HOUSTON, Texas — Dis Sunday, Houston Dynamo go face Los Angeles FC for di MLS Playoffs clash wey dem dey expect strong competition from both sides. Di match go take place for Shell Energy Stadium as Dynamo dey search for dia first win of di season after dem don collect only two points from six matches.
Houston Dynamo don struggle as dem sit second-bottom for di Western Conference. Di team don manage two draws against Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders, but dem get four losses, including a recent defeat to Portland Timbers wey end 3-1. Despite getting di majority possession, dem only manage one shot on target in dat match.
“We need to make our possession count,” coach dey talk as dem prepare to face LAFC. “If we no fit shoot for goal, e go hard for us to win.” Dynamo never win any match for shell Energy Stadium dis season and di latest victory dey far back since October 2024.
On di hand, Los Angeles FC dey try find their rhythm dis season with three wins and three losses from six matches, scoring eight goals but conceding nine. Dem struggle for away games as dem don collect two of dia three losses while just managing a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami in di Champions Cup wey boost dia morale going into dis match.
“We go carry di positive energy wey we get from di last match into dis one,” coach dey explain. “We sabi say away games don dey tough, but we go try our best.” LAFC don dey face injury concerns also, with holding midfielder wey dey miss di match after red card.
Houston players like Gillingham dey keep di goal, and dem dey look up to young forwards like Ponce and Kowalczyk to deliver di goals for dem. Los Angeles go rely on dem stars like Bouanga and Martinez to create chances.
As both teams dey prepare for di clash, dem get history wey favour Houston for di last three home matches against LAFC, but di current form suggest say dis match fit end in a draw. Prediction don dey high as fans dey expect tense and competitive match.
