MLS action continues on Saturday night as Houston Dynamo host high-flying San Diego FC at the Shell Energy Stadium. Here’s our full breakdown and Houston Dynamo vs San Diego prediction. The visitors sit atop the Western Conference, while the hosts are fighting to climb into the playoff spots.  Betting Preview for Houston Dynamo vs San Diego FC Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 19:30 CST Teams: Houston Dynamo vs San Diego FC Odds (via 1XBet) Betting on Houston Dynamo Spread: +0.25 Moneyline: 2.85 O/U: Over 2.5 Houston are coming off a 3-1 defeat at Nashville SC last weekend, where they were reduced to 10 men after Erik Sviatchenko’s ninth-minute red card. Though Junior Urso briefly pulled them level, they couldn’t hold on and conceded twice early in the second half. The Dynamo remain 12th in the West with 36 points, just two points off the playoff places, and will be desperate to bounce back at home. However, they’ve not won consecutive home matches in over a year, highlighting their inconsistency at Shell Energy Stadium. Betting on San Diego FC Spread: –0.25 Moneyline: 2.40 O/U: Over 2.5 San Diego were narrowly beaten 1-0 at home by San Jose Earthquakes last time out, with Josef Martínez scoring the game’s lone goal. Despite that setback, they remain top of the Western Conference with 57 points from 32 matches. Sean Kelley’s side have been excellent on the road this season, boasting the best away record in the conference (31 points from 15 away games), which should give them confidence heading into Houston. MatchPlug Prediction for Houston Dynamo vs San Diego FC Houston’s need for points and home support will drive them forward, but San Diego’s clinical away form makes them tough opponents. Expect an open contest with chances at both ends, but the league leaders should edge it. Final Prediction: San Diego FC to Win 2-1 in Houston Dynamo vs San Diego FC.

MLS regular-season action heats up on Saturday as the Chicago Fire welcome Toronto FC to Soldier Field for their final home match of the league phase. Here’s our full breakdown and Chicago Fire vs Toronto prediction. The in-form Fire aim to make it four straight wins, while Toronto continues to grapple with a frustrating run of draws.  Betting Preview for Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 19:30 CST Teams: Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Odds (via 1XBet) Betting on Chicago Fire Spread: –0.75 Moneyline: 1.72 O/U: Over 2.5 Chicago are finishing the league phase on a high. Since a 3-1 loss to New York City, they’ve put together a three-match winning streak, including: 3-0 vs Minnesota United (A)  2-0 vs Columbus Crew (H)  5-3 vs Inter Miami (A) – an eight-goal thriller in midweek where they relinquished a 3-1 lead but struck twice late through Justin Reynolds and Brian Gutiérrez for a dramatic victory.  Their sharp attack has scored 10 goals in the last three games, and the Fire will look to give their home fans another strong performance to close out this phase. Betting on Toronto FC Spread: +0.75 Moneyline: 4.40 O/U: Under 2.5  Toronto have endured a tough season with just five wins in 31 games and only 28 points to show for their efforts. However, they’ve proven stubborn to beat lately, drawing each of their last seven MLS matches, six of which ended 1-1. In their latest outing, they held Inter Miami to yet another 1-1 draw, with Djordje Mihailovic scoring in the 60th minute to cancel out Tadeo Allende’s opener. MatchPlug Prediction for Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Chicago’s attacking form and home advantage give them a clear edge, though Toronto’s recent string of draws suggests they’ll look to frustrate their hosts. Still, the Fire’s quality should prevail as they aim to close the home campaign on a high note. Final Prediction: Chicago Fire to Win  

BC Place comes alive on Sunday as Vancouver Whitecaps welcome San Jose Earthquakes in a crucial Western Conference showdown. Here’s our full breakdown and Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction. With both Vancouver and San Diego tied at the summit on 57 points, the Whitecaps will aim to capitalise on their game in hand to stay in the race for first place. Here’s our full breakdown and Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction. Betting Preview for Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes Venue: BC Place, Vancouver Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 19:30 PST Teams: Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds (via 1XBet) Betting on Vancouver Whitecaps Spread: –0.75 Moneyline: 1.70 O/U: Over 2.5 Vancouver enter this clash on the back of two consecutive MLS draws — 1-1 vs Portland Timbers and 2-2 vs Seattle Sounders — but they enjoyed a morale-boosting 4-2 victory over Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final midweek. With a chance to climb to the top of the Western Conference, The Village will be eager to return to winning ways at home in what is their penultimate league match at BC Place this season. Betting on San Jose Earthquakes Spread: +0.75 Moneyline: 4.60 O/U: Under 2.5 San Jose are struggling for form and sit ninth in the Western Conference with 38 points from 32 games. The Earthquakes have been plagued by defensive frailties, which have cost them valuable points this season, and face an uphill battle against a high-flying Vancouver side fighting for the top spot. MatchPlug Prediction for Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes The Whitecaps have shown greater quality and consistency throughout the campaign and will fancy their chances against a San Jose team with defensive vulnerabilities. Expect a competitive encounter with the hosts having the upper hand. Final Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps to Win