Houston Dynamo face Minnesota United at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas on Sunday, Oct 25 at 2:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Houston Dynamo come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Minnesota United travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Houston Dynamo lead 3–5 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Houston Dynamo a slight edge, but Minnesota United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.