Houston Dynamo vs CF Montreal Prediction 15.06.2025
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Houston Dynamo vs CF Montreal Prediction
Houston Dynamo vs CF Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday, June 15, in Matchday 18 of the MLS regular season. The game kicks off at Shell Energy Stadium, where the hosts are looking to close the gap on a playoff spot. In this article, you’ll find top insights and MLS Predictions powered by expert data from XpertStats.
- Houston aim to bounce back after their unbeaten run ended last week.
- Montreal have the second-worst defensive record in MLS this season.
- Three key Montreal players are suspended for this clash.
- Dynamo are unbeaten in three of their last four games vs Eastern teams.
Houston Dynamo’s brief but encouraging run of form came to a halt with a 3-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City last weekend. Despite that setback, Ben Olsen’s side remains just two points off the playoff line in the Western Conference, thanks to a prior four-match unbeaten streak. However, home form has been far from consistent they’ve already matched their combined home loss total from the past two seasons, conceding 16 of their 25 goals this year at Shell Energy Stadium.
Nevertheless, the Dynamo have been more solid against Eastern Conference opponents, with two clean sheets in their last three such matchups. Sebastian Kowalczyk got on the scoresheet in their last outing, while Daniel Steres and Erik Sviatchenko remain doubtful due to injury. Defensive discipline will be key, especially as they aim to break a three-match winless run against Canadian opposition at home.
CF Montreal, meanwhile, continue to spiral. Their 3-0 home defeat to New England last week exposed glaring defensive issues 16 goals conceded in just their last five matches. With 11 losses in 17 games, Marco Donadel’s side is on pace to eclipse last season’s total defeats. Injuries and suspensions further weaken their squad, with Giacomo Vrioni suspended along with key contributors Joel Waterman and Nathan Saliba.
The Eastern Conference basement dwellers have collected only eight points all season, and are a massive 17 points off the playoff pace. Montreal’s only historical win away to Houston came in 2022, but repeating that feat with such a depleted squad seems unlikely. With poor away form and a leaky defense, their chances on Saturday are slim against a motivated Dynamo side.
Expect Houston to take full advantage of the situation, especially given Montreal’s travel woes and suspension-hit lineup. A strong home performance could reignite their postseason hopes. These are our expert-backed insights and MLS Predictions for this weekend’s encounter.
Houston Dynamo should be confident heading into this fixture despite last week’s setback. CF Montreal are severely depleted, missing three key players through suspension — including influential midfielder Saliba and experienced defender Waterman. On the pitch, Montreal have conceded 16 goals in their last five MLS outings and are second-worst defensively in the league. Houston, meanwhile, had built momentum before their recent loss and will be eager to bounce back at home. Historically, Houston have dominated Canadian visitors at Shell Energy Stadium, and although their current home form is mixed, this matchup presents a prime opportunity. Montreal’s away form is abysmal and they are winless in nine of their 10 road games this season. With Montreal lacking depth and confidence, Houston should be able to control proceedings and find the net against a porous backline. Given all these factors, Houston to Win offers strong betting value.
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