Champions Cup draw. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen two Houston wins, one Columbus victory and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Columbus Crew	31	13	11	7	51	47	4	51:47	50
20	Houston Dynamo	31	9	9	13	40	49	-9	40:49	36

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Columbus have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Crew have averaged 60.0% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 2.9 corners.

Top scorer Juan Hernandez has found the net 5 times, Diego Rossi 4, with Jacen Russell-Rowe and Alexandru Matan both scoring 3. Dylan Chambost and Juan Hernandez are the top assists makers with 4.

Houston have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Texas outfit average 53.9% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 7.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Ezequiel Ponce is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Nicolas Lodeiro, Amine Bassi, Daniel Steres and Erik Sviatchenko have 1. Adalberto Carrasquilla has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Patrick Schulte (GK), Marcelo Herrera, Evgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Mohamed Farsi, Sean Zawadzki, Darlington Nagbe, Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Diego Rossi.

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andrew Tarbell (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Ethan Bartlow, Obafemi Awodesu, Franco Escobar, Nicolas Lodeiro, Artur, Jack McGlynn, Sebastian Kowalczyk, Ezequiel Ponce, Amine Bassi.

Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips

Both sides look capable of scoring when it comes to this MLS encounter, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing 1.67.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamo league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Columbus games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Columbus games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Houston games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Houston games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Houston games.

BTTS Yes Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

There are comparable betting options available and that includes backing Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a similar sort of price.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 3 - 1 Houston

There could be merit in backing Columbus to win 3-1. Odds of 11.00 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

All of the past six Columbus matches have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with the same thing happening in the previous two  Houston games. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of 1.83 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

7.80 4.90 2.90

Home

8.80 5.60 3.20

Away

8.60 4.40 4.20

Houston

Total

11.20 6.00 5.20

Home

10.40 6.40 4.00

Away

10.00 4.20 5.80

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Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamo Odds

The bookies have Columbus Crew at 1.55 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 65% likely to win this MLS match according to the latest betting odds. Houston Dynamo are regarded as the least likely winner at 5.40.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market.

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Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Columbus vs Houston team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the MLS squads.

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