New York City Fc vs Houston Dynamo Fc Picks and Predictions May 28th 2025

Home Sweet Home: NYCFC Aim to Topple Visiting Dynamo

New York City FC are looking to complete a perfect homestand on Wednesday when they host the Houston Dynamo at Yankee Stadium. Both teams come in with identical 2-0-1 records in their last three matches, but the home advantage lies firmly with NYCFC, who boast a 6-2-0 mark on their own turf this season.

NYCFC (7-5-3, 24 points) continued their strong form on Sunday with a 3-1 comeback win over the Chicago Fire. Trailing into the 57th minute, they took full control once their opponents were reduced to nine men following two red cards. The match turned after halftime with the introduction of Mitja Ilenič, who helped spark the rally.

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“You could see once we had the equalizer, that’s when things started to settle down and then we could go and look for the second one,” said NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen.

NYCFC Finding Their Rhythm, Houston Seeking Road Stability

After struggling to finish chances early in the season — just 13 goals in their first 13 matches — NYCFC’s attack has come alive with five goals over their last two games. Alonso Martínez is heating up, scoring in back-to-back matches to bring his season total to a team-best eight goals.

On the other side, the Dynamo (4-6-5, 17 points) have been unpredictable but resilient. Last Saturday, they squandered a 2-0 lead against the San Jose Earthquakes, conceding three goals in 10 minutes before salvaging a 3-3 draw with Griffin Dorsey’s clutch stoppage-time equalizer.

“It felt like I just rode like three roller coasters emotionally,” Dorsey said. “To give up three unanswered (goals) was brutal, but for the group to rally at the end and walk away with a result is huge.”

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Houston’s attack has been balanced, with 10 different players finding the net this season. Ezequiel Ponce leads the way with four goals, but the team’s 1-2-4 road record underscores their challenge in breaking down a team as confident at home as NYCFC.

For bettors analyzing MLS Betting Trends and Game Forecasts, this matchup presents a clear test of Houston’s depth and NYCFC’s growing momentum.

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