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
- +86Portland Timbers
- Venue edge
- +168Portland Timbers
| Portland TimbersHome | Rating | Houston DynamoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,567 | Overall | 1,481 |
| 1,592 | Match venue | 1,423 |
| 1,592 | At home | 1,554 |
| 1,499 | Away | 1,423 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,481 | Attack | 1,453 |
| 1,566 | Defence | 1,525 |
| 1,531 | Home attack | 1,526 |
| 1,463 | Away attack | 1,370 |
| 1,591 | Home defence | 1,545 |
| 1,516 | Away defence | 1,509 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,588 | Goal environment | 1,535 |
| 1,532 | Home goals | 1,543 |
| 1,557 | Away goals | 1,492 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,564 | Close games | 1,505 |
| 1,560 | Winning margin | 1,485 |
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.