Match analysis
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Major League Soccer fixture.
Form & key stats
Per game
Portland Timbers at home vs Houston Dynamo away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +25Houston Dynamo
- Venue edge
- +158Portland Timbers
| Portland TimbersHome | Rating | Houston DynamoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,485 | Overall | 1,510 |
| 1,552 | Match venue | 1,395 |
| 1,552 | At home | 1,557 |
| 1,464 | Away | 1,395 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,546 | Attack | 1,436 |
| 1,436 | Defence | 1,581 |
| 1,547 | Home attack | 1,473 |
| 1,507 | Away attack | 1,407 |
| 1,481 | Home defence | 1,594 |
| 1,453 | Away defence | 1,509 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,148 | Goal environment | 1,848 |
| 1,763 | Home goals | 1,687 |
| 1,885 | Away goals | 1,662 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,496 | Close games | 1,476 |
| 1,482 | Winning margin | 1,521 |
Match venue compares Portland Timbers at home with Houston Dynamo away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.