- 1 Houston Dynamo vs D.C. United : a long-awaited return in Texas for two teams with very different ambitions
- 2 Houston are finding their feet again
- 3 D.C. United are still searching for the right balance
- 4 Expected lineups :
- 5 MLS prediction : Houston Dynamo vs D.C. United
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your responsibility
- 10 Responsible play first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Houston Dynamo vs D.C. United : a long-awaited return in Texas for two teams with very different ambitions 
MLS is back for Houston after a long break for the World Cup. The Texans had left the league on a high and will be keen to pick up where they left off in front of their own fans. They are still only a few places off the pace in the West, with the added bonus of games in hand.
D.C. United arrive in a different sort of mood. The Washington club are still hanging around the Eastern Conference playoff spots, but they have struggled to turn decent spells into wins. Recent results have left a sense of what might have been, especially that wild 4-4 draw with Montreal.
Houston are finding their feet again 
The opening months were uneven, with no real consistency in the performances. Over the past few weeks, though, Houston have looked a far better side. They are happy to go without the ball when they need to, defend with more calm, and make better use of the space when it opens up.
The results have followed. Before the break, Ben Olsen’s men had rediscovered some momentum and Shell Energy Stadium was becoming a tough place to leave with points. The games are not always packed with chances, but Houston usually set the pace and give their opponents very little to work with.
At the heart of that well-drilled setup, Guilherme has been growing in influence. The Brazilian has become the Dynamo’s main attacking threat. His movement between the lines and his knack for arriving in the box explain why Houston are now turning tight games in their favour.
D.C. United are still searching for the right balance 
D.C. United can look capable of going toe to toe with the best sides in the conference. Then, a few minutes later, the same old mistakes creep back in. That inconsistency has followed the club all season and explains why they are stuck in mid-table.
Going forward, the tools are there. Tai Baribo is enjoying a strong season in front of goal, while Louis Munteanu keeps stretching defences with his runs in behind. When those two find space, D.C. United can trouble any MLS back line.
The problem is at the other end. They still give up too many chances when games get stretched and can lose control when the tempo rises. A trip to Houston, where the Dynamo have been especially strong, is a proper test of how much progress they have made since spring.
Expected lineups :
Houston Dynamo : Bond ; Andrade, Resch, Carlos, Ennali ; Bogusz, McGlynn, Artur, Herrera, Guilherme ; Lingr.
D.C. United : Johnson ; Hefti, Rowles, Bartlett, Kurokawa ; Stroud, Servania, Peltola, Peglow ; Baribo, Munteanu.
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MLS prediction : Houston Dynamo vs D.C. United
Houston Dynamo to win
This one brings together two teams heading in very different directions. Houston ended the first half of the season in encouraging fashion and appear to have settled on a clearer identity. The defensive patterns are there, the group is making fewer mistakes, and each win has only boosted the confidence of a side that still looked uncertain a few months ago.
D.C. United have enough quality going forward to worry anyone, but their inability to keep the same level for 90 minutes keeps coming back to bite them. They are still shipping too many avoidable goals, and it keeps costing them points.
With the season getting back up and running, home advantage could matter. Houston look more secure in the way they play, handle pressure better and have made a habit of delivering in front of their own supporters. Put it all together and the signs point to a Dynamo win.
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