Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, Texas
Weather Outlook — Houston, TX (Seasonal Expectation)
No direct weather data was returned in search results; based on late‑April Houston climate:
Temperature: Upper‑70s to mid‑80s
Conditions: Warm, humid
Wind: Light southerly breeze
Impact: Fast pitch, potential fatigue factor for visiting Louisville
Injury Report
No official injury lists were included in available sources. However, both clubs rotated heavily in the previous round, and Houston debuted multiple first‑time starters, suggesting squad depth is available.
Team Records & Recent Form
Houston Dynamo FC
Round of 32: 4–1 win vs. El Paso Locomotive
Ondřej Lingr: 1 goal + 2 assists
Ezequiel Ponce, Nick Markanich, Mateusz Bogusz: 1 goal each
Cup Pedigree:
Two‑time U.S. Open Cup champions (2018, 2023)
Never trailed during their 2023 title run
Recent Form: Strong attacking output; multiple players scoring and assisting
Louisville City SC
Round of 32: 2–1 win at Austin FC
Goals: Sean Totsch (26’), Tola Showunmi (32’)
Cup Notes:
Second‑ever win over an MLS opponent
Off to a 7‑1‑1 start across all competitions in 2026
Road Cup History:
0–5 all‑time away at MLS clubs
Series History
First competitive meeting between the clubs.
They previously met only in preseason (2021, 2024).
Key Player Matchups
Ondřej Lingr (HOU) vs. Louisville Midfield
Lingr was the star of the Round of 32 with three goal contributions, and his ability to break lines will be a major challenge for Louisville.
Totsch & Showunmi (LOU) vs. Houston Back Line
Louisville’s early‑goal pairing stunned Austin FC; their physicality and timing will test Houston’s center‑backs.
Mateusz Bogusz (HOU) vs. Louisville Defensive Shape
Bogusz scored 22 seconds into the second half vs. El Paso, highlighting his ability to exploit disorganization.
Betting Trends
Houston Dynamo
Scored 4 goals in previous round
Multiple players in scoring form
Strong historical Cup pedigree
Louisville City
Riding a 7‑1‑1 start to 2026
Historically struggle away at MLS venues (0–5)
Dangerous early in matches
MATCH ODDS
Louisville City SC + 340
Houston Dynamo FC – 155
Draw + 300
Over 2.5 – 165 Under 2.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
