What happened: Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday at Shell Energy Stadium. The Dynamo enter 12-7-4 with 40 points after a scoreless draw at Charlotte.
Why it matters: RSL is 10th in the West with 29 points and carries a nine-game MLS winless run into Houston. The visitors have won the past three meetings between the clubs.
By the numbers: Houston has matched the best 23-game point total in club history and owns seven shutouts in its past eight matches. RSL holds a 14-10-9 advantage in the all-time regular-season series.
What to watch: Houston travels to San Jose on Saturday, while RSL returns home to face NYCFC.