Our Predictions
Vancouver is in top form at home and has the firepower to edge out Houston, who often concede. Odds favor the home win, and both teams scoring boosts the goal count, fitting a close, lively contest.
Given the recent hard-fought matches and Houston’s grit on the road, a draw with goals from both sides looks plausible. The odds reflect a tighter, high-energy game.
Houston’s resilience and counter-attack prowess, combined with Vancouver’s occasional defensive lapses, points to a potential away win with goals from both teams. The odds are tempting for a slight outsider pick.
If Vancouver’s attack stays clinical and they tighten up at the back, a straightforward 2-0 victory is doable. The odds for this are favorable, considering their home dominance.
Both teams have attacking weapons and questionable defenses, making a goal-fest likely. A 2-2 stalemate feels plausible with plenty of excitement.