Houston Dynamo vs New York Red Bulls: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes

Where: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX

When: Wednesday, July 3rd at 9:00 PM EST

How (TV/Radio): TV: MLS LIVE on ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN, Houston TV: KUBE 57, New York TV: MSG. NY Red Bulls Radio: www.newyorkredbulls.com/matchday/radio, Houston Radio on KLAT 1010 AM

Team Notes

Houston Dynamo

Houston holds a record of 7-6-3 (W-L-D) through their first 16 games of the season.

The Dynamo have scored 22 goals against 22 they’ve allowed. They have 24 points this season, tied for 6th with Minnesota United FC.

Houston currently have 25-1 odds to win the MLS title in November.

New York Red Bulls

The Red Bulls have posted a record of 8-6-3 (W-L-D) in their 17 matches in 2019.

New York has scored 30 goals against the 20 they have conceded on the year. The Red Bulls have 26 points and stand alone in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of NYCFC.

New York Red Bulls have risen to 16-1 odds to win the MLS crown.

Goalie Notes

Houston: Joe Willis (7-6-3, 1.33 goals allowed per game)

After a fantastic start to the season, Willis has lost his last three matches, allowing eight goals during the losing streak.

Houston’s keeper has seen 23 shots over his last three matches, the highest total he’s faced over any three-game span this year.

• Before Willis faced 13 shots on goal in his last two games, saving nine of those shots.
• Despite the goal allowing barrage, the Houston keeper has saved 15 shots over the three-game losing streak.
• Willis has allowed two or more goals in three straight games, the first time that’s happened since May of 2018.

New York Red Bulls: Luis Robles (7-6-3, 1.19 goals allowed per game)

In his last start of the year against Chicago, Robles had one of his best games of the year, allowing one goal on eight shots.

The New York keeper has faced 29 shots in his last five appearances, posting two shutouts, while allowing only six goals.

• Robles saw the most shots in a game he’s faced this season with the eight against Chicago.
• Robles has allowed two goals or more just twice in his last seven matches.
• For the Red Bulls, Robles has posted four shutouts in his last seven matches this season.

Players to Watch

Houston Dynamo

Houston is led in goals by striker Mauro Manotas with six over 15 appearances. The forward also has four assists on the year.

Alberth Elis has six assists for the Dynamo with Memo Rodrigues and Maynor Figueroa with two for 3rd place on team after Manotas.

• Elis has also taken 13 shots on goal with his five goals and six assists in 12 games.
• Manotas has scored all six of his goals at home this season.
• Darwin Cerén scored the only goal for Houston in their 2-1 loss to New England last Saturday.

New York Red Bulls

Forward Brian White added another goal Saturday to his team lead of five. He leads the Red Bulls despite only playing in ten matches this year.

Defender Michael Amir Murillo and midfielder Royer share the team lead in assists second on the team with five.

• Alejandro Gamarra has three goals in nine starts, with his third of the year coming in his last game.
• Brian White has three road goals this year to the lead the Red Bulls.
• Gamarra, White, and Royer all scored goals in the Red Bulls’ 3-1 win over Chicago last Saturday.

Last Five Games

Houston Dynamo

• Houston has lost their last three matches by a combined score of 8-1.
• Houston is 0-4-1 in their last five games this season.
• The Dynamo’s goal differential over the five-game span is minus-8.

New York Red Bulls

• New York is 2-2-1 in their last five matches.
• New York has two shutouts over their last five games.
• The Red Bulls has a plus-seven goal differential over their last five games.

Game Odds HOU Dynamo vs NY Red Bulls

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