The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Houston Dynamo lock horns with Vancouver Whitecaps at the Rio Tinto Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams have struggled this season and have a point to prove this week.Houston Dynamo are in ninth place in the MLS Western Conference standings at the moment and have faced a few problems this season. The Texas side suffered a 2-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders last week and will look to bounce back in this fixture.Vancouver Whitecaps have also struggled to cope with the league this season and find themselves in 12th place in the standings. The Whitecaps edged Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will want a similar result from this game.A valiant effort that deserved more. 🇯🇲 or 🇨🇷 up next.#CANMNT #VWFC https://t.co/4mV0u9Gaxf— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) July 18, 2021Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-HeadVancouver Whitecaps have a slight historical advantage over Houston Dynamo and have won eight games out of a total of 18 matches played between the two teams. Houston Dynamo have managed seven victories against the Whitecaps and will want to level the scales on Tuesday.The previous meeting between the two teams took place earlier this year and ended in a 2-1 victory for Houston Dynamo. Vancouver Whitecaps were well below their best on the day and will need to step up this week.Vancouver Whitecaps form guide in the MLS: W-L-D-D-LHouston Dynamo form guide in the MLS: L-D-D-D-DAlso Read: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Update on Manchester United's transfer plans, Barca's plan for Antoine Griezmann and moreVancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Team NewsVancouver Whitecaps have a point to proveVancouver WhitecapsBruno Gaspar is injured at the moment and has been ruled out of the game against Houston Dynamo this week. Maxime Crepeau and Lucas Cavallini are representing Canada in the Gold Cup and are unavailable for selection.Injured: Bruno GasparDoubtful: NoneUnavailable: Maxime Crepeau, Lucas CavalliniHouston Dynamo have a strong squadHouston DynamoMaynor Figueroa, Tyler Pasher, and Boniek Garcia are playing in the Gold Cup and have been excluded from the squad. Ariel Lassiter and Darwin Ceren are also with their national teams at the moment and will be unavailable against Vancouver Whitecaps.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneUnavailable: Ariel Lassiter, Darwin Ceren, Maynor Figueroa, Tyler Pasher, Boniek GarciaVancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo Predicted XIVancouver Whitecaps Predicted XI (4-3-3): Thomas Hasal; Cristian Gutierrez, Erik Godoy, Ranko Veselinovic, Jake Nerwinski; Janio Bikel, Michael Baldisimo, Russell Teibert; Cristian Dajome, Brian White, Deiber CaicedoOn our Monday morning hustle 😤#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/S5F7sC8sLi— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) July 19, 2021Houston Dynamo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Marko Maric; Adam Lundqvist, Sam Junqua, Tim Parker, Zarek Valentin; Derrick Jones, Joe Corona, Matias Vera; Tyler Pasher, Fafa Picault, Maximiliano UrrutiVancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo PredictionVancouver Whitecaps have lost seven of their 13 games this season and will need to turn their season around this month. The Canadian outfit was impressive against Los Angeles Galaxy last week and can potentially establish a winning streak in the coming weeks.Houston Dynamo also have a few issues to address and will have to do without some of their best players this week. Both teams are on an even footing at the moment and are likely to share the spoils in this fixture.Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1 Houston DynamoAlso Read: 10 Greatest Football Managers of all time