2021 MLS continueswith an exciting midweek fixture that will see Houston Dynamo hosting Portland Timberstoday at theBBVA Compass Stadium in a can’t-miss game. Both sides want to get the three points to keep chasing the top spots in the Western Conference standings. Here, check out the match preview,information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it.
Tab Ramos‘ boys return home after two straight away matches in which they failed to claim the win. Last time at home, though, they’ve clinched the three points by beating Vancouver Whitecaps. Will they get back on track against a direct competitor in the West?
Giovanni Savarese‘s side returned to the field strongly by defeating Sporting Kansas City 2-1, and it will try to pick up from where it left off to improve its position in the MLS standings. Another win could give Portland a boost in their quest for a good finish.
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: Time by State in the US
ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: Storylines andHead-to-Head
Houston Dynamo has been struggling to find consistency in 2021 MLS so far. Despite it managed to get some wins and avoided being beaten frequently, Tab Ramos’ team needs to start stringing good results together and strengthen itself in the standings. Last weekend, they shared the points with LAFC.
Meanwhile, Portland Timbers‘ situation is pretty similar, but it’s far from expectations. Giovanni Savarese’s boys couldn’t begin their campaign strongly, dropping many points on the road. Therefore, this is a good chance for them to change that trend and start grabbing away victories.
These two sides have already clashed this season, with the Oregon side claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win to make it three straight against Dynamo. However, they couldn’t beat them at Houston yet. They’ve met 20 times so far, with Portland having the edge with eight wins, while Houston have six, and they’ve tied in the other six games.
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: 2021 MLS Standings
After 2021 MLS Week 8, Houston Dynamo sit seventh in the Western Conference standings with 12 points, while Portland Timbers stand two places above them with the same amount of points but one pending game.
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: 2021 MLS Top Scorers
Maximiliano Urruti has been red-hot for Houston Dynamo this season, scoring fivegoals so far. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have three different top scorers as Felipe Mora, Dairon Asprilla, and Marvin Loría have three goals each.
How to watch or live stream Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers in the US
The game to be played between Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers on 2021 MLS Week 9 will be broadcast in the US byMLS LIVE on ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN, QuestTexas 55, and RootSports.
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers have already revealed their predictions for this game and they see the hosts as favorites. FanDuel has given Houston Dynamo odds of -105, while Portland Timbers have +210, and a tie wouldresult in a +270 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Houston Dynamo | -105 |
| Tie | +270 |
| Portland Timbers | +210 |
* Odds via FanDuel.