I don't see a clear favorite here and that is why I will try with draw. Houston have the home advantage and it is important. They will try to win, no doubt about that. But Houston is handicapped as striker Brian Ching will miss his second game due to injury. The team is boosted with two new players, forward Sergio Koke and midfielder Je-Vaughn Watson. Both have signed on Friday, but it is too early for them.

On other hand New England will be without two suspended players. The best scorer Shalrie Joseph and midfielder Pat Phelan were both sent off against Salt Lake. One new player, Rajko Lekic signed for Houston, but it is a question if his documents will be received on time.

The tradition is on New England side. They have won three of the last four mutual games. Here are the results:

11.10.2010. Houston - New England 1:2
15.08.2010. New England - Houston 1:0
26.07.2009. Houston - New England 0:1
03.05.2009. New England - Houston 0:2

Since Houston is in good form (unbeaten in the last three games), I think this match will end with draw.