Houston Dynamo vs Columbus Crew Predictions

Houston Dynamo and Columbus Crew have each picked up thirteen points so far this season, but Sunday’s hosts have only played six games, while the Eastern Conference visitors have played nine. Both teams were beaten last time out, but for Columbus Crew that represented a third straight defeat on the run, while for Houston Dynamo it meant the end of their three games winning streak.

A penalty from Ibrahimović saw LA Galaxy lead Houston Dynamo at halftime last weekend, but a spot kick for the visitors early in the second half allowed Elis to equalise. The match appeared to be heading for a draw, which would have been a fair result on the balance of play, but two minutes from time LA Galaxy scored again to pinch a 2-1 win. Wayne Rooney’s return to the DC United side following a suspension proved the undoing of Columbus Crew in midweek as the former England captain scored the only goal in a 1-0 win, despite the hosts putting in a strong performance that was deserving of at least a point.

The recent head to head record between these two clubs, especially Houston Dynamo’s home form against Columbus Crew, coupled with the pair’s performances in the MLS over the last few weeks, all points towards a narrow home win this weekend and possibly a clean sheet. Houston Dynamo have won three of their last four home games against Columbus Crew, and five of the last seven encounters between the pair have ended in a win to nil. Houston Dynamo have won four of their last six games, while Columbus Crew have lost four times during that same period of matches. Five of Houston Dynamo’s last six and three of Columbus Crew’s last four matches have been settle by a one goal difference, but the visitors have failed to score in three of their last six matches. With all of the above in mind we believe one goal will be enough for Houston Dynamo to defeat Columbus Crew and continue their fine start to the season.

Elis and Rodríguez have both scored four goals each in the MLS for Houston Dynamo this season, while Zardes leads the way in front of goal for Columbus Crew with three. We’re confident that Houston Dynamo will win on Sunday, and have predicted a final scoreline of 1-0. The hosts have a good home record against Columbus Crew and the two teams are in polar opposite runs of form heading into the match, with Houston seemingly on their way up and their guests beginning to fall in the other direction.