Houston Dynamo FC (8-5-10) vs Portland Timbers (6-8-9)
Houston Dynamo FC vs Portland Timbers 8/20/2023 – The Houston Dynamo made 56 saves and have a 70.1 save percentage for the season. With 26 goals scored and 31 allowed, this club has a -5 goal differential. This club now ranks 23rd in soccer with 17 assists and averages 1.26 points per game this season (29 points). The Dynamo’s xGA is at 31.3 and placed 20th in predicted goals with 28.2. Houston received 59 yellow cards and 5 red cards so far this year. Houston allowed 87 shots on goal against them and gave up 31 goals while giving up 1.35 G/90.
The Portland Timbers have tallied 26 goals and hold a current season xG of 23.5. They’ve made 73 saves and allowed an average of 1.43 goals per 90 minutes, contributing to 7 shutouts. Currently ranking 24th in the league with 26 points, they maintain a save percentage of 68.9% (103 shots on target against). Portland stands 23rd in goals conceded with 33, resulting in a goal differential of -7. With 56 yellow card cautions and a clean sheet percentage of 30.4% this season, the Timbers come into the game with an average of 1.13 points per game and 21 assists. For expert soccer picks today, look no further.
Dynamo vs. Timbers Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 20, 2023 8:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Shell Energy Stadium, TX |
| TV: | Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
| Stream: | N/A |
Dynamo FC GK Steve Clark and Timbers GK Aljaz Ivacic
Steve Clark will be the Houston defender of the goal. He has 109 goals surrendered in total, 1.59 goals allowed per 90 minutes, and a save percentage of .652. In 68 starts, the American goalie took 305 shots in his way. With 18 shutouts under his belt, Clark (with a career record of 22-16-30) has a clean sheet percentage of 26.5%.
For Portland, Aljaz Ivacic will occupy the goal-mouth position. He has a record of 20-20-24 and a goals-against average of 1.78 per 90 minutes. In 5,811 minutes over the course of his career, Ivacic defended 338 shots that were attempted on him and recorded 9 shutouts. Ivacic made 64 starts thus far in his career and allowed 115 goals while recording 229 saves. His clean sheet rate is 14.1%, with a save percentage of .678.
Odds/Point Spread: Houston Dynamo FC +120, Draw +285 Total Odds: 2.5
For Houston, you should keep an eye on a man named Adalberto Carrasquilla. Carrasquilla started 69 games throughout his career and averages 0.07 goals per 90 minutes. In 6,093 minutes played, the Panamanian midfielder scored 5 goals. In the course of his career, he accrued 24 yellow cards and 6 assists.
Houston Dynamo Betting Trends
Houston Dynamo FC is 2-3 in their last 5 matches. Dynamo FC is 2-3 in their last 5 matches against the spread. Houston Dynamo FC is 5-7 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 4 of HOU’ last 5 matches.
Portland Timbers Betting Trends
The Portland Timbers are 0-1 in their last 5 matches. Portland Timbers are 4-1 in their last 5 matches against the spread. The Portland Timbers are 7-5 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 1 of the Timbers’ last 5 matches.
Houston Dynamo FC vs Portland Timbers 8/20/2023 Betting Picks
In six of Houston’s previous 11 home games, the totals went OVER. Similarly, in 6 of the Timbers’ previous 11 home games, the totals went OVER. Since the start of the 2019 season, Portland has remained unbeaten in its last eight head-to-head games against Houston, securing five wins and three draws. On the other hand, Houston has experienced a downturn, losing four of its past nine games and undergoing four consecutive draws. The team hasn’t won any of its previous nine games across competitions. Anticipate a similar outcome on Sunday, as these two teams might not exhibit much action on the field. For free expert sports picks today, consider our insights.nday.
Free Pick and Prediction: This game will end in a draw 0-0