American MLS
2025-05-24 - San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : USA: MLS
Venue: PayPal Park
Saturday 24th May 2025, 9:30pm local
Next up is an all-Western Conference clash between 8th placed hosts San Jose Earthquakes and 10th placed visitors Houston Dynamo when the two sides face off at PayPal Park with a precious three points at stake for both clubs.
Only two points separate San Jose from their upcoming visitors but the weekend’s hosts will head into this encounter on the back of a four-game unbeaten run which includes picking up victories at the expense of 4th placed Portland Timbers 4-1 and 7th placed Colorado Rapids respectively.
Following the aforementioned wins, San Jose Earthquakes picked up points in stalemates with the likes of Inter Miami and New England Revolution, which have helped Bruce Arena’s side up into one of the Finals Series Play-Off spots.
Nevertheless, San Jose will be eager to further improve upon an overall home record of 3-2-3 22/14 in this upcoming clash against Houston Dynamos.
Onto the visitors, and Houston Dynamo collected a second win on the bounce last time out in the MLS courtesy of a 2-0 win on the road at Dallas FC which followed on from a previous welcome 2-0 win on home turf against Minnesota United.
These two recent victories have thrust Houston Dynamo back into possible Play-Off reckoning as they now trail San Jose Earthquakes and Austin by only two points heading into this weekend’s action in the MLS.
However, the majority of Houston Dynamo’s points collected to date this season have been achieved on home turf at their Shell Energy Stadium where Ben Olsen’s side have registered three of their total of four wins, while results away from home have been poor.
Indeed, Houston have managed just one win in their last nine outings on the road overall, slipping to five defeats in the process.
The Betting Verdict
San Jose Earthquakes with home advantage look a solid bet with the handicap here.
The Pick :
San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Houston Dynamo
