Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Game Preview

Houston Dynamo and St. Louis City meet at Shell Energy Stadium level on 51 points in the Western Conference standings, and postseason seeding rides on the result.

Houston are already headed to the postseason, and on Fan Appreciation Night they are chasing a club-record 14th clean sheet of the MLS campaign.

St. Louis are winless in six overall, but the visitors' finishing and wing play are still the sharpest weapons on either side of this matchup.

The head-to-head could not be more balanced: two wins apiece and two ties. With seeding on the line, neither side can afford a passive night.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Recent Results

Houston fell 3-1 at an in-form Portland Timbers side last time out. That result fits a grim stretch of one win in their last nine MLS games. Finishing has been the sore spot, which puts the pressure on Mateusz Bogusz and Lyle Foster to make Houston's possession count.

St. Louis were edged at home by San Diego FC last time out, and that was their fourth straight MLS defeat. The attack has not disappeared, though. Carlo Holse has hit the target in 7 of his last 7 MLS appearances, and Rafael Navarro is still the main threat up top.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Dynamo: Jimmy Maurer (Injured/out), Guilherme (Injured/doubtful), Héctor Herrera (Injured/doubtful), Franco Negri (Injured/doubtful)

St. Louis City: Kyle Hiebert (Injured/out), Alexandru Matan (Injured/out), Roman Bürki (Injured/out), Brendan McSorley (Injured/out), Palmer Ault (Injured/out)

Houston Dynamo

The hosts' lineup comes down to a few late calls. Felipe Andrade came back from the injury list for the Portland Timbers game, but Héctor Herrera and Guilherme are still doubtful after missing it. Duane Holmes could step in for Franco Negri, who picked up a knock.

St. Louis City

Yoann Damet could make a change at the back by recalling Fallou Fall. Alexandru Matan is one of five confirmed absentees, and with Roman Bürki out, Ben Lundt is in line to start in goal.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Predicted Lineup

Houston Dynamo

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Jonathan Bond; Lawrence Ennali, Lucas Halter, Agustin Resch, Duane Holmes; Artur, Diadie Samassékou, Agustín Bouzat; Mateusz Bogusz, Lyle Foster, Ibrahim Aliyu (probable)

St. Louis City

Formation: 3-4-1-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Ben Lundt; Dante Polvara, Timo Baumgartl, Fallou Fall; Conrad Wallem, Chris Durkin, Daniel Edelman, Tomas Totland; Carlo Holse; Rafael Navarro, Jeong Sang-Bin (probable)

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Key Stats & Game Facts

• St. Louis City have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 games vs Houston Dynamo FC in Major League Soccer.
• St. Louis City have had 6+ shots on target in 7 of their last 9 games in Major League Soccer.
• Guilherme has won 3+ fouls in 9 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
• Marcel Hartel has attempted 4+ shots in 4 of his last 5 appearances in Major League Soccer.
• Simon Becher has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Houston Dynamo FC in Major League Soccer.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

For the Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City prediction, we're backing a narrow St. Louis win with both teams scoring. Yes, the visitors' recent run is ugly, but their finishing and width give them the sharper edge against a Houston side that likes to sit in its own half and has struggled to put games away. St. Louis are the shortest price on the moneyline at +174 (Polymarket), which is a slight road favorite, not a runaway one.

Best Picks

St. Louis City to win in the Moneyline market. The projections make them slight favorites on the road. This is where our card starts. The projections give St. Louis a 40.1% win probability, a step ahead of Houston, and this is a mid-range price, not a short favorite or a longshot. Against a Houston attack that has struggled to finish, the visitors' cutting edge is the difference.

Both Teams To Score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. The projections have both teams scoring at 62.5%, and the matchup history backs it up. St. Louis have scored at least two goals in their last three games against Houston in all competitions, so the visitors finding the net is no stretch, even on a night when Houston are chasing a clean sheet.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay takes a contrarian swing: Agustin Resch carded, Rafael Navarro scoring, a Houston win and over 2.5 goals.

Agustin Resch to be shown a card: the Houston defender has picked up a card in each of his last three Major League Soccer appearances, and St. Louis play an aggressive game.

Rafael Navarro in the Anytime Goalscorer market: six of the forward's last 10 Major League Soccer appearances have ended with him on the scoresheet, and he leads a St. Louis attack built on finishing.

Houston Dynamo on the Moneyline is the parlay's big swing against our straight pick. St. Louis have lost their last four MLS games, and that slump gives the hosts a real path.

Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market fits an open game. St. Louis have cleared that line in 8 of their last 10 games, and both attacks project to contribute.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Talking Points

Houston head coach Ben Olsen signed a contract extension in late October that runs through the 2027-28 MLS season, so the sideline is stable even while results have dipped. The tactical battle is easy to read. St. Louis like to play with width and attack down the right, while Houston tend to sit in their own half and take long shots. With Roman Bürki out, how Ben Lundt deals with those long-range efforts is a storyline to watch, and the moneyline prices show just how little separates these sides.

Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City Predictions FAQs

When is the Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City US MLS game?

The game is on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.

Where is Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City being played?

The game is being played at Shell Energy Stadium.

Where can I watch Houston Dynamo vs St. Louis City?

The game can be watched on Apple TV.

Which St. Louis City players are listed as injured?

Kyle Hiebert, Alexandru Matan, Roman Bürki, Brendan McSorley and Palmer Ault are listed as injured for St. Louis City.

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