Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2023-08-20 00:30.
[p]In an exciting MLS Western Conference matchup, the Houston Dynamo, currently in 9th place with 29 points, will face off against the Portland Timbers, who are in 12th place with 26 points. The game will be played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, where the Dynamo have been dominant this season. Both teams are part of the same conference, making this an important match for their standings.[/p]
[p]The Houston Dynamo have been strong at home this season, with a home record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, scoring 19 goals and conceding 8, resulting in a goal margin difference of +11. In their last match, they played away against Colorado Rapids, ending in a goalless draw. The Dynamo have managed to score at least one goal on average in every home game so far this season, but their overall form in the last 5 matches has been less impressive, with 2 draws and 3 losses. Key players for the Dynamo include midfielder Hector Herrera, who has provided 9 assists in his last 4 matches, and defender Erik Sviatchenko and midfielder Artur, both selected based on their average ratings in the last 5 matches. Unfortunately, the team will be missing Tate Schmitt due to a knee injury.[/p]
[p]On the other hand, the Portland Timbers have struggled on the road this season, with a record of 1 win, 5 draws, and 6 losses, scoring 9 goals and conceding 21, resulting in a goal margin difference of -12. In their last match, they secured a 3-2 victory at home against Columbus Crew. Despite their poor away form, the Timbers have managed to score at least one goal on average in every game this season. Key players for Portland include midfielder Evander, who scored 1 goal in his last 3 matches, midfielder Santiago Moreno with 1 assist in his last 3 matches, and forward Dairon Asprilla, who scored 2 goals in his last 3 matches. The team will be without Eryk Williamson due to a knee injury.[/p]
[p]In their last 5 meetings, Portland Timbers have won 3 times, while 2 games ended in a draw. However, based on bookmakers’ predictions, Houston Dynamo are considered slight favorites in this match, while Portland Timbers are slight underdogs.[/p]
[p]Taking into account the Dynamo’s strong home record and the Timbers’ struggles on the road, as well as the bookmakers’ predictions, it seems more likely that Houston Dynamo will come out on top in this Western Conference clash. Both teams have been able to score at least one goal on average in every game this season, so we can expect a match with goals from both sides.[/p]
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