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
- +79Portland Timbers
- Venue edge
- +132Portland Timbers
| Portland TimbersHome | Rating | Houston DynamoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,559 | Overall | 1,480 |
| 1,562 | Match venue | 1,430 |
| 1,562 | At home | 1,540 |
| 1,509 | Away | 1,430 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,515 | Attack | 1,463 |
| 1,564 | Defence | 1,518 |
| 1,531 | Home attack | 1,515 |
| 1,496 | Away attack | 1,383 |
| 1,566 | Home defence | 1,532 |
| 1,530 | Away defence | 1,509 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,588 | Goal environment | 1,543 |
| 1,537 | Home goals | 1,542 |
| 1,552 | Away goals | 1,502 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,526 | Close games | 1,488 |
| 1,572 | Winning margin | 1,483 |
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.