Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 2, 2026
On November 2, 2026, the MLS regular season will feature a match between Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo. Both teams may simply be playing out their final fixtures.
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo: team news and expert analysis
The Oregon club finished eighth in its conference last season and won the wild-card match against Real Salt Lake, but then lost to MLS debutants San Diego. This time, they are already certain to miss the playoffs after a very poor finish. They managed to beat only the teams at the bottom end of the standings, Charlotte and St. Louis City.
The Texas team finished only 12th in the West in 2025 with 37 points. However, they are now holding their place confidently in the upper half of the conference standings, even though most of their autumn fixtures have ended in draws. At least they managed to beat Seattle, 1-0.
Martín Cifuentes' side score 1.78 goals per game and concede roughly the same number, 1.88. Samassékou and his teammates maintain a positive balance, averaging 1.31 goals scored and 1.22 conceded.
Previous matches: Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo
The Texans have won five of their last seven matches, suffering just one defeat.
The home side are considered clear favorites. However, the visitors have plenty of character — we are backing "both teams to score" (odds – 1.60).
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo: key statistics and trends
- Portland Timbers have won their last two matches in a row
- 75% of Portland's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.66
- Houston Dynamo have drawn seven of their last eleven matches
- 41% of Houston Dynamo's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.53
Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo: possible starting lineups
Portland Timbers play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Pantemis — Hernández, Waterman, Miller, Fory — Izoita, Chara, Pereira da Costa — Fernández, Janssen, Velde
Houston Dynamo play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Bond — Ennali, Halter, Artur, Rech, Negri — Bogusz, Samassékou, Herrera — Foster, Santos
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