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
- +57Houston Dynamo
- Venue edge
- +72Portland Timbers
| Portland TimbersHome | Rating | Houston DynamoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,463 | Overall | 1,519 |
| 1,561 | Match venue | 1,489 |
| 1,561 | At home | 1,528 |
| 1,390 | Away | 1,489 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,493 | Attack | 1,419 |
| 1,461 | Defence | 1,589 |
| 1,555 | Home attack | 1,420 |
| 1,427 | Away attack | 1,459 |
| 1,475 | Home defence | 1,573 |
| 1,453 | Away defence | 1,551 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,328 | Goal environment | 1,885 |
| 1,888 | Home goals | 1,685 |
| 1,940 | Away goals | 1,700 |
| 1,503 | Possession | 1,493 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,491 | Set-piece attack | 1,482 |
| 1,491 | Set-piece defence | 1,482 |
| 1,479 | Close games | 1,547 |
| 1,464 | Winning margin | 1,513 |
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.