Our prediction for this MLS match:
Houston Dynamo play host to Seattle Sounders at their Shell Energy Stadium in an eagerly-awaited MLS game. The Orange Crush are eager to bounce back from the unlucky loss at Lumen Field and they have no other option but to leave their hearts on the field. It has to be noted that Houston Dynamo have won three of their last four home games in the Major League Soccer. As Morocco midfielder Amine Bassi returns from suspension, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side.
The Sounders, on the other hand, defeated Houston on penalties in the first leg, but seeing that Houston are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict that Ben Olsen’s troops are going to tie the series to 1-1. Both Atencio and Joao Paulo miss out with injuries, while duo Baker – Chu is rated doubtful, speaking of the away team.
Highlighted Player (Albert Rusnak):
Born in Vyskov, Czech Republic on July 7, 1994, Slovakia international Albert Rusnak began his youth career in KAC Kosice. In 1997 he moved to MFK Kosice where he was talent-spotted by Manchester City scouts. However, he did not see any game action for the Citizens in the Premier League as he was immediately loaned to Oldham City.
After making only two appearances for the Latics, the Slovak moved to Birmingham City in 2014. After ending his loan spell with Cambuur, Albert Rusnak moved to FC Groningen in 2015 and it has to be noted that he scored nine goals in 61 appearances for the Dutch club in the Eredivisie.
In the winter of 2017 Rusnak joined MLS club Real Salt Lake for an undisclosed fee. Speaking of his international career, Albert Rusnak made his debut with the Slovakia national team on November 15, 2016 in a goalless draw with Austria. His father, also called Albert Rusnak, used to play football as well.
Highlighted Team (Houston Dynamo):
Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club owned by Jake Silverstein, Gabriel Brener, Ben Guull and Oscar De La Hoya, who is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.
BBVA Compass Stadium is Dynamo’s home ground and the capacity of the venue is 22.039. Houston Dynamo won back-to-back MLS Cup trophies (2006, 2007), with the team beating New England Revolution in each of the two title games. It has to be noted that Houston finished the 2011 and the 2012 seasons as runners-up.
In 2008 the Dynamo made it to the North American SuperLiga final, but this time out their old rivals New England Revolution proved to be a big catch for the BBVA Compass Stadium outfit. FC Dallas are regarded as the club’s main rivals and the two teams face each other in the Texas derby. Houston have developed a rivalry with Sporting Kansas City as well. The colors of the club are orange, black and white.