Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC Prediction: Major League Soccer Returns

On Saturday Major League Soccer returns after a pause for the Leagues Cup. The Houston Dynamo will welcome Toronto FC at Shell Energy Stadium. Both participants in this affair were eliminated in the round of 32 in the mid-summer tournament, providing a lengthy break before they start the stretch drive toward the postseason. Head-to-head in their previous 17 encounters, the Dynamo possess the edge winning on seven occasions versus TFC’s four, and the points have been shared in seven instances.

Ben Olsen’s troops' most recent action came by the way of suffering a penalty kick defeat after a 2-2 draw against Liga MX side Toluca. In MLS play the Dynamo currently sit in sixth place in the Western Conference table obtaining 37 points through 24 games.

Meanwhile, John Herdman's men saw their Leagues Cup hopes dashed enduring a barnburner defeat losing 4-3 to Inter Miami FC. As it currently stands, Toronto FC retains a three-point gap between them and the first club outside the playoff cutoff line. Through 26 matches, TFC have gained 30 points which is good enough for eighth place in the Eastern standings.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC.

Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC Betting Odds for Saturday, August 24

The books have leaves towards this match clubs feature multiple goals in it with the odds that are indicated. For this skirmish to go over the 2.5 goal total, it is priced at -154, on the other hand, the under 2.5 goals is pegged at +120.

Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC Odds

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Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC Betting Preview

Houston Dynamo Preview

Ibrahim Aliyu is enjoying his sophomore year in MLS as he has already doubled his goal output from last year. Currently, the 22-year-old Nigerian has breached one past the keeper six times in 2024, making him the club leader in the goal-scoring category. The attacking winger has momentarily hit a rough patch as he has failed to hit the back of the net in his last six outings in all competitions.

Trading goals for assists this year, Amine Bassi currently is the key setup man in the middle of the pitch, leading all Dynamo players in assists with six. In 71 career games in all competitions with Houston, the 26-year-old has amassed 17 goals and 13 assists.

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Toronto FC Preview

Toronto FC’s leading goal scorer, with eight, Federico Bernardeschi will look to snap his goalless run of nine straight matches in all competitive matches he has played in. The versatile attacking player has appeared in over 2000 minutes in MLS, registering a total of 82 shots with 31 of them hitting the target.

Obtaining 12 goal contributions spread throughout MLS and Leagues Cup play, Lorenzo Insigne could have another impactful match if his will and motivation are present. The 33-year-old Italian international most recent contest saw him capture a pair of goals against Inter Miami FC in the Leagues Cup. The Euro 2020 winner has played 57 career games for Toronto, in that span he has found the back of the net 17 times.

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Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC - My Pick

• Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC pick: Over 2.5 goals (-154) at bet365 Sportsbook

Both adversaries entering Saturday night showdown are in decent shape when it comes to playing in higher-scoring duels. In 10 out of the last 14 games for Houston, the over 2.5 goals was successful while for Toronto FC, 13 of their last 16 have gone over the 2.5 mark. The visitors overall have conceded the fourth-highest number of goals in MLS with 47. During the summer transfer window, TFC didn’t address their need for backline help to tidy things up. We should see the scorers sheet filled out on more than one occasion Saturday evening at Shell Energy Stadium.

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How to Watch Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC

• When: Saturday, August 24, 8.30 p.m ET

• Where: Estadio Shell Energy Stadium

• TV: Apple TV