Toronto FC VS Houston Dynamo Match Prediction

These sides have now met 20 times before, and they have drawn in half of the matches.  In the other ten, Houston have won six while Toronto have won just four.  Here's a look at the last five times they've met:

Aug 14, 2016: Houston 1-1 TFC
May 10, 2015: TFC 1-2 Houston
Oct 8, 2014: TFC 0-1 Houston
Jul 19, 2014: Houston 2-2 TFC
Jul 12, 2014: TFC 4-2 Houston

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Toronto FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction

Toronto are too strong at home to lose here, and they will find a way to win once again through Giovinco.

Correct Score Prediction: Toronto FC 2-0 Houston Dynamo

Toronto FC vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Toronto FC are at 4/7 to win, a draw is at 5/2, and a Houston Dynamo win is at 6/1.

A draw or a Dynamo win could get you 7/5 odds via the double chance.

Both teams to score is at 7/10 for yes and 21/20 for no.

A 1-0 win for Toronto at full time could bring you 13/1 odds if correct.

Reason: The bookmakers know that winning on the road is very difficult to do in MLS, so Toronto are the favorites here due to the long journey that Houston has to reach them for the match.  Houston also have yet to record a point in either of their two away matches, so that will also play a factor in the odds.

Team News

Greg Vanney continues to be without goalkeeper Clint Irwin, left back Ashtone Morgan, and center back Drew Moor for this one.

Key Man

Before last week, there were only slight glimpses into the true capability of Sebastian Giovinco this season.  But coming out of Friday, we have to have reason to believe that he is fully fit and ready to jump into full form once again.  Two brilliant goals were scored by the Italian magician, including an incredible free for the team's third and final goal.  He came off early and received a standing ovation, such was his impact against the Fire.  Look for him to torment the Dynamo defence throughout the night with his quick 1-2 passes.  But don't forget, he has Jozy Altidore beside him, so you can't over defend him!

Team Form

TFC have two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches.  A 0-2 win away to Vancouver was followed up by successive home draws against Sporting Kansas City (0-0) and Atlanta United (2-2).  A 2-1 loss away to Columbus Crew was their first loss of the season, but they quickly rebounded last Friday with a 3-1 home win over Chicago Fire.

Expected Line-up: 3-5-2

Team News

Wilmer Cabrera will be without center back Agus and midfielder George Malki due to injuries.  Striker Erick 'Cubo' Torres will be a question mark after leaving the match with San Jose early last week.

Key Man

The status of 'Cubo' might just swing this match one way or the other.  It will always be a tough one for Houston in Toronto, but it will be especially difficult without the resurgent 24 year old Mexican in the lineup.  The former Chivas USA man has scored seven times (including a penalty last week) in seven matches so far, and is in the best shape of his entire career.  He's been brilliant under the new management and he's shown that he's back to his best from years ago with the Goats.  Now, the sweating over his fitness will start, and the Dynamo will hope that it doesn't derail their season.

Team Form

Houston Dynamo have two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches.  A 4-2 loss away to Portland Timbers was followed by a 4-1 home win over New York Red Bulls.  A 2-0 loss away to New England and a 2-2 home draw against Minnesota brought them down a little, but they got back to winning ways on Saturday with a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Expected Line-up: 4-3-1-2

Toronto were looking a little shaky ahead of last week\'s meeting with Chicago Fire. Last year\'s Eastern Conference champions hadn\'t look great, but that was mostly due to the fact that Sebastian Giovinco hadn\'t played very well yet. That all changed, and now we are looking at a completely different Toronto FC side. With him on all cylinders seemingly, it will prove to be a tough night for Houston in Canada. They will have to be very good defensively, which is not something that they have shown in away matches as of yet this season.

Houston have yet to register a point on the road so far this season. It\'s only been two matches, but they haven\'t shown themselves to be competitive in those matches. Toronto, on the other hand, have not lost at home yet but have drawn two of their three home matches thus far. Both will look to improve those records here.