Houston Dynamo vs Portland Tim. Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 15 March 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers promises to be action-packed. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, as seen in their recent performances. Houston Dynamo are eager to improve their standing in the table, while Portland Timbers are also fighting to emerge from a slump after a string of defeats. The tournament motivation is high for both clubs, as every point matters at the start of the regular season.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 21 September 2025 and ended with a 1-0 victory. Let's delve into the comparative stats from that encounter (with Houston Dynamo as the home side):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers:
- 31 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 11, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 46 for Houston, 45 for Portland;
- average first-half total - 1.61, second-half total - 1.32;
- average total goals per match - 2.94.
Head-to-head statistics Houston Dynamo - Portland Tim.

Houston Dynamo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Houston Dynamo hosting Los Angeles. The match ended with a score of 0-2.
Here are the match statistics (Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles):
- possession percentage: 29% vs 71%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Houston Dynamo are going through a rough patch, as evidenced by their recent performances. The team has secured just three points out of a possible six. Their average of one goal per game highlights issues in attack, while conceding 1.5 goals per match indicates a shaky defense. Houston are keen to turn things around, driven by their competitive motivation and the need to accumulate points early in the season.
Match Results: Houston Dynamo

Portland Timbers Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, where they faced Portland Timbers on the road. Vancouver Whitecaps emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
Portland Timbers are also navigating a challenging period. The team has managed just one win in their last three matches, highlighting their inconsistent form. Their attacking play leaves much to be desired, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. However, the main concern lies in their defense: they concede an average of 2.67 goals per match, one of the poorest records in MLS. Portland urgently needs to shore up their defense and improve their results to avoid further slipping down the standings and begin climbing from their current position.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 9; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.61;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 0.61.
First-Half Stats: Houston Dynamo (home) vs Portland Timbers (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 1 (50%) vs 1 (100%);
- draws: 1 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.9 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.2).
- Houston Dynamo scored in the 1st half in last 6 games against Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer).
- Portland Timbers conceded in the 1st half in last 9 games (Major League Soccer).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 11, draws - 10.
Statistics: Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 50% vs 33%;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Portland Timbers won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games against Houston Dynamo (Major League Soccer).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.48, the guests - 1.45;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.94;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 8.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Houston Dynamo home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Houston Dynamo home games (Major League Soccer).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 15 of last 16 Portland Timbers away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 14 Portland Timbers away games (Major League Soccer).
Prediction on corners
Houston Dynamo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 5.33.
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.
- Portland Timbers have taken over 3.5 corners in last 8 games against Houston Dynamo (Major League Soccer).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Houston Dynamo at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Houston Dynamo at home - 4 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (6/44, 13.6%);
- Houston Dynamo at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 2:1 (1/2, 50%);
- Portland Timbers away most often play: 2:0 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.5% (odds 6.11)
1:0 - 9.29% (odds 6.75)
2:1 - 8.64% (odds 6.82)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between Houston and Portland promises to be intriguing in terms of scoring potential. Both teams display inconsistent form but maintain an aggressive attacking approach. Considering recent performances, Houston face defensive issues, while Portland struggle even more significantly at the back. With this in mind, it's reasonable to predict a game filled with chances and goals from both sides-betting on both teams to score seems the most logical choice for this encounter.