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
- +1Portland Timbers
- Venue edge
- +227Portland Timbers
| Portland TimbersHome | Rating | Houston DynamoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,519 | Overall | 1,518 |
| 1,585 | Match venue | 1,358 |
| 1,585 | At home | 1,557 |
| 1,470 | Away | 1,358 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,512 | Attack | 1,472 |
| 1,474 | Defence | 1,567 |
| 1,532 | Home attack | 1,506 |
| 1,479 | Away attack | 1,402 |
| 1,538 | Home defence | 1,576 |
| 1,459 | Away defence | 1,483 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,077 | Goal environment | 1,870 |
| 1,720 | Home goals | 1,705 |
| 1,857 | Away goals | 1,665 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,560 | Close games | 1,437 |
| 1,492 | Winning margin | 1,550 |
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.