Thursday , 2 July 2026

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2024
Houston Dynamo
1 – 0
Full Time
Portland Timbers
Sun 17 Mar 2024 · 00:30 UTC PNC Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Griffin Dorsey 52' Y
Y 57' Dario Zuparic
Y 64' Kamal Miller
Sebastian Kowalczyk 70' Y
Artur 80' Y

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
2024-03-17 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Portland Timbers 2023-10-22 Portland Timbers 1–3 Houston Dynamo 2023-08-21 Houston Dynamo 5–0 Portland Timbers 2022-06-30 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2022-04-16 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers

Recent Form

Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Portland Timbers H 1–0 W
03 Mar New York Red Bulls H 1–2 L
25 Feb Sporting Kansas City H 1–1 D
22 Oct Portland Timbers A 3–1 W
08 Oct Colorado Rapids SC H 5–1 W
04 Oct Montreal Impact FC A 1–1 D
Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Houston Dynamo A 0–1 L
09 Mar New York City FC A 2–1 W
03 Mar D.C. United SC H 2–2 D
25 Feb Colorado Rapids SC H 4–1 W
22 Oct Houston Dynamo H 1–3 L
07 Oct Montreal Impact FC A 1–4 L

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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Houston Dynamo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portland Timbers backline.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Houston Dynamo winning 100% of all matches.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Houston Dynamo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nathan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portland Timbers.
  • 43' The deadlock is broken! Ibrahim Aliyu gets on the scoresheet on 43 minutes.
  • 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adalberto Carrasquilla made 8 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' Griffin Dorsey was booked on 52.
  • 57' A moment of madness from Dario Zuparic on 57 minutes earns him a card. Portland Timbers will be frustrated.
  • 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Portland Timbers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 64' Kamal Miller picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 65' The Portland Timbers manager makes a substitution. Cristhian Paredes departs to be replaced by Eryk Williamson.
  • 70' Sebastian Kowalczyk picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Houston Dynamo in their trying to find a way past Portland Timbers's compact .
  • 76' Another change for Portland Timbers made on 76 minute. Dairon Asprilla leaves to be changed by Nathan.
  • 80' The referee has no hesitation. Artur is booked for Houston Dynamo — card on 80.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Houston Dynamo. Ibrahim Aliyu is replaced by Brad Smith.
  • 87' Andrew Tarbell gets the nod from Houston Dynamo. He replaces Franco Escobar and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 88' The Portland Timbers bench stirs into life. Dario Zuparic is withdrawn and Miguel Araujo gets his opportunity.
  • 90' The whistle greets Amine Bassi as he departs to be replaced by Brooklyn Raines.
  • It finishes all square. Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Olsen

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Neville

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Felipe Mora 4
Mauro Manotas 3
Mauro Manotas 2
Alejandro Fuenmayor 2
Brian Fernandez 2
Santiago Moreno 2
Diego Valeri 2
Griffin Dorsey 2

Head to Head

2024-03-17 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Portland Timbers 2023-10-22 Portland Timbers 1–3 Houston Dynamo 2023-08-21 Houston Dynamo 5–0 Portland Timbers 2022-06-30 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2022-04-16 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers

Houston Dynamo Form

2024-03-17 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Portland Timbers W 2024-03-03 Houston Dynamo 1–2 New York Red Bulls L 2024-02-25 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Sporting Kansas City D 2023-10-22 Portland Timbers 1–3 Houston Dynamo W 2023-10-08 Houston Dynamo 5–1 Colorado Rapids SC W 2023-10-04 Montreal Impact FC 1–1 Houston Dynamo D

Portland Timbers Form

2024-03-17 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Portland Timbers L 2024-03-09 New York City FC 1–2 Portland Timbers W 2024-03-03 Portland Timbers 2–2 D.C. United SC D 2024-02-25 Portland Timbers 4–1 Colorado Rapids SC W 2023-10-22 Portland Timbers 1–3 Houston Dynamo L 2023-10-07 Montreal Impact FC 4–1 Portland Timbers L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.88 Houston Dynamo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Houston Dynamo55% Draw24% Portland Timbers21%
Actual: Houston Dynamo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Houston Dynamo or Draw
79%
Draw or Portland Timbers
45%
Houston Dynamo or Portland Timbers
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Houston Dynamo38% Draw43% Portland Timbers19%
Actual: Houston Dynamo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo

Handicap Houston Dynamo covers Push Portland Timbers covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 22% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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