Match Summary
FC Dallas: 29 GP, 47 Pts (14-5-10)
Houston Dynamo: 31 GP, 41 Pts (11-8-12)

The Texas Derby brings excitement once again with FC Dallas still sitting high on the table despite their recent struggles in away matches. On the other hand, the Houston Dynamo have won their previous two matches against the Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City.

The Dynamo, however, may have a rough time in entering Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas has won six of their last seven matches. Dallas is fantastic at creating chances, especially in the air and set pieces. Will Bruin, the ultimate attacking force with 11 goals and four assists for the Dynamo, will need to replicate his fine performance against the Rapids if he wants to pull his club into the last Western Conference playoff spot instead of the San Jose Earthquakes.

FC Dallas goalkeeper Dan Kennedy is doubtful to make an appearance between the posts due to injury. Jermaine Taylor and Kofi Sarkodie are doubtful for the Houston Dynamo.

Match Facts (WhoScored.com)

FC Dallas have been winning at both half time and full time in their last three home matches against Houston in all competitions.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in FC Dallas's last four games in Major League Soccer.

FC Dallas have scored at least two goals in their last five matches against Houston in all competitions.

Houston have conceded at least two goals in their last four away matches in Major League Soccer.

Houston have failed to win their last six away matches in Major League Soccer.

Club Form                                                                                Head-to-Head
FC Dallas: LWWWLL                                                                           (5-0-1)

Houston Dynamo: LWLLWW                                                            (1-0-5)

Predicted Lineups
FC Dallas (4-4-1-1): Gonzalez; Harris, Loyd, Hedges, Watson; Barrios, Cirigliano, Ulloa, Castillo; Diaz; Akindele.


Houston Dynamo (4-4-1-1): Deric; Williams, Horst, Rodriguez, Beasley; Miranda, Clark, Olabiyi, Davis; Barnes; Bruin.

Key Player of the Game: Fabian Castillo

It is no surprise that the Colombian winger is the game-changer again this MLS season. With nine goals and five assists, Castillo with his outstanding skill will be anticipating another win in a Texas Derby that has been all Dallas this season. The use of his desirable pace will have to be limited by Houston Dynamo rightback Sheanon Williams if they look to gain a point from this fixture.

Prediction

FC Dallas have fallen out of the top of the Western Conference with two straight defeats, but are still very much in contention for first place in the Western Conference especially with two games in hand over leaders LA Galaxy. “El Capitán”, the supporter's club trophy between the fans, is up for grabs and the Houston Dynamo will be confident after winning two consecutively for the first time since May. However, FC Dallas have dominated the season series and will most likely continue even with their recent inconsistent form. FC Dallas will take this match by a score of 2-1 over the Houston Dynamo.