Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 21

Portland Timbers

W W W D L

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-3

21/10/2023 21:10

Houston Dynamo

W L D D W

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo on October 21, 2023 (kick-off: 21:10) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo preview before placing for you.

Portland Timbers are currently 10th with 43 points after 34 matches.
Houston Dynamo sit 4th with 51 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portland Timbers to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Portland Timbers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Houston Dynamo have one win, 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

21:10

2023-10-21

Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers

Houston Dynamo

2023-10-21 21:10

STANDINGS UP TO 21/10/2023

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

20/08/2023 20:40

Houston Dynamo

5 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

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

Portland Timbers

50%

Draw

33%

Houston Dynamo

17%

Portland Timbers Last 6 matches

07/10/2023 19:40

Montreal Impact 4 - 1 Portland Timbers MLS

30/09/2023 22:40

Los Angeles Galaxy 3 - 3 Portland Timbers MLS

23/09/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 2 Colorado Rapids MLS

20/09/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 2 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes MLS

17/09/2023 20:55

Austin FC 1 - 2 Portland Timbers MLS

09/09/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 2 - 0 Los Angeles FC MLS

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Houston Dynamo

07/10/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 5 - 1 Colorado Rapids MLS

04/10/2023 19:40

Montreal Impact 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo MLS

30/09/2023 20:40

Houston Dynamo 0 - 0 FC Dallas MLS

27/09/2023 20:30

Inter Miami CF 1 - 2 Houston Dynamo USA CUP

23/09/2023 20:30

FC Kansas City 2 - 1 Houston Dynamo MLS

20/09/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 4 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps MLS

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

236

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

195

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

189

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

215

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 250 matches

YesNo

154 (62%)96 (38%)

In last 250 matches

NoYes

134 (51%)127 (49%)

Portland Timbers

Recent matches

Houston Dynamo

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers

Houston Dynamo

Shots

Portland Timbers

Total shots

11.96 avg / game

Blocked

533 total

Avg. 3.10

Houston Dynamo

Total shots

11.87 avg / game

Blocked

631 total

Avg. 3.30

Portland Timbers Pass Houston Dynamo

Total passes

85894

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

97423

Avg. 441 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portland Timbers

250

Played games

Houston Dynamo

261

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.26

3.67

918

Corners

1072

4.11

13.74

3436

Throw-ins

3203

12.27

1.12

279

Offsides

386

1.48

2.85

712

GK saves

647

2.48

Portland Timbers

DISCIPLINARY

Houston Dynamo

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.80

450

503

1.93

0.09

0.11

10.12

2529

Fouls

2729

10.46

11.76

2939

Tackles

2927

11.21

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How We Build the Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo on 21 October 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.

Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portland Timbers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Houston Dynamo'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 Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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