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by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks
New York City FC welcome Houston Dynamo to Yankee Stadium on Wednesday in what promises to be an important fixture for both clubs as the MLS season rolls into Matchday 16. With the league table tightening, every point becomes crucial, especially for teams like NYCFC and Houston Dynamo, who find themselves in the lower half of the standings. New York City currently occupy 16th place with 21 points, while Houston sit five places below them in 21st with 16 points. Both sides will be eager to gain ground and improve their playoff hopes.
New York City FC head into this fixture with growing confidence following a convincing 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire. While the Fire were reduced to nine men during the match, NYCFC took full advantage and showed clinical finishing in front of goal. That win marked their sixth of the campaign, and with 21 points collected from 14 games, the team appears to be trending in a positive direction. Their record now stands at six wins, three draws, and five defeats, giving them a platform to push toward the top half of the table.
Houston Dynamo, by contrast, are struggling to find consistent form. With just four wins from their 14 matches, along with four draws and six defeats, they find themselves languishing in 21st place. Their most recent outing — a dramatic 3-3 draw against San Jose Earthquakes — saw them rescue a late point, but it also highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities. Conceding three goals on the road continues a worrying trend for the Dynamo, who have only managed one win in six away games so far this season.
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New York City vs Houston Dynamo Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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24 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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17 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -4 |
New York City and Houston Dynamo Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
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1/6 (17%)
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3/6 (50%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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New York City against Houston Dynamo : Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Houston Dynamo v New York City last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
A. Perea
ForwardM. Jones
K. O'Toole
A. Tarbell
DefenderE. Sviatchenko
D. Steres
MidfielderL. Ennali
J. Urso
D. Holmes
ForwardN. Quinones
Most goals and assists
New York City
Houston Dynamo
A. Martinez
(8 Goals)
E. Ponce
(4 Goals)
J. Fernandez
(3 Assists)
G. Dorsey
(4 Assists)
New York City - Houston Dynamo Key Points
- New York City have won 4 of their last 5 MLS home games
- The Dynamo have won 1 game in their last 10 MLS away games
- The Dynamo have scored 2+ goals in their last 3 MLS games
- The Dynamo conceded 3 goals in each of their last 2 games
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Our New York City vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
Offensively, Houston has struggled to match their rivals, scoring just 15 goals while conceding 19. Their defensive fragility, particularly in away fixtures, has often been their undoing. Meanwhile, NYCFC’s home form, bolstered by the passionate support at Yankee Stadium, gives them a significant edge. They’ve looked more cohesive in attack in recent matches and have shown the ability to break down opposition defenses with pace and creativity.
With New York City riding a wave of momentum and holding home-field advantage, they enter this matchup as clear favorites. Houston will need to tighten up defensively and find a spark in the final third if they’re to take anything from this game.
A disciplined and resilient performance could keep them in contention, but unless they address their away-day blues, NYCFC are likely to capitalize and secure another three points on Wednesday night. Our prediction for New York City vs. Houston Dynamo: New York City to win.
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