Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders staff picks

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The Houston Dynamo are back at home tonight looking to regain their winning form. We asked our staff for their predictions on the match against the Seattle Sounders.

Cristian - 3-1 Dynamo loss
(Record: 2-1)

Seattle is a great defensive team. Will the Dynamo be able to break through that defense? I doubt it. Houston has struggled defensively with injuries and red cards, could they hold off a tough Seattle? I doubt it

Rudy - 2-2 draw
(Record: 2-2)

This match has me conflicted. Houston has been playing well, but losing two starting center backs against Seattle is a big concern. The attack is there, but defensively they’re still not solid. With possible weather delays disrupting the game, a draw feels like the most likely result.

Joey - 1-1 draw
(Record: 1-0)

These are two teams looking to be hard to break down while being clinical in front of goal. Seattle is the best in MLS history at being that type of team while the Dynamo have struggled maintaining that identity this year with all the red cards. I predict the Dynamo get it right today, but struggle to keep Seattle scoreless. If a team were to take all three points today, I'd give the Dynamo the edge at home with the best attacker on the field. 

Dustyn - 1-1 draw
(Record: 1-3)

Seattle don’t score much, just 5 goals this season. But they also don’t concede, they’ve only allowed 2. This could be a sloppy match with the weather and an ugly draw just feels like a likely result.

Manny - 2-2 draw
(Record 2-2)

This will be an energetic match. Seattle will take advantage of the Dynamo’s injury list in defense. I believe the Dynamo has enough firepower to be in the game but not enough to overcome the defensive issues.

Juan - 3-1 Dynamo loss
(Record 3-1)

Houston’s defense will be battered, and although there’s been promising signs on offense, especially Guilherme, I don’t think it’ll be enough for the Dynamo to secure a win or even a result against a tough Seattle Sounders team.

Dynastats - 2-1 Dynamo loss
(Record 3-1)

The Dynamo have long struggled against the Sounders, and with 2 starting centerbacks being out, they will struggle to keep Seattle’s attacking options quiet.