Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo Prediction and Betting Tips | August 7, 2023

Charlotte square off against Houston Dynamo at the PNC Stadium in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup on Monday (August 7).

The hosts overcame inaugural champions Cruz Azul on penalties in the previous round on Thursday. The game had ended goalless after regular time before Charlotte won the shootout 4-3 win. It was their second win on penalties in the competition.

Houston, meanwhile, also won on penalties in the Round of 32 on Thursday, beating Pachuca 5-3. Interestingly, all three of their games in the competition have been decided on penalties.

Charlotte were winless in eight games heading into the Leagues Cup, where tehy have a 100% record. Houston, meanwhile, were winless in five games heading into the competition and have won two of their three outings.

This game will be one of the four all-MLS clahes in the Round of 16 of the competition.

Charlotte have conceded at least twice in three of their last five games across competitions and have scored at least twice in three games.

Meanwhile, Houston have seen under 2.5 goals in three of their last four games across competitions, failing to score thrice. Both their wins in the Leagues Cup this season have come from shootouts, though.

While there's not much to separate the two teams, considering Charlotte's better goalscoring record, they should eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Charlotte 2-1 Houston

Tip 1: Result - Charlotte to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Karol Swiderski to score or assist any time - Yes