Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps: MLS Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Played on Wednesday at Sports Illustrated Stadium, the match between the New York Red Bulls and the New England Revolution might be pivotal in the fight for the MLS Eastern Conference playoffs.

While the Revs are seeking their first victory in over six weeks, the Metros will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak Wednesday. 

Previous Matches and Head-to-Head

Sandro Schwarz's New York Red Bulls have been in poor form since losing 12 points in their last match against Atlanta United. The team has managed only one shot on goal in response to two goals in the first half. Despite this setback, they still have 30 points, enough for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The hosts, with a stellar home record, will be confident heading into the midweek game.

New England, under Caleb Porter, has had a frustrating summer, having won only once since early May and lost four times, with two draws in their previous six matches. They tied Austin FC of the Western Conference 0-0 this weekend, avoiding defeat for the first time this month. Manager Willie Maynard will be disappointed with his team's goal-scoring performance after forcing Brad Stuver of Los Verdes to make eight saves.

Porter's squad now sits on 25 points, four behind Charlotte and five behind its playoff rivals. The Wednesday visitors will take heart from their much-improved road record compared to their home form, having lost only once in their last ten away games. They are looking to reclaim their league footing and hope to move up to tenth place before the Chicago Fire.

Falling seven points behind the Crown in midweek might jeopardize their playoff aspirations, but a rare victory would be sufficient to move New England up to tenth place before the Chicago Fire.

Houston Dynamo x Vancouver Whitecaps Team News

With right winger Cameron Harper out with a knee injury, striker Roald Mitchell out until further notice, and left-sided forward Lewis Morgan out with a thigh injury, the New York Red Bulls will be short-handed offensively this week.

Their absence means Mohammed Sofo will start on the right wing, and with Serge Ngoma's availability uncertain, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Wikelman Carmona will likely start up top.

Ignatius Ganago, a striker on loan from another team, is making a slow but steady recovery from a thigh injury and will not be available to New England.

Frontline partners Tomas Chancalay and Luca Langoni should start, with Carles Gil providing help from offensive midfield.

Additionally, goalkeeper Alexander Bono is questionable, as are wing-backs Ilay Feingold and Peyton Miller. Aljas Ivacic is expected to start in goal for the Revs.

To provide breadth, Porter might re-insert Brandon Bye and William Sands if Feingold and Miller aren't ready to start.

Our Predictions

Vancouver Whitecaps to win @ 3.10 on Sky247.ng

The two clubs will be looking to get back on track with this encounter, since they are currently in inconsistent form.

On Wednesday, we can anticipate a closely contested matchup between the New York Red Bulls and the New England Patriots, both of whom have been formidable at home and resilient on the road.

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