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
- +30Portland Timbers
- Venue edge
- +221Portland Timbers
| Portland TimbersHome | Rating | Houston DynamoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,552 | Overall | 1,521 |
| 1,630 | Match venue | 1,409 |
| 1,630 | At home | 1,573 |
| 1,462 | Away | 1,409 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,535 | Attack | 1,483 |
| 1,533 | Defence | 1,567 |
| 1,590 | Home attack | 1,543 |
| 1,468 | Away attack | 1,396 |
| 1,572 | Home defence | 1,569 |
| 1,490 | Away defence | 1,519 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,725 | Goal environment | 1,588 |
| 1,615 | Home goals | 1,595 |
| 1,610 | Away goals | 1,493 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,515 | Close games | 1,487 |
| 1,557 | Winning margin | 1,539 |
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.