Houston has lost only one of its nine home matches against Vancouver (W6 D2). In fact, Vancouver’s 2-1 win at Houston in March 2018 is the only away win by either side in the 19-match history of the series.
Dating back to the end of last season, Houston has just one point from their last six matches (D1 L5). The Dynamo have 13 points in 20 matches since the beginning of August 2021 (W3 D4 L13), only FC Cincinnati (6 points) has been worse in that time.
Vancouver’s 4-0 loss at Columbus in the season opener was just its second defeat in its last 13 regular season away matches dating back to mid-June (W2 D9). The Whitecaps had lost 12 of their previous 14 away matches (W1 D1) prior to this streak.
The Dynamo’s 15 total shots over the first two weeks of the season ranks third lowest in MLS in 2022. Houston has taken just four shots inside the box this season, fewest in the league. Houston’s 24 touches in their opponent’s box are also fewest in the league so far this season.
Vancouver has failed to score in its first two matches of an MLS season for the first time in club history. The Whitecaps had always scored at least twice in their first two matches of a season before opening this campaign goalless.
