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
Key match information
Houston Dynamo played Portland Timbers in MLS (United States). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Houston Dynamo: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match. Portland Timbers: 1-0-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Houston Dynamo scores 1.00 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Portland Timbers scores 1.33 and concedes 2.67. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Houston Dynamo 50%, Portland Timbers 67%. Over 2.5: Houston Dynamo 50%, Portland Timbers 67%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Houston Dynamo has higher xG: 1.17 vs 1.15. Houston Dynamo: 11.0 shots per match, Portland Timbers: 10.3.
Match halves
Houston Dynamo: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00. Portland Timbers: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Houston Dynamo: 61-75 (1 goals). Portland Timbers: 0-15 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Houston Dynamo is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / match - Houston Dynamo · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 1.33 goals / match - Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo is 78% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Houston Dynamo · 2.67 goals / match - Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Portland Timbers scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Houston Dynamo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Houston Dynamo
Over / Under - Portland Timbers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Houston Dynamo · 0.33 pts / match - Portland Timbers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Houston Dynamo - second-half results
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Houston Dynamo
Portland Timbers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.