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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as DC United lock horns with Houston Dynamo in an important clash at the Audi Field on Saturday. Both teams have failed to make their mark this season and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
DC United vs Houston Dynamo Preview
DC United are in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The hosts slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atlanta United in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the Western Conference league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Texas-based outfit played out a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
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DC United vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Houston Dynamo have a good recent record against DC United and have won 16 out of the 29 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to DC United's seven victories.
- DC United were on a winless run of five matches on the trot against Houston Dynamo in MLS before they managed to end their run with a 2-0 victory in May 2022.
- DC United have lost five of their last seven matches in MLS - they had suffered only five defeats in 20 matches in the competition before they embarked on this run.
- Houston Dynamo have played three 2-2 draws on the trot in MLS and could become only the second time in MLS history to play out four such games in a row.
DC United vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
DC United are in the midst of a slump and are in desperate need of an immediate resurgence. Christian Benteke can be lethal on his day and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Houston Dynamo have also had their issues this season and will look to end their string of draws with a victory. Both teams are on an even footing, however, and could share the spoils this week.
Prediction: DC United 1-1 Houston Dynamo
DC United vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Christian Benteke to score - Yes
