Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 17

Houston Dynamo

D W L W L

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-0

17/03/2024 00:40

Portland Timbers

W D D L D

9th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers on March 17, 2024 (kick-off: 00:40) 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 for you.

Houston Dynamo are currently 5th with 54 points after 34 matches.
Portland Timbers sit 9th with 47 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Houston Dynamo to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

00:40

2024-03-17

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers - Prediction & Odds

Houston Dynamo

Portland Timbers

2024-03-17 00:40

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2024

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

01 Inter Miami CF	74	34	22	8	4	79	49	30
02 Columbus Crew	66	34	19	9	6	72	40	32
03 FC Cincinnati	59	34	18	5	11	58	48	10
04 Orlando City	52	34	15	7	12	59	50	9
05 Charlotte FC	51	34	14	9	11	46	37	9
06 New York City FC	50	34	14	8	12	54	49	5
07 New York Red Bulls	47	34	11	14	9	55	50	5
08 Montreal Impact	43	34	11	10	13	48	64	-16
09 Atlanta United	40	34	10	10	14	46	49	-3
10 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	52	70	-18
11 Toronto FC	37	34	11	4	19	40	61	-21
12 Philadelphia Union	37	34	9	10	15	62	55	7
13 Nashville	36	34	9	9	16	38	54	-16
14 New England Revolution	31	34	9	4	21	37	74	-37
15 Chicago Fire	30	34	7	9	18	40	62	-22
01 Los Angeles FC	64	34	19	7	8	63	43	20
02 Los Angeles Galaxy	64	34	19	7	8	69	50	19
03 Real Salt Lake	59	34	16	11	7	65	48	17
04 Seattle Sounders	57	34	16	9	9	51	35	16
05 Houston Dynamo	54	34	15	9	10	47	39	8
06 Minnesota United FC	52	34	15	7	12	58	49	9
07 Colorado Rapids	50	34	15	5	14	61	60	1
08 Vancouver Whitecaps	47	34	13	8	13	52	49	3
09 Portland Timbers	47	34	12	11	11	65	56	9
10 Austin FC	42	34	11	9	14	39	48	-9
11 FC Dallas	41	34	11	8	15	54	56	-2
12 St. Louis City	37	34	8	13	13	50	63	-13
13 Sporting Kansas City	31	34	8	7	19	51	66	-15
14 San Jose Earthquakes	21	34	6	3	25	41	78	-37

Head To Head

22/10/2023 01:10

Portland Timbers

1 - 3

Houston Dynamo

MLS

21/08/2023 00:40

Houston Dynamo

5 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

30/06/2022 02:30

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Houston Dynamo

MLS

16/04/2022 22:00

Houston Dynamo

0 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

04/09/2021 00:10

Houston Dynamo

0 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

24/06/2021 00:40

Houston Dynamo

2 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

Houston Dynamo

33%

Draw

33%

Portland Timbers

33%

Houston Dynamo Last 6 matches

12/03/2024 22:00

Columbus Crew 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo CNCF CHL

07/03/2024 01:00

Houston Dynamo 0 - 1 Columbus Crew CNCF CHL

03/03/2024 01:30

Houston Dynamo 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls MLS

28/02/2024 03:30

Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 St. Louis City CNCF CHL

25/02/2024 01:30

Houston Dynamo 1 - 1 FC Kansas City MLS

21/02/2024 01:00

St. Louis City 2 - 1 Houston Dynamo CNCF CHL

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Portland Timbers

09/03/2024 19:10

New York City FC 1 - 2 Portland Timbers MLS

03/03/2024 03:40

Portland Timbers 2 - 2 DC United MLS

25/02/2024 03:40

Portland Timbers 4 - 1 Colorado Rapids MLS

17/02/2024 20:00

Portland Timbers 1 - 2 Chicago Fire INT CF

14/02/2024 19:00

Portland Timbers 0 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes INT CF

10/02/2024 21:00

Portland Timbers 1 - 1 New York City FC INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

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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 17 March 2024 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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