Houston Dash vs Orlando Pride staff picks

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The Houston Dash are back at Shell Energy Stadium looking for an important three points. We asked our staff for their predictions on tonight’s match against the Orlando Pride.

Rudy - 1-0 Dash loss
(Record: 5-15)

The Houston Dash enter the final stretch of the season looking to improve their playoff chances. Every match is now a must-win, starting with Orlando. While both sides are dealing with key injuries, the Pride’s experience could give them the edge over Houston.

Dustyn - 2-1 Dash win
(Record: 8-12)

Orlando has been a freefall. Their only NWSL win since June came last week in a match that San Diego outplayed them. If the Dash want to prove they belong among the better teams in the league they need to bounce back from last week’s 4-0 defeat and take down Orlando.

Manny - 2-1 Dash loss
(Record: 8-12)

The Dash enter this match looking to bounce back from a forgettable performance against Washington, while Orlando comes in fresh off their first win of the second half. Houston has been hit by injuries at the wrong time, losing key players like Jane Campbell and Maggie Graham. Orlando also has absences to manage, but their depth is strong enough to challenge most teams. On paper, the Dash may be slight favorites, but the real question is whether they can put last weekend behind them and reset in this do-or-die game.

Joey - 3-1 Dash win
(Record: 6-9)

Orlando are coming off a rough midweek game where they got crushed by Club America. The Dash have been better the last two months. They are still not a finished product, but it should be enough to get over the line against an Orlando side in a tough spot.

Diego - 1-1 draw
(Record: 6-10)

The Dash will need to find some magic against an Orlando side struggling through the second half of the season. With both teams dealing with injuries, this matchup could come down to who can find a decisive edge—if either side can at all.