FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo 5/4/19 - MLS Picks & Predictions

The Texas Derby comes at a very interesting point of the season, as hosts Houston Dynamo are looking to overtake fourth-placed FC Dallas in the standings. They will host their Texan rivals on Saturday, and the history in this match-up suggests a goal-fest.

The Houston Dynamo (5-1-1) played a really balanced match at home against Columbus last week and got a clean 0-2 win. That was their fourth win in their last five but also their first clean sheet in that span. Houston are sitting at the 5th spot of the Western Conference with 16 points, one behind FC Dallas who have two more matches. Houston have been great at home so far (4-0-1). FC Dallas (5-2-2) are coming off a goal-less draw at home against San Jose That was the first time they remain score-less in the season, and just their second clean sheet so far. They are having a really strong season and have only lost once in their last six (4-1-1). FC Dallas are 4th in the Western Conference with 16 points, one behind Seattle. They have won two and have lost two on the road, scoring in three of those.