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Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers

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MLS Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, TX
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Match Events

24'
Miller K.
45'
Ponce E.
45' Event
Velde K.
Penalty Missed

AI Match Summary

The MLS game between Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers finished 3-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Houston Dynamo.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

80%
Houston Dynamo
11%
Draws
9%
Portland Timbers
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Houston Dynamo

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Houston Dynamo come out ahead of Portland Timbers on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Houston Dynamo's way, sitting at 80%.
  • Regular MLS form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Houston Dynamo Clean Sheet 13%
Portland Timbers Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Houston Dynamo Portland Timbers
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 18 9
Draws 4 6
Losses 7 14
Goals Scored 1.75 2.25
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 15, 2026 MLS
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers
3:2
Sep 21, 2025 MLS
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers
1:0
Mar 30, 2025 MLS
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo
3:1
Jun 2, 2024 MLS
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo
2:2
Mar 17, 2024 MLS
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Houston Dynamo Compare

Top Goalscorer Guilherme
1 Goals
Assists Leader Felipe Andrade
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Portland Timbers Compare

Top Goalscorer Guerra G.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Velde K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.05
Avg xA / game 1.25

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Houston Dynamo 75 / 100
Portland Timbers 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Houston Dynamo Portland Timbers

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick HOU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Houston Dynamo's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Portland Timbers let in goals in 93% of their last 29 matches.

Recent resilience: Houston Dynamo stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Scoring Trends

Houston Dynamo VS Portland Timbers
1.75 Goals Scored 2.25
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Houston Dynamo

(Home)
26 Jul
Houston Dynamo
3 : 0
Austin FC
23 Jul
Houston Dynamo
1 : 1
DC United
16 Jul
Houston Dynamo
2 : 1
America De Cali
11 Jul
Houston Dynamo
3 : 0
Olimpia
24 May
Los Angeles Galaxy
1 : 1
Houston Dynamo
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Portland Timbers

(Away)
26 Jul
Portland Timbers
2 : 1
Real Salt Lake
23 Jul
Portland Timbers
2 : 2
FC Dallas
17 Jul
Seattle Sounders
1 : 5
Portland Timbers
24 May
Portland Timbers
1 : 3
San Jose Earthquakes
17 May
Inter Miami
2 : 0
Portland Timbers
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps15102337:1632
2San Jose Earthquakes16102434:1932
3Los Angeles FC1793530:1830
4Real Salt Lake1582527:2226
5FC Dallas1675432:2426
6Seattle Sounders1573519:1924
7Houston Dynamo1572620:2423
8St. Louis City1664622:2322
9Minnesota United1664619:2422
10Los Angeles Galaxy1755723:2820
11Colorado Rapids1661926:2419
12Portland Timbers1653829:3118
13San Diego FC1645730:2817
14Austin FC1645722:3217
15Sporting Kansas City16421018:4014
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Nashville SC16123133:1139
2Inter Miami16104242:3034
3Chicago Fire1582529:1926
4New England Revolution1582522:1826
5Charlotte FC1774628:2525
6FC Cincinnati1665540:4023
7New York City1664627:2222
8New York Red Bulls1764726:3722
9DC United1647522:2619
10Orlando City1652927:4417
11Columbus Crew1644822:2516
12Toronto FC1637622:2916
13CF Montreal1643922:3215
14Atlanta United16331016:2612
15Philadelphia Union16241021:3110
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)