Match Analysis: Houston Dynamo vs Colorado Rapids

In the forthcoming MLS game on May 30th, Houston Dynamo will square off against Colorado Rapids at the Shell Energy Stadium. Houston Dynamo has secured 5 points from their past 5 games, collecting an average of a point per fixture. They’ve managed to score 4 times across these matches, with ‘Both Teams to Score’ (BTTS) feature materializing in 3 encounters. Despite their current run of 2 undefeated home games, their struggles in goal might pose an issue, having failed to score in 2 of the previous 5 matches. This season saw BTTS occur in 57% of Dynamo’s matches.

On the other hand, Colorado Rapids earned 7 points from their last 5 games, averaging 1.4 points per game. The squad has managed an impressive 11 scores in their recent 5 fixtures and showcased consistent scoring abilities on the road, scoring in the last 8 away games. Like Dynamo, Colorado also saw BTTS happen in 3 of their last 5 matches, with BTTS factoring in 73% of all their games this season. Given their scoring streak, it’s highly likely they’ll not break the pattern and manage a goal this game too.

Looking over prior data, the 28 previous meetings resulted in 5 victories for Dynamo, 12 for Rapids, and 11 draws. The last game ended in a goalless draw, reflecting Dynamo’s weak home form and Rapids’ decent away performance. Average goals across these matches were 2.61, with a 61% occurrence of BTTS.

This season Dynamo has averaged 1.29 points in home matches whereas Rapids averaged 1.38 points in away games. Thus, the upcoming match promises to be an exciting contest with the odds suggesting a potential scoring game for Colorado Rapids based on their recent form. Nevertheless, soccer is unpredictable and only match day will reveal the accurate outcome.

Insights

• Houston Dynamo is gaining an average of 1 point per game from the last 5 home/away games.
• BTTS has occurred in 3 out of the last 5 games for the Houston Dynamo.
• Houston Dynamo scored a total of 4 goals in the last 5 games, whereas Colorado Rapids netted 11 times in the same span.
• Houston Dynamo has been unbeaten in their last two home games, showing a decent performance on their home turf.
• Houston Dynamo has failed to score in 2 of the last 5 games, which might indicate issues with their offensive tactics.
• Colorado Rapids has a good scoring record, especially when playing away from home, having scored in their last 8 away games.
• In games involving Colorado Rapids, BTTS landed in 73% of all matches this season, signifying a higher possibility of both teams scoring.
• In previous encounters, out of 28 games, Colorado Rapids has won 12 times compared to Houston Dynamo’s 5 wins, suggesting Colorado Rapids’ potential advantage.
• Games between these teams have averaged 2.61 goals with BTTS occurring 61% of the time indicating the likelihood of a high-scoring game.
• In terms of points per game this season in home/away matches, Colorado Rapids (1.38 points) have a slight edge over Houston Dynamo (1.29 points).
• Looking at the last meeting, the game ended in a draw (0 – 0), suggesting that a tightly contested match might be anticipated again.

Match Forecast

• Houston Dynamo may exploit their strength in creating chances using through balls and attacking down the wings against Colorado’s weak defense against skillful players.
• Colorado Rapids might use long balls to bypass the midfield, testing Houston’s weakness in aerial duels.
• Both teams are good at protecting leads, which could result in a defensive match if either team manages to score early.
• Houston Dynamo may create goal opportunities from free kicks due to Colorado’s weakness in handling set pieces.
• As both teams tend to play dynamically with their first eleven, we can expect fresh players being introduced during the course of the game.
• Given the aggressive style of both teams, it’s likely that there will be a high number of fouls and possible bookings.
• Colorado Rapids could struggle with finishing scoring chances, allowing Houston Dynamo to control the game on their own half.
• Houston Dynamo would most likely concentrate their attack centrally, contrasting with Colorado’s preference for attacking down the left.
• The short passing style of Houston Dynamo will be contrasted with the long-ball game of the Rapids, making for an interesting tactical battle.
• The probability of a substantial amount of yellow and red cards being presented is quite high.

Match Facts

• A 0-0 result is the most frequent outcome when Houston Dynamo and Colorado Rapids face off. This exact scoreline has ended eight matches between these teams.
• In the past 28 home meetings, Houston Dynamo have triumphed 12 times, drawn eight times, and lost eight times to Colorado Rapids. The goal difference stands at 47-37, favoring Houston Dynamo.
• Out of the 57 matches these two have contested, Houston Dynamo hold the edge with 21 victories. The teams have drawn 18 times and Colorado Rapids have won 18 times. Houston Dynamo leads the way in goal difference, 73-66.
• The previous season saw a 5-1 victory for Houston Dynamo on their home turf, while the match at Colorado Rapids ended in a goalless draw.
• Houston Dynamo tends to score 38% of its goals in the final 15 minutes (from the 76th to the 90th minute).
• Surprisingly, Colorado Rapids score 26% of their total goals in the 14-minute window between the 31st and 45th minute.
• Houston Dynamo has had a disappointing run of four consecutive home games without a win.
• When playing Colorado Rapids at home, Houston Dynamo has an undefeated streak of three games.
• Houston Dynamos have failed to score in two out of their seven home games in the current MLS season.
• Astonishingly, Colorado Rapids have scored in all of their eight away games in the MLS this season.
• Houston Dynamo’s home record in this season is 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
• Ibrahim Aliyu is Houston Dynamo’s leading scorer with four goals, while Rafael Navarro leads the Colorado Rapids’ charge with nine goals.
• Amine Bassi has provided the most assists for Houston Dynamo with 2. Colorado Rapids’ Djordje Mihailovic tops the assists list with four.
• Colorado Rapids have managed to score in their last ten consecutive matchups.
• Houston Dynamo clinches the first half in 48% of their games, whereas Colorado Rapids does the same in 14% of their outings.
• During half time, it is the Houston Dynamo who wins 48% of the time, with Colorado Rapids holding a victory percentage of just 14%.
• Their last meeting ended with Houston Dynamo getting the victory.
• Houston Dynamo emerged victorious by a single goal in their last match against Colorado Rapids.
• When taking a 1-0 lead at home, Houston Dynamo comes out on top in 76% of their matches.
• On the other hand, when Colorado Rapids take a 1-0 lead away, they manage to hold on for a win in 33% of their matches.
• If Houston Dynamo is trailing 0-1 at home, they still manage to turn things around in 16% of their matches.
• But, if Colorado Rapids is down 0-1 away, their win percentage drops significantly to just 8% of their matches.
• In the MLS, Colorado Rapids shows a better overall performance than Houston Dynamo.
• In their last five matches, Colorado Rapids has fared better than Houston Dynamo.
• In their last 5 encounters against Colorado Rapids in all competitions, Houston Dynamo hasn’t lost a single match.
• The last five times they clashed, Houston Dynamo has won twice, with three matches ending in draws.
• In the last five MLS games, Houston Dynamo has remained unbeaten against Colorado Rapids.
• On the contrary, Colorado Rapids hasn’t recorded a single win in their last five MLS games against Houston Dynamo.
• On average, against each other, Houston Dynamo scores 1.6 goals per match, while Colorado Rapids manages 0.6 goals.
• The average number of goals per meeting between these two teams is 2.2.
• In the first half of their clashes, an average of one goal is scored.
• Neither Houston Dynamo nor Colorado Rapids won their last game in the MLS.
• On average, Houston Dynamo scores 1.84 goals on their home turf, while Colorado Rapids nets an average of 1.5 goals in their away games.
• Houston Dynamo has conceded a goal in each of their last 5 match-ups.