Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Houston Dynamo host Vancouver Whitecaps in this MLS match at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Thursday 17 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Caps Look Value for This Clash

The best plan could involve backing Vancouver with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at 1.85 when clashing with Houston. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Houston Dynamo were beaten last game and this was on the road at America First Field. Real Salt Lake claimed a 1-0 victory. The Texas club managed four shots on target and had 53% possession.

Vancouver Whitecaps have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at DSG Park. Colorado Rapids claimed a 3-0 win. Jesper Soerensen's side were 51% in the possession stakes and managed two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Vancouver, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Shell Energy Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in four Houston victories, three draws and three Vancouver wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Vancouver	28	15	7	6	54	31	23	54:31	52
22	Houston Dynamo	30	8	9	13	39	49	-10	39:49	33

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Houston have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Ben Olsen's men have averaged 51.4% possession and 5.3 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 6.1 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts.

Ezequiel Ponce is the top scorer with 4 goals, Felipe Andrade has 3, with Gabriel Segal and Griffin Dorsey on 2. Ethan Bartlow, Ondrej Lingr and Griffin Dorsey are the leading assists makers with 2.

Vancouver have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.6% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 8.7 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Brian White has scored 4 goals, followed by Emmanuel Sabbi, Edier Ocampo, Mathias Laborda and Antoine Coupland on 1. Sebastian Berhalter has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Felipe Andrade, Pablo Ortiz, Ethan Bartlow, Franco Escobar, Brooklyn Raines, Artur, Jack McGlynn, Amine Bassi, Ezequiel Ponce, Lawrence Ennali.

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Mathias Laborda, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Ranko Veselinovic, Tate Johnson, Ralph Priso-Mbongue, Sebastian Berhalter, Emmanuel Sabbi, Edier Ocampo, Brian White, Daniel Rios.

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Vancouver look a quality wager for this MLS encounter and we can bet the away team at 1.85 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest MLS stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vancouver in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vancouver in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 6 of their last 10 games against Vancouver.

Caps +0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 0 - 1 Vancouver

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Houston Over 5.5 Corners

Houston have had over 5.5 corners in five consecutive home matches, with Vancouver conceding over 5.5 corners in the previous two games. The number of Houston corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of 2.02.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Houston

Total

11.40 5.30 6.10

Home

10.70 6.20 4.50

Away

11.00 4.30 6.70

Vancouver

Total

10.90 5.80 5.10

Home

10.70 6.30 4.40

Away

11.50 6.30 5.20

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Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Struggling to Separate Teams

The bookies have Houston Dynamo at 2.18 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 46% likely to win this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Vancouver Whitecaps, you can get 3.15 for the underdog.

Houston can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting 1.58. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Vancouver are 2.20.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.62.

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Ezequiel Ponce Favourite to Score the First Goal

Ezequiel Ponce is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 4.90 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at 2.55.

Houston Undefeated in Previous Six H2H Shell Energy Stadium Clashes

Houston have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Vancouver have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Houston were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Vancouver at Shell Energy Stadium. The past 6 H2H matches at Shell Energy Stadium have featured four Houston wins and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Houston Dynamo Home Stats		4-1-5	3.00	1.30	1.70	6	4	6	4
Vancouver Whitecaps Away Stats		4-3-3	2.00	0.90	1.10	5	5	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups & Team News

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