The MLS is back in action with another round of fixtures this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes take on Houston Dynamo on Saturday. Both teams have failed to meet expectations this season and will need to step up in this game.San Jose Earthquakes are in 11th place in the MLS Western Conference standings at the moment and have struggled this season. The Earthquakes held Sporting Kansas City to a 1-1 draw in their previous game and will want a victory this weekend.Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, find themselves in ninth place in the league table and have plenty of work to do this season. The Texas outfit also played out a draw against Vancouver Whitecaps and will need to step up in this match.“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that I know you’re soaking up, and enjoying representing your country.” 🤘From us to you, best of luck @nichelleprince7, @allyshachapman, & @sophieschmidt13! 🇨🇦#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/niFEzzvO8H— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) July 24, 2021San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-HeadHouston Dynamo have a good record against San Jose Earthquakes and have won 14 matches out of a total of 26 games played between the two teams. San Jose Earthquakes have managed only nine victories against Houston Dynamo and have a point to prove this weekend.The previous meeting between the two teams took place in April earlier this year and ended in a 2-1 victory for Houston Dynamo. San Jose Earthquakes were poor on the day and need to step up in this match.San Jose Earthquakes form guide in the MLS: D-D-D-L-LHouston Dynamo form guide in the MLS: D-L-D-D-DSan Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Team NewsSan Jose Earthquakes need to win this gameSan Jose EarthquakesJackson Yueill is representing the USA in the Gold Cup and will not be able to feature in this game. Tommy Thompson is carrying an injury and has been sidelined against Houston Dynamo.Injured: Tommy ThompsonSuspended: JudsonUnavailable: Jackson YueillHouston Dynamo have a depleted 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 this weekend.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneUnavailable: Ariel Lassiter, Darwin Ceren, Maynor Figueroa, Tyler Pasher, Boniek GarciaSan Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Predicted XISan Jose Earthquakes Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): James Marcinkowski; Shea Salinas, Oswaldo Alanis, Tanner Beason, Marcos Lopez; Florian Jungwirth, Eric Remedi; Cade Cowell, Javier Lopez, Cristian Espinoza; Chris WondolowskiWe're back, San Jose.See you tomorrow night.#VamosSJ pic.twitter.com/xBLQV4hRWk— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) July 24, 2021Houston Dynamo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Marko Maric; Adam Lundqvist, Sam Junqua, Tim Parker, Zarek Valentin; Derrick Jones, Joe Corona, Matias Vera; Memo Rodriguez, Fafa Picault, Maximiliano UrrutiSan Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo PredictionSan Jose Earthquakes have endured a dismal season so far and have plenty of work to do to turn their season around. The Earthquakes have failed to win a single one of their last 10 games and cannot afford another debacle this weekend.Houston Dynamo have also had their problems this season and have a point to prove this season. Both teams are on an even footing and are likely to share the spoils this weekend.Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Houston DynamoAlso Read: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Update on Manchester United's transfer plans, Barca's plan for Antoine Griezmann and more