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Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer
Apr 23, 2023 at 1.30am UK
BBVA Compass Stadium
Inter Miami

Houston
1 - 0
Inter Miami

Steres (72')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Negri (34')

Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Houston Dynamo will go in search of their fourth win of the Major League Soccer campaign on Saturday when they welcome Inter Miami to the Shell Energy Stadium.

The hosts are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference, while the visitors will be looking to end their five-game losing streak.


Match preview

Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen on the sideline on April 2, 2023© Reuters

Houston earned their first point on the road last time out after drawing 1-1 with the New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena.

Ben Olsen's side took the lead in the 68th minute when Adalberto Carrasquilla fired past Carlos Coronel, before the Red Bulls equalised in the 89th minute as Omir Fernandez headed the ball into the back of the net from a corner from John Tolkin.

Despite the disappointment of conceding so late on, Houston are one of the few sides in the entire league that have a 100% winning record at home so far this season, having won all three matches that have taken place at the Shell Energy Stadium, so there are plenty of positives for Olsen and his side to focus on coming into this contest.

The most recent outing on home turf saw the Dynamo cruise to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy, after Hector Herrera opened the scoring in the first half, and Amine Bassi converted his fourth penalty in as many games to double their lead, before adding his side's third 17 minutes from time.

Houston currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference, but Olsen's side do have a game in hand on the teams that surround them, and victory this weekend could see them move into the top six should other results go in their favour.

Inter Miami CF head coach Phil Neville yells to his team during the second half on April 2, 2023© Reuters

Meanwhile, Inter Miami made a very promising start to the MLS season, winning their first two matches, but their form has nosedived in recent weeks, leaving them outside the playoff places, although it is still very early on in the season.

The Herons are currently on a five-game losing streak and have only scored twice during that time, with both goals coming in the 3-2 defeat to the Chicago Fire back on March 25.

Phil Neville's side have picked up just six points from their opening seven matches, leaving them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, although they have rarely been outplayed, losing their last two matches against FC Cincinnati and FC Dallas by a single goal despite dominating possession in both games.

Perhaps more alarmingly for Neville, both of his side's victories this season have come in front of their home fans, and they are yet to pick up a single point on their travels this season.

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Team News

Houston Dynamo forward Amine Bassi (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal on April 2, 2023© Reuters

Hector Herrera will return from suspension after being sent off against the Los Angeles Galaxy, while Adalberto Carrasquilla will likely round off the front three and look to cause problems after getting on the scoresheet last time out.

Luis Caicedo looks set to retain his place in the engine room alongside Herrera and Artur, while Amine Bassi will seek to continue his goalscoring form after netting five goals in his last five matches.

As for the visitors, Neville has several injury issues to deal with heading into this weekend's game, with Noah Allen still unavailable, having picked up an MCL injury in pre-season, while Ian Fray remains absent due to a knee problem.

Brazilian midfielder Gregore has been ruled out with a foot injury and remains on the treatment table, while new signings Dixon Arroyo and Kamal Miller may have to wait to make their debuts as they await visa clearance.

Houston Dynamo possible starting lineup:
Clark; Steres, Bartlow, Hadebe, Escobar; Herrera, Artur, Caicedo; Baird, Carrasquilla, Bassi

Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvstov, McVey, Negri; Mota, Duke, Taylor, Pizarro, Stefanelli; Martinez


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We say: Houston Dynamo 1-0 Inter Miami

We can see Houston edging this contest and preserving their 100% record at home this weekend.

Miami are struggling to turn their possession into wins and have endured a torrid time on the road so far this season.

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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


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