MLS' Texas Derby takes place in the early hours of Sunday morning as Houston Dynamo welcome rivals FC Dallas to the PNC Stadium.
The home side have slipped down the standing to 11th in the Western Conference after a run of four defeats in their last five games, while Dallas remain in a play-off spots despite winning just one of their last seven matches.
Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas latest odds
This has been an even rivalry over the last few years with the previous eight derbies bringing three wins for the Dynamo, two wins for Dallas and three draws.
The hosts are slight favourites to claim three points with bet365 offering them at 31/20 (2.55) despite their poor form.
The visitors can be backed at 7/4 (2.75) while a stalemate is available at 12/5 (3.40).
Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas first goal scorer
Dallas' Jesus Ferreira is currently the joint top scorer in MLS with 10 strikes and the USA international is priced at 5/1 (6.00) to open the scoring, just ahead of teammate Franco Jara at 11/2 (6.50).
The shortest priced player to break the deadlock for the hosts is Sebastian Ferreira at 11/2 (6.50) while veteran Colombian forward Darwin Quintero is available at 6/1 (7.00).
Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas preview
Only bottom side Kansas City have lost more matches than the Dynamo in the Western Conference this season, although six of their nine defeats have come on the road.
At home they have been able to compete with the best sides in the division and the three defeats in their own stadium have come by just a single goal margin.
They will be confident of competing once more against their fiercest rivals, a Dallas team who have conceded in six consecutive away games.
In four of those six matches, Dallas conceded two goals or more, and there could be some interest in backing the hosts to enjoy a high-scoring evening.
Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas tips and predictions
The Dynamo are priced at 6/5 (2.20) to net over 1.5 goals which looks like an interesting option, one which has paid out in four of their last five derbies in Houston.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Houston Dynamo to score over 1.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) for a 2pt stake with bet365
