Thursday , 2 July 2026

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Houston Dynamo
0 – 0
Full Time
Portland Timbers
Sat 16 Apr 2022 · 22:00 UTC PNC Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 16' Cristhian Paredes
Teenage Hadebe 27' Y
Y 27' Sebastian Blanco
Y 49' Yimmi Chara
Teenage Hadebe 75' R
Y 81' Bill Tuiloma

Overview

Match Preview

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers — MLS at PNC Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

6
4
7
Houston Dynamo 17 games · Avg 3.1 goals Portland Timbers
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-16 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers 2021-09-04 Houston Dynamo 0–2 Portland Timbers 2021-06-24 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Portland Timbers 2021-04-25 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2020-07-19 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr Portland Timbers H 0–0 D
10 Apr San Jose Earthquakes H 4–3 W
03 Apr Internacional CF Miami A 3–1 W
20 Mar Colorado Rapids SC H 1–1 D
12 Mar Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 2–1 W
05 Mar Sporting Kansas City A 0–1 L
Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr Houston Dynamo A 0–0 D
10 Apr Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 3–2 W
03 Apr Los Angeles Galaxy H 1–3 L
27 Mar Orlando City SC H 1–1 D
20 Mar FC Dallas A 1–4 L
13 Mar Austin FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Houston Dynamo Portland Timbers
#22 Position #28
22 Points 14
14 Played 14
7 / 1 / 6 W / D / L 4 / 2 / 8
19 Scored 22
23 Conceded 28
-4 GD -6
1.57 PPG 1.00
50% Win % 29%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
7% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season

Houston Dynamo are 22nd (22 pts). Portland Timbers are 28th (14 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Houston Dynamo
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Portland Timbers
0-15
2/5
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Houston Dynamo to score. At the same time, Portland Timbers does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Houston Dynamo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Portland Timbers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Houston Dynamo in their trying to find a way past Portland Timbers's compact .
  • 16' Cristhian Paredes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 16.
  • 21' Portland Timbers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' Houston Dynamo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 27' Teenage Hadebe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' The travelling Portland Timbers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 37' Portland Timbers is showing some good football. However, Portland Timbers are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 49' Yimmi Chara catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 59' Fresh legs for Houston Dynamo! Corey Baird comes on to replace Tyler Pasher.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Portland Timbers — Dairon Asprilla on, Jaroslaw Niezgoda off on 62 minutes.
  • 63' Fresh legs for Portland Timbers! David Ayala comes on to replace Cristhian Paredes.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Houston Dynamo team. Carlos Ferreira is replaced by Thor Ulfarsson on 67 minute.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Marvin Loria. He replaces Santiago Moreno on 71 minute.
  • 75' Houston Dynamo receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 75.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Houston Dynamo — Ethan Bartlow on, Carlos Darwin Quintero off on 78 minutes.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bill Tuiloma on 81.
  • 82' Portland Timbers ring the changes. Sebastian Blanco has done his job and it is now time for Eryk Williamson to step up.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Jose Van Rankin as he leaves the pitch. Dario Zuparic steps in for Portland Timbers.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Nagamura

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Savarese

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Felipe Mora 4
Mauro Manotas 3
Alberth Elis 2
Fafa Picault 2
Antony 2
Alejandro Fuenmayor 2
Mauro Manotas 2
Alejandro Fuenmayor 2

Head to Head

2022-04-16 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers 2021-09-04 Houston Dynamo 0–2 Portland Timbers 2021-06-24 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Portland Timbers 2021-04-25 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2020-07-19 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo Form

2022-04-16 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers D 2022-04-10 Houston Dynamo 4–3 San Jose Earthquakes W 2022-04-03 Internacional CF Miami 1–3 Houston Dynamo W 2022-03-20 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Colorado Rapids SC D 2022-03-12 Houston Dynamo 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2022-03-05 Sporting Kansas City 1–0 Houston Dynamo L

Portland Timbers Form

2022-04-16 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers D 2022-04-10 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–3 Portland Timbers W 2022-04-03 Portland Timbers 1–3 Los Angeles Galaxy L 2022-03-27 Portland Timbers 1–1 Orlando City SC D 2022-03-20 FC Dallas 4–1 Portland Timbers L 2022-03-13 Portland Timbers 1–0 Austin FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64 Houston Dynamo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for: Houston Dynamo or Portland Timbers 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Houston Dynamo41% Draw27% Portland Timbers32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Houston Dynamo or Draw
67%
Draw or Portland Timbers
59%
Houston Dynamo or Portland Timbers
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Houston Dynamo30% Draw43% Portland Timbers27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo

Handicap Houston Dynamo covers Push Portland Timbers covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
20% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.