Saturday , 14 November 2026

Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK GROUP STAGE

MLS · 2026
Portland Timbers
2 – 1
Full Time
Houston Dynamo
Sun 19 Jul 2020 · 00:00 UTC ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex HT 45+4' · FT 45+7'
Y 7' Maynor Figueroa
Eryk Williamson 24' Y
Y 45' Memo Rodriguez
Jorge Villafana 86' Y
Y 87' Alberth Elis
R 88' Alberth Elis

Overview

Match Preview

Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Match Details

  • Referee Ismail Elfath
  • Referee Kyle Atkins
  • Referee Victor Rivas
  • Referee Joe Dickerson
  • Referee Cory Richardson
14 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 6.2 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 34 77
2 Internacional CF Miami 34 60
3 New England Revolution 34 58
4 Chicago Fire FC 34 55
5 Charlotte FC 34 54
6 Philadelphia Union 34 50
7 Columbus Crew SC 34 47
8 FC Cincinnati 34 46
9 Orlando City SC 34 46
10 New York City FC 34 42
11 New York Red Bulls 34 42
12 Toronto FC 34 39
13 Atlanta United FC 34 33
14 D.C. United SC 34 33
15 Montreal Impact FC 34 26
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 64
17 FC Dallas 34 58
18 St. Louis City 34 54
19 San Jose Earthquakes 34 52
20 Houston Dynamo 34 51
21 Los Angeles FC 34 47
22 Portland Timbers 34 46
23 Seattle Sounders FC 34 46
24 Real Salt Lake 34 45
25 Minnesota United FC 34 44
26 Los Angeles Galaxy 34 44
27 Colorado Rapids SC 34 43
28 San Diego FC 34 38
29 Austin FC 34 34
30 Sporting Kansas City 34 26

Head-to-Head

8
4
6
Portland Timbers 18 games · Avg 3.2 goals Houston Dynamo
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-19 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2019-06-23 Portland Timbers 4–0 Houston Dynamo 2019-05-16 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Portland Timbers 2018-09-16 Houston Dynamo 4–1 Portland Timbers 2018-07-29 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Houston Dynamo H 2–1 W
14 Jul Los Angeles Galaxy A 2–1 W
08 Mar Nashville SC H 1–0 W
02 Mar Minnesota United FC H 1–3 L
20 Oct Real Salt Lake A 1–2 L
06 Oct San Jose Earthquakes H 3–1 W
Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Portland Timbers A 1–2 L
14 Jul Los Angeles FC A 3–3 D
08 Mar Sporting Kansas City A 0–4 L
29 Feb Los Angeles Galaxy H 1–1 D
06 Oct Los Angeles Galaxy H 4–2 W
29 Sep Real Salt Lake A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Portland Timbers Houston Dynamo
#22 Position #20
46 Points 51
34 Played 34
13 / 7 / 14 W / D / L 14 / 9 / 11
62 Scored 43
61 Conceded 43
+1 GD +0
1.35 PPG 1.50
38% Win % 41%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
38% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season

Portland Timbers are 22nd (46 pts). Houston Dynamo are 20th (51 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Portland Timbers
0-15
7/10
16-30
8/10
31-45
9/9
46-60
6/5
61-75
10/4
76+
12/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/7
31-45
9/4
46-60
6/4
61-75
6/4
76+
5/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Portland Timbers
Kristoffer Velde 12 G 6 A
Ariel Lassiter 9 G 4 A
Kevin Kelsy 9 G 2 A
Houston Dynamo
Guilherme 16 G 8 A
Mateusz Bogusz 8 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Portland Timbers host Houston Dynamo — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Memo Rodriguez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 7' A moment of madness from Maynor Figueroa on 7 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Houston Dynamo will be frustrated.
  • 12' Pablo Bonilla is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Houston Dynamo tonight.
  • 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portland Timbers must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
  • 24' Portland Timbers receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 24.
  • 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 35' What composure from Jeremy Ebobisse! The USA international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 40' Tomas Martinez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portland Timbers so far.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Houston Dynamo. Memo Rodriguez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portland Timbers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portland Timbers needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 60' A change in the Portland Timbers ranks — Yimmi Chara exits the field as Andy Polo enters on 60.
  • 61' Magnificent from Diego Valeri! That is 43 goals in 307 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 62' Another change for Houston Dynamo made on 62 minute. Memo Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Tomas Martinez.
  • 67' Marko Maric has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 69' Eryk Williamson makes way for Marvin Loria at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portland Timbers.
  • 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giovanni Savarese will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' Bill Tuiloma has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 307 appearances.
  • 82' Portland Timbers ring the changes. Pablo Bonilla has done his job and it is now time for Chris Duvall to step up.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Jorge Villafana argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 86' Goal! Alberth Elis scores his 60 goal in 295 matches.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alberth Elis on 87 minutes.
  • 87' The Houston Dynamo manager makes a substitution. Boniek Garcia departs to be replaced by Thomas McNamara.
  • 88' It’s a booking for Houston Dynamo player. Alberth Elis gets a Red card.
  • 88' Houston Dynamo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Victor Cabrera is hanging Aljaz Struna on the field on 88 minute.
  • Another three points for Portland Timbers.

Lineups

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Savarese

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tab Ramos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Felipe Mora 4
Mauro Manotas 3
Franco Escobar 2
Alejandro Fuenmayor 2
Antony 2
Brian Fernandez 2
Santiago Moreno 2
Diego Valeri 2

Head to Head

2020-07-19 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2019-06-23 Portland Timbers 4–0 Houston Dynamo 2019-05-16 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Portland Timbers 2018-09-16 Houston Dynamo 4–1 Portland Timbers 2018-07-29 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo

Portland Timbers Form

2020-07-19 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo W 2020-07-14 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–2 Portland Timbers W 2020-03-08 Portland Timbers 1–0 Nashville SC W 2020-03-02 Portland Timbers 1–3 Minnesota United FC L 2019-10-20 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Portland Timbers L 2019-10-06 Portland Timbers 3–1 San Jose Earthquakes W

Houston Dynamo Form

2020-07-19 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo L 2020-07-14 Los Angeles FC 3–3 Houston Dynamo D 2020-03-08 Sporting Kansas City 4–0 Houston Dynamo L 2020-02-29 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Los Angeles Galaxy D 2019-10-06 Houston Dynamo 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2019-09-29 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Houston Dynamo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93 Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portland Timbers53% Draw23% Houston Dynamo24%
Actual: Portland Timbers win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Portland Timbers or Draw
76%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
47%
Portland Timbers or Houston Dynamo
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Portland Timbers37% Draw42% Houston Dynamo21%
Actual: Portland Timbers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers

Handicap Portland Timbers covers Push Houston Dynamo covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 21% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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