Last Updated on February 28, 2024 8:06 pm by Erwin Noguera
The MLS grows more competitive every year, and proof of this is that two of the historic teams from the league, Houston Dynamo, and NY Red Bulls, were unable to debut with a victory, so now they will have to play against each other to recover the points they did not get at the start of the season.
The Orange and Black played at home but could only manage a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City. Gabriel Segal’s goal fell short of the three points.
The Red Bulls started the tournament with a 0-0 away draw against Nashville, so they are looking for their first win and goal.
When and Where?
Saturday, March 2, 8:30 pm ET at the Shell Energy Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Houston Dynamo 2.2
NY Red Bulls 3.265
Draw Offs:
3.44
Where Can I Watch?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on the Houston Dynamo?
Houston Dynamo was a competitive team in 2023, qualifying for the playoffs as fourth in the West. They made it to the conference final, where they couldn’t do much to overcome LAFC.
To improve that performance, the Dynamo need to win now, something that did not happen on the first matchday, when they drew 1-1 at home against Sporting Kansas City. The visitors opened the account on the 61st with Erik Thommy, and the parity came on the 69th with Gabriel Segal.
Segal was one of the new signings for 2024, along with Jan Gregus, Obafemi Awodesu, and Kieran Sargeant. In addition, this team has also signed several young Latin players, such as Argentine Mateo Bajamich and Matias Vera, along with Paraguayan Carlos Ferreira Vidal. Houston’s squad includes quality players, starting with Brazilian midfielder Arthur and Mexican Héctor Herrera, experienced in European soccer after playing for Porto and Atlético de Madrid.
However, the Mexican started the season injured, and there is no set date for him to be available. Sebastián Ferreira and Nelson Quiñones are also injured.
Why Bet on the NY Red Bulls?
Last season, the New York Red Bulls got into the playoffs through the window, later winning the play-in against Charlotte, but could not overcome the barrier of FC Cincinnati in the first round.
However, what they have achieved can be a reason for hope if they want to build a strong team. On this first date of the MLS, the team from the Big Apple was held to a 0-0 draw by Nashville, another of the good teams of the tournament. It was not a bad point considering that it was away, and the preseason for New York had not been so good, as it closed with a defeat after drawing three matches in a row.
The club spent $2 million to sign Norwegian Dennis Gjengaar and another $1 million on Eile Noah. However, its most relevant signing was Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg, who spent several years with Leipzig in Germany. The 32-year-old midfielder, who cost more than US$3 million, brings ten years of experience in German soccer, a World Cup, and two European Championships to the club. He had a good game with eight shots, two on target and one on the post, but couldn’t score.
Injured for the New Yorkers are Cory Burke, Serge Ngoma, and Curtis Ofori, while John Tolkin is a doubt.
Final Betting Analysis: Houston Dynamo vs. NY Red Bulls
Last season, these teams played in New York but ended in a 1-1 draw. The last time they met in Texas, in 2019, the home side won 4-0.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Houston Dynamo as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 2.47, while the NY Red Bulls has 2.59, and the draw is at 3.8.
Houston Dynamo is a solid team and must fight to be MLS champion, that is why they will take advantage of playing at home and beat the NY Red Bulls by 2-1.
Go for a win for the Houston Dynamo. If you bet $100 at 2.2, you will gain $120 for a total payout of $220.
Houston Dynamo vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Pick: Houston Dynamo
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