Houston Dynamo II desperately need points on Thursday, Aug 20 at 1:00 AM in the MLS Next Pro. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Houston Dynamo II come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). The Town FC, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Houston Dynamo II won their last outing, while The Town FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Houston Dynamo II face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. The Town FC have won 4 of 7 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in The Town FC won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The Town FC's quality should tell even on the road. Houston Dynamo II will push, but the visitors have too much class. The Town FC to win.