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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Houston Dynamo take on an impressive Colorado Rapids side at the Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Houston Dynamo vs Colorado Rapids Preview
Colorado Rapids are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Rapids were held to a 3-3 draw by Minnesota United in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Texas-based outfit slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Galaxy last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
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Houston Dynamo vs Colorado Rapids Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Colorado Rapids have a slight edge over Houston Dynamo and have won 15 out of the 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's 14 victories.
- After a run of only two victories in 16 matches against Colorado Rapids in a run dating back to 2016, Houston Dynamo have won each of their last two such games in MLS.
- Houston Dynamo's 2-1 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy was their fifth defeat in a run of nine matches in the regular season of MLS.
- Colorado Rapids pulled off a comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Minnesota United last week and have managed to end a run of 19 consecutive defeats while trailing their opponents by multiple goals.
Houston Dynamo vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
Colorado Rapids have an impressive squad at their disposal and have made progress over the past year. The Rapids have a few issues to address at the moment and will need to make their mark this week.
Houston Dynamo are yet to hit their stride this season and will need to be at their best in this fixture. Colorado Rapids are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-2 Colorado Rapids
Houston Dynamo vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colorado Rapids to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Kevin Cabral to score - Yes
