Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Mar 2025

We’re Confident Timbers Will Get Job Done

There’s some insurance when it comes to wagering Portland -0.25 against Houston. At Asian Handicap odds of -118, we get a nice payout if the home team win and half the stake returned for a draw.

2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

Portland Timbers won their last game. It was on the road where Colorado Rapids were beaten 3-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Phil Neville's team recorded 53% possession and managed five shots on target, while Joshua Atencio (own goal), Antony and Kevin Kelsy scored one goal each.

Houston Dynamo drew on their travels in their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. The Texas club managed one shot on goal and had 46% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston have not lost to Portland in the past four games, with the last clash seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Providence Park. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Portland, three for Houston and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Portland Timbers	24	10	7	7	33	32	1	33:32	37
21	Houston Dynamo	24	7	6	11	30	39	-9	30:39	27

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Portland have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The Oregon side have averaged 47.7% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Top scorer Antony has found the net 3 times, with Kevin Kelsy, Felipe Mora, David Da Costa and David Da Costa getting 1 goals each. The leading assistor is Santiago Moreno with 2.

Houston have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 7.9 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Ben Olsen's men average 49.5% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Ezequiel Ponce is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Nicolas Lodeiro, Amine Bassi, Daniel Steres and Erik Sviatchenko have 1. Adalberto Carrasquilla has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, David Da Costa, Antony, Felipe Mora.

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Blake Gillingham (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Franco Escobar, Obafemi Awodesu, Daniel Steres, Artur, Jack McGlynn, Nicolas Lodeiro, Amine Bassi, Sebastian Kowalczyk, Ezequiel Ponce.

Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a strong case for backing Portland in this MLS game and we’ll take them at -0.25 at -118. This means a good return if they win and we expect the home team to have the edge.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo league stats:

• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 3 of their last 5 games.

Timbers -0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 1 - 0 Houston

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Portland. You can secure odds of +800 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in eight consecutive Portland home games, with the last ten Houston matches averaging 10.50 corners. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Total Corners line to get covered at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

10.60 4.60 6.00

Home

11.70 5.60 6.10

Away

9.10 3.70 5.40

Houston

Total

10.50 5.10 5.40

Home

10.80 6.60 4.20

Away

9.70 3.80 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Houston Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+550

2

+132

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Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Odds

With a 45% chance of winning, Portland Timbers are favourites to win this MLS match and they’re available at betting odds of +120 with the bookies. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Houston Dynamo are available at +225.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+240

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+120

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-333

X2

-150

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Portland vs Houston team news.

The MLS squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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