Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo prediction, probable lineups, odds and Same Game Parlay picks. Check team news and standout odds for this MLS game.
Grayson Parker - October 28, 2026, 6:41 PM EDT
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Competition | US MLS |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Game Time | 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Lumen Field |
Seattle hosts Houston at Lumen Field in MLS action, and the betting odds make the hosts favorites at -125 (BetRivers).
Seattle let a two-goal lead slip last weekend, which stung. Look at the bigger picture, though, and they have lost just one of their last 12 MLS games.
Houston arrive winless in seven. They are sliding down the Western Conference standings and are still in danger of missing out on an automatic postseason berth.
A Seattle win would pull the Sounders within two points of Houston. History backs the hosts too. Seattle are undefeated in their last 18 home games against Houston in all competitions.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Recent Results
Seattle's last outing summed up their recent stretch. Dejan Joveljic and Sebastian Gomez put them two goals up against San Diego FC on the road, but two late penalties dragged it back to a 2-2 tie. That leaves the Sounders winless in three. Joveljic is still the focal point, with Albert Rusnák operating right behind him.
Houston have tied their last four MLS games, and the latest was typical of the run: a scoreless home tie with Minnesota United FC that added another clean sheet to Jonathan Bond's tally. Scoring goals is the problem. Guilherme carries the attack almost on his own, accounting for over 60% of Houston's offensive production.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Seattle Sounders FC: P. d. l. Vega (Injured/out), Y. Gómez (Injured/out), N. Petkovic (Injured/out), P. Rothrock (Injured/out), D. Musovski (Injured/out)
Houston Dynamo: F. Andrade (Injured/out), J. Maurer (Injured/out)
Seattle Sounders FC
Danny Musovski and Yeimar Gómez have both joined the Seattle injury list. Sebastian Gomez is in line to start after scoring off the bench against San Diego FC, and no further changes are expected from Brian Schmetzer. The probable lineups below are not yet confirmed.
Houston Dynamo
Agustin Resch is available for selection again after serving a one-game ban, and he is set to replace Antonio Carlos in the Houston back line. F. Andrade and J. Maurer remain sidelined, and the XI below is a probable lineup.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup
Seattle Sounders FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Thomas; K. Kossa-Rienzi, J. Ragen, A. Roldan, N. Tolo; C. Roldan, H. Dotson; S. Gomez, A. Rusnák, J. Morris; D. Joveljic
Houston Dynamo
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Bond; L. Ennali, A. Resch, L. Halter, F. Negri; H. Herrera, Artur, A. Bouzat; M. Bogusz, L. Foster, Guilherme
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Key Stats & Game Facts
- Houston Dynamo have received 3+ cards in 7 of their last 8 games vs Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.
- Houston Dynamo have had 7+ corners in 3 of their last 4 games vs Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.
- Guilherme has won 3+ fouls in 9 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Mateusz Bogusz has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 9 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Dejan Joveljic has scored in 3 of his last 5 appearances in Major League Soccer.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is a 2-1 home win. Houston can be stubborn at the back, but their attack leans far too heavily on Guilherme, and going seven games without a win is a slump, not a blip. Seattle have the sharper edge up top through Joveljic and Rusnák. Houston can nick a goal, but the hosts carry more threat and should edge it.
Best Picks
Seattle Sounders FC to win in the Moneyline market. This tops our list of picks for the matchup. Our projections give Seattle a 52% win probability, more than double Houston's figure. Add an unbeaten run of 18 home games against this opponent in all competitions, and the hosts are the side to back.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projections put this at a 58% probability, and the projected score has both sides finding the net. That fits neatly with a Seattle win, and Mateusz Bogusz has scored or assisted against Seattle in 3 of his last 4 Major League Soccer appearances.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay leans on Dejan Joveljic's shooting, a card for Agustin Resch and Seattle scoring at least twice.
Joveljic Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target is the anchor. He has found the target at least once in all eight of his Major League Soccer outings this season.
Joveljic Over 1.5 Player Shots follows naturally. He has gotten off two or more shots in every single one of those eight appearances, and Seattle's attack runs through him.
Agustin Resch To Be Shown A Card makes sense. He has picked up a card in three of his four outings since returning and walks straight back in to face Joveljic.
Over 1.5 Total Home Goals carries the most risk given how tight this fixture usually plays, but our 2-1 call covers it comfortably.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Talking Points
Ben Olsen will not be on the Houston touchline, as he serves a suspension for the red card he picked up in the scoreless tie with Minnesota United FC. That is awkward timing, coming a week after the club extended his contract through the 2027-28 MLS season. On the field, Houston are dangerous from direct free kicks and like to shoot from distance, while Seattle have struggled to defend through balls. If the Sounders keep the game in Houston's half, as they like to, those set pieces and long-range efforts are probably the visitors' best way back into it.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo Predictions FAQs
When is the Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo US MLS game?
The game kicks off at 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Where is Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo being played?
The game is being played at Lumen Field.
Who is in the probable lineups for Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo?
Seattle's probable starters include A. Rusnák, D. Joveljic and S. Gomez, while Houston's include A. Resch, Guilherme and M. Bogusz. Both sides are listed in a probable lineup only, so names may change before kickoff.
What is the recent head-to-head record between Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo?
In the previous meetings listed, Seattle have 3 wins, 3 ties and 0 defeats. Seattle are also undefeated in their last 18 home games against Houston in all competitions.
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