Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo prediction, betting picks, projected lineups, and MLS odds ahead of Saturday's game. Back our top Same Game Parlay.
Cody Moore - October 10, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT
6 minutesMinnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Game Time | 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Saint Paul, Allianz Field |
Allianz Field hosts a Western Conference matchup between two teams heading in the wrong direction, with Minnesota Utd desperate to end their slump and Houston Dynamo trying to climb the standings.
Minnesota Utd have lost five straight in Major League Soccer. They sit 14th in the Western Conference, and nothing about their recent outings suggests a quick turnaround.
Houston Dynamo arrive fifth in the Western Conference standings. They have won just one of their last seven, though, so the visitors are hardly cruising into this one.
With leaders Vancouver Whitecaps six points clear, Houston need the points to stay in touch at the top of the West. Minnesota just need a result to stop the bleeding.
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Recent Results
Minnesota's skid rolled on with a defeat at Seattle Sounders, where Anthony Markanich scored their lone goal. The back line is the real problem, conceding at least 3 goals in 5 of their last 6 games in Major League Soccer. Kelvin Yeboah leads the team with 14 goals, and Joaquín Pereyra is the chief creator.
Houston were beaten at home by Sporting Kansas City last time out, a loss that also cost them Hector Herrera to a red card. They have won just one of their last seven outings. Artur, who made his 150th club appearance in that game, remains the steady hand in midfield.
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Minnesota Utd: P. Stroud (Injured/out), Kyle Duncan (Injured/doubtful), Jefferson Díaz (Suspended)
Houston Dynamo: J. Maurer (Injured/out), Hector Herrera (Suspended)
Minnesota Utd
Kyle Duncan will be assessed after picking up a knock in the defeat to Seattle Sounders, and defender Jefferson Díaz is suspended after crossing the yellow card threshold. The good news is Morris Duggan, who came through a recent issue and is in line to start in the back three.
Houston Dynamo
Hector Herrera serves a suspension following his red card against Sporting Kansas City. Lyle Foster, Felipe Andrade and Diadié Samassékou could all start for the Dynamo, which would freshen up both the attack and the midfield.
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup
Minnesota Utd
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: D. Callender; N. Romero, M. Boxall, M. Duggan; A. Markanich, W. Trapp, O. Gene, B. Hlongwane; T. Chancalay, K. Yeboah, J. Pereyra
Houston Dynamo
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Bond; F. Andrade, L. Halter, A. Carlos, F. Negri; I. Aliyu, Artur, D. Samassékou, M. Bogusz; L. Foster, Guilherme
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 27+ shots taken in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Houston Dynamo and Minnesota United (Major League Soccer).
- Minnesota United have won 5 of their last 6 home games against Houston in all competitions.
- Guilherme has won 3+ fouls in 7 of his last 7 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Kelvin Yeboah has scored or assisted in 6 of his last 7 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Michael Boxall has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Houston Dynamo (Major League Soccer).
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo prediction is a 2-1 Houston win. The books lean Minnesota on the moneyline, but a team that cannot stop losing and keeps shipping goals is not one we trust with home-field billing. Houston have their own problems, yet they carry the sharper attack, and the Dynamo at +250 (10Bet) is the side we want.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Minnesota United and Houston Dynamo both to find the net. This is our first pick in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projection has both teams scoring in 61.6% of outcomes, comfortably above the implied probability of the price. Minnesota create plenty going forward but keep leaking at the other end, and a 2-1 finish cashes it.
Total Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals in the match. Our second pick comes in the Total Goals Over/Under market, where the projected total of 3.09 goals sits clear of the line. Minnesota have gone over 2.5 goals in 8 straight outings, and nothing about this matchup points to a stubborn, scoreless grind.
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Same Game Parlay
Our Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo same game parlay picks back Marcus Caldeira to score, both teams to find the net, and Kelvin Yeboah to test the goalkeeper and keep shooting.
Marcus Caldeira has found the net in 4 of his last 6 outings in Major League Soccer, which makes him a live option in the Anytime Goalscorer market in an open game.
Both Teams To Score has landed in 10 of the last 10 Minnesota United games. Minnesota attack with intent and defend poorly, so Yes is the natural fit.
Kelvin Yeboah has recorded at least one shot on target in 7 of his last 8 Major League Soccer outings. Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target asks for just one more.
Yeboah has attempted multiple shots in each of his last 7 Major League Soccer appearances. Minnesota take a lot of shots through the middle, so Over 1.5 Player Shots fits.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +440, the only combined price currently posted. With no second price to compare, there is no difference in potential winnings yet.
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Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Talking Points
The headline matchup is Guilherme against a Minnesota defense that struggles with skillful players and through balls. The Houston attacker has set a new club single-season record with 22 goal contributions, and this back line is exactly the kind he feasts on. The one thing standing in the way of a goal-fest is Jonathan Bond, who has 10 clean sheets this season. Minnesota are good at creating scoring opportunities but poor at finishing them, so Bond will be busy, but we expect him to be beaten at least once.
Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo Predictions FAQs
When is the Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo US MLS game?
The game takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT.
Where is Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo being played?
The game is being played at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
What is the latest team news for Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo?
Minnesota Utd will be without the suspended Jefferson Díaz, while Kyle Duncan is doubtful after picking up a knock. Houston Dynamo are missing the suspended Héctor Herrera, though Lyle Foster and Diadié Samassékou are pushing to start.
What is the game prediction for Minnesota Utd vs Houston Dynamo?
Houston Dynamo are projected to claim a 2-1 victory as Minnesota Utd aim to end a five-game losing streak in Major League Soccer.
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