Sporting Kansas City is set to clash with the Houston Dynamo in MLS this weekend following varied outcomes in the U.S. Open Cup. The Houston Dynamo suffered a setback in the U.S. Open Cup, with Ben Olsen optimistic about his team’s response against Sporting Kansas City this Saturday.
On Tuesday, the Houston Dynamo faced Detroit City in the U.S. Open Cup and experienced a challenging defeat after losing a penalty shoot-out. The defending U.S. Open Cup champions are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with 14 points from 10 games. Despite this setback, Olsen believes in his team’s ability to bounce back.
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Sporting KC, who are just three points behind Houston in the standings, managed to secure a win against Union Omaha in the U.S. Open Cup. Coach Peter Vermes remains unfazed by the extended playtime, emphasizing that Houston faced a similar situation one day prior.
Player to keep an eye on includes Johnny Russell from Sporting KC, who has a remarkable record against the Dynamo. The outlook favors Sporting Kansas City in this match, given their strong home record against Houston.
According to Opta, Sporting Kansas City holds a 47.7% win probability, while the draw probability stands at 27.7%, with Houston Dynamo at 24.6%.