Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer
by Joseph King in Major League Soccer Predictions
Decision Day in the MLS, the moniker given to the final day’s fixtures, sees the seventh-placed Portland Timbers hosting the fourth-place Houston Dynamo. There is plenty on the line for both teams: Portland will be looking to seal their spot in the postseason while Houston will be playing to secure home field advantage in the first round. Portland’s 43 points has them four points behind the Whitecaps, meaning they won’t be able to clinch sixth. However, a win against Houston sees the Timbers earn automatic qualification to the playoffs. The hosts will be trying to avoid having to enter into the play-in, which is a one-off game between eighth and ninth to determine the final playoff participant. They could even see themselves eliminated altogether should they lose and a number of results go against them. The Timbers are coming off a heavy 4-1 away loss to Montreal in their last outing. The defeat snapped a seven game unbeaten run for the hosts who had really turned their form around in the last two months.
The Dynamo currently hold home field advantage thanks to their top four seed but could see that slip on the final day. They could finish anywhere between second and sixth-place depending on the results around the league, highlighting just how congested the West is. Houston trail second-place LAFC by three points but hold the head-to-head advantage over them. They also hold a slim one point lead over fifth-place RSL and sixth-place Vancouver. The Dynamo are coming off a dominant 5-1 home win over Colorado in their most recent fixture two weeks ago. It means that the visitors continue their excellent run of form to end the season which saw them lift the US Open Cup and lose just once in their last 12 games. Key to their success this season has been their home results where they have won 11 from 17 league fixtures.
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The Best Betting Odds for Portland Timbers v Houston Dynamo Match
Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.1 | 3.8 | 3.25 |
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1.93 | 3.45 | 3.1 |
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2.13 | 3.86 | 3.3 |
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2.13 | 3.86 | 3.3 |
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1.94 | 3.84 | 3.55 |
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2.06 | 3.35 | 3.25 |
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2.16 | 3.7 | 3.07 |
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2.01 | 3.85 | 3.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo?
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 10/21/23 between Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.01% for a win of Portland Timbers against Houston Dynamo with odds of 2.16 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo is 20.88% with odds of 3.86 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.11% chance ⭐ for a win of Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers with odds of 3.55 at Betwinner.
Portland Timbers - Houston Dynamo Prediction and Best Odds:
Portland Timbers Houston Dynamo Prediction | Probability | Odds |
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Portland Timbers wins | 46.01% | 2.16 at Melbet |
Over 2.5 goals | 68.33% | 1.7 at 1xbet |
Both Team To Score | 69.79% | |
Half-time: Houston Dynamo / Full-time: Portland Timbers | 17.91% | 24 at Stake |
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Form
Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo's standings in the Major League Soccer
Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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51 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
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43 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -12 |
Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo Last Matches
![Portland Timbers](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/foot/teams/60x60/portland_timbers_2.webp)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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![Houston Dynamo](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/foot/teams/60x60/houston_dynamo_1.webp)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Portland Timbers against Houston Dynamo : Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Portland Timbers against Houston Dynamo Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
![Portland Timbers](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/foot/teams/120x120/portland_timbers_2.webp)
A. Ivacic
MidfielderE. Williamson
D. Ayala
ForwardJ. Niezgoda
T. Ikoba
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T. Schmitt
ForwardI. Achara
Portland Timbers - Houston Dynamo Key Points
- Houston’s away form has been a different story as they have managed just two victories over 16 MLS matches.
- The Timbers have won their last four in a row on home soil, outscoring their opponents by a combined 9-4 during that stretch.
- Houston has posted a goal differential of -14 on the road compared to +25 at home.
- The Dynamo’s attacking potency falls off a cliff on the road, failing to score in seven games and mustering just 12 goals.
- Portland are earning more than double the average points per game at home (1.88) compared to away (0.76).
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Our Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
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