Houston is coming into this match playing in much better form in their recent matches. They were not playing well to start the season as they were splitting focus between league matches and CONCACAF Champions Cup, but now they have been much better in the league since getting kicked out of the Champions Cup as they can focus more on MLS now. Since getting knocked out, they have won their last 2 straight matches and they have not allowed a goal in either match. They are going up against a San Jose side that has been in awful form in their recent matches to start the season. They are coming off of a 3-2 win at home against Seattle in their last match, but they have lost 4 of their 5 matches this season. Their defense has been awful as they have allowed at least 2 goals in each of their 5 matches this season, including their win as well. They have lost both of their matches away from home this season. Houston has also dominated San Jose in recent matches as Houston has won 3 of the last 4 meetings. Houston has a much better defense that San Jose is going to struggle to crack away from home and even with their attack not producing many goals recently, Houston will be able to find the net on this awful defense at home. Houston will win this match at home and collect all 3 points here.
USA MLS: Houston Dynamo ML, Rot. 209910