Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: match statistics
Houston Dynamo holds a clear advantage as the host in this matchup. Although Dynamo's home record shows 50% wins and 50% losses, the key factor is Portland Timbers' disastrous away form - 100% away defeats, zero goals scored, and an average of 2 goals conceded per game. Portland hasn't picked up a single point in away matches this season, which constitutes a dramatic weakness. Dynamo, despite their average overall form, demonstrates an attacking efficiency of 1 goal per game in home fixtures and better xG metrics (1.17 vs 1.22 for the visitors away). Considering that Portland has failed to score in any away match and the fact that Houston wins half of their home games, the hosts have a realistic chance for all three points. A draw remains an option due to the instability of both teams; however, the home-field advantage and the sheer helplessness of the visitors on the road advocate for a Houston Dynamo win.
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Houston Dynamo played against Portland Timbers in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Houston Dynamo has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Portland Timbers has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Houston Dynamo scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.50. Portland Timbers scores 1.33 and allows 2.67. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Houston Dynamo's games and 67% of Portland Timbers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Houston Dynamo has the higher season xG average, 1.17 to 1.15 per game. Houston Dynamo takes 11.0 shots per game, while Portland Timbers takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Houston Dynamo leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Portland Timbers leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Houston Dynamo's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). For Portland Timbers, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Houston Dynamo holds a clear advantage as the host in this matchup. Although Dynamo's home record shows 50% wins and 50% losses, the key factor is Portland Timbers' disastrous away form - 100% away defeats, zero goals scored, and an average of 2 goals conceded per game. Portland hasn't picked up a single point in away matches this season, which constitutes a dramatic weakness. Dynamo, despite their average overall form, demonstrates an attacking efficiency of 1 goal per game in home fixtures and better xG metrics (1.17 vs 1.22 for the visitors away). Considering that Portland has failed to score in any away match and the fact that Houston wins half of their home games, the hosts have a realistic chance for all three points. A draw remains an option due to the instability of both teams; however, the home-field advantage and the sheer helplessness of the visitors on the road advocate for a Houston Dynamo win.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Houston Dynamo | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Houston Dynamo is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / game - Houston Dynamo · 1 pts / game - Portland Timbers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Portland Timbers is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Houston Dynamo · 1.33 goals / game - Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo is 78% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Houston Dynamo · 2.67 goals / game - Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Portland Timbers scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Houston Dynamo
Over / Under - Portland Timbers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Houston Dynamo is 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Houston Dynamo · 0.33 pts / game - Portland Timbers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Houston Dynamo
Portland Timbers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Houston Dynamo | Liga | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.70 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers?
The MLS match finished Houston Dynamo 3:2 Portland Timbers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers?
Houston Dynamo score 1.00 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers 1.33. The MLS average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Houston Dynamo's matches and 67% of Portland Timbers's.
What form are Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers in?
Over the last 5 games Houston Dynamo have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Portland Timbers 1-0-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.