Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Houston Dynamo

W L D D W

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

5-0

20/08/2023 20:40

Portland Timbers

W W W D L

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers on 20 August 2023 (kick-off: 20:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers preview before placing your bet.

Houston Dynamo are currently 4th with 51 points after 34 matches.
Portland Timbers sit 10th with 43 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Houston Dynamo to win with probability 48%.
Head-to-head history favors Portland Timbers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Houston Dynamo have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

20:40

2023-08-20

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers - Prediction & Odds

Houston Dynamo

Portland Timbers

2023-08-20 20:40

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

29/06/2022 22:30

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Houston Dynamo

MLS

16/04/2022 18:00

Houston Dynamo

0 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

03/09/2021 20:10

Houston Dynamo

0 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

23/06/2021 20:40

Houston Dynamo

2 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

24/04/2021 22:40

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Houston Dynamo

MLS

18/07/2020 20:00

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Houston Dynamo

MLS

Houston Dynamo

Draw

33%

Portland Timbers

67%

Houston Dynamo Last 6 matches

07/08/2023 21:30

Charlotte FC 2 - 1 Houston Dynamo NCAL Cup

02/08/2023 21:00

Houston Dynamo 0 - 0 Pachuca NCAL Cup

25/07/2023 20:30

Santos Laguna 2 - 2 Houston Dynamo NCAL Cup

21/07/2023 20:10

Orlando City 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo NCAL Cup

15/07/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 0 - 0 Houston Dynamo MLS

12/07/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 0 - 3 Minnesota United FC MLS

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Portland Timbers

04/08/2023 22:00

Monterrey 1 - 0 Portland Timbers NCAL Cup

26/07/2023 23:10

Portland Timbers 1 - 2 Tigres UANL NCAL Cup

22/07/2023 22:10

Portland Timbers 2 - 0 San Jose Earthquakes NCAL Cup

15/07/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 2 Columbus Crew MLS

12/07/2023 21:10

Colorado Rapids 0 - 0 Portland Timbers MLS

01/07/2023 20:30

Minnesota United FC 4 - 1 Portland Timbers MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

189

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

215

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

236

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

195

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 261 matches

YesNo

134 (51%)127 (49%)

In last 261 matches

NoYes

154 (62%)96 (38%)

Houston Dynamo

Recent matches

Portland Timbers

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Houston Dynamo

Portland Timbers

Shots

Houston Dynamo

Total shots

11.87 avg / game

Blocked

631 total

Avg. 3.30

Portland Timbers

Total shots

11.96 avg / game

Blocked

533 total

Avg. 3.10

Houston Dynamo Pass Portland Timbers

Total passes

97423

Avg. 441 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

85894

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Houston Dynamo

261

Played games

Portland Timbers

250

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.23

4.11

1072

Corners

918

3.67

12.27

3203

Throw-ins

3436

13.74

1.48

386

Offsides

279

1.12

2.48

647

GK saves

712

2.85

Houston Dynamo

DISCIPLINARY

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

503

450

1.80

0.11

0.09

10.46

2729

Fouls

2529

10.12

11.21

2927

Tackles

2939

11.76

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers on 20 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Houston Dynamo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portland Timbers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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