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Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Prediction: Key Stats and Tips

Portland Timbers II welcome Houston Dynamo FC II to Providence Park on 24 May 2026 in a standout MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash. The match in Portland, Oregon, pits the Pacific Division leaders against the dominant force of the Frontier Division, with both sides already well-placed in their respective conference pictures.

Portland Timbers II sit on 20 points from 10 matches in their Pacific Division, top of that group but only fourth in the Eastern Conference table, where they occupy a “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” spot. Houston Dynamo FC II, meanwhile, have been flawless: 10 wins from 10, 28 points and first place in both the Frontier Division and the Eastern Conference, also firmly in the automatic play-off positions.

With Houston boasting a formidable goal difference and perfect record, and Portland strong at home but more inconsistent overall, this fixture has all the ingredients for a high-level MLS Next Pro encounter at Providence Park, with play-off seeding and bragging rights very much on the line.

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Key Stats

  • Houston Dynamo FC II have taken 28 points from 10 league matches, winning all 10 with 25 goals scored and only 5 conceded.
  • In their most recent meeting on 15 March 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage at SaberCats Stadium, Houston Dynamo FC II beat Portland Timbers II 5-0.
  • Houston Dynamo FC II average 2.7 goals scored per match and 0.5 conceded, while Portland Timbers II average 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded.

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: 4 vs 1
  • Points: 20 vs 28
  • Goals For: 14 vs 25
  • Goals Against: 12 vs 5
  • Clean Sheets: Portland Timbers II 4; Houston Dynamo FC II 5

Season records suggest a clear contrast in profiles. Portland Timbers II have collected 20 points from 10 matches, winning 6 and losing 4 with no draws, and a goal difference of +2 (14 scored, 12 conceded). That return is enough for top spot in the Pacific Division and fourth in the Eastern Conference, but it also highlights their volatility: they win often, yet drop points frequently.

Houston Dynamo FC II, by comparison, have been close to flawless. Ten wins from ten, 25 goals for and just 5 against give them a remarkable +20 goal difference and first place in the Eastern Conference. They have been perfect both home and away, with 4 home wins and 6 away wins, and their defensive record – only 5 goals conceded – underpins their status as the league’s form side. Portland’s positive but inconsistent campaign meets a juggernaut that has yet to taste defeat.

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Key Matchups

Colin Griffith vs Houston Dynamo FC II Back Line

For Portland Timbers II, Colin Griffith stands out across multiple statistical leaderboards. He appears among the top scorers, top assists, and top cards lists in MLS Next Pro for this season, having made 1 league appearance as a forward. While he has yet to record a goal or an assist, his presence in those rankings underlines his importance in Portland’s attacking setup and disciplinary profile, with 0 yellow and 0 red cards so far.

Griffith will be tasked with finding a way through a Houston Dynamo FC II defence that has conceded only 5 goals in 10 league matches and kept 5 clean sheets. With Houston allowing just 0.5 goals per game on average and maintaining a perfect record, the battle between Griffith’s movement and Houston’s organised back line will be central to Portland’s hopes of breaching the visitors.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent head-to-head meetings between Portland Timbers II and Houston Dynamo FC II have been competitive, with both sides enjoying wins home and away. Houston have had the upper hand in the most recent clashes, including a heavy victory earlier this year, but Portland have also claimed important home results at Providence Park and elsewhere.

  • 15 March 2026: Houston Dynamo FC II 5-0 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Group Stage)
  • 22 September 2025: Houston Dynamo FC II 3-1 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37)
  • 1 June 2024: Portland Timbers II 1-1 Houston Dynamo FC II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15, Portland Timbers II won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 11 September 2023: Portland Timbers II 1-3 Houston Dynamo FC II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 36)
  • 16 June 2023: Houston Dynamo FC II 1-2 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18)

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Prediction

Form and underlying numbers point strongly towards Houston Dynamo FC II avoiding defeat. They come into this fixture on a 10-match winning streak in the league, with an attacking output of 2.7 goals per match and a defence conceding just 0.5. Their league form string reads “WWWWWWWWWW”, and their last five matches show 12 goals scored and 4 conceded.

Portland Timbers II, despite leading their division and owning a respectable “WWLWL” league form line, concede at the same rate they score (1.5 per match). Their recent head-to-head record includes a 5-0 loss away to Houston on 15 March 2026 and a 3-1 defeat in Houston on 22 September 2025, though they did edge a penalty shootout at Providence Park on 1 June 2024 after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The prediction metrics give Portland only 10% chance of victory, with 45% on the draw and 45% on a Houston win, and explicitly advise a double chance of draw or Houston.

Predicted Score: Portland Timbers II 1-2 Houston Dynamo FC II

Portland Timbers II League Form

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Houston Dynamo FC II League Form

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Portland Timbers II Possible Starting Lineup

H. Sulte; B. Alex, C. Ferguson, Charles Ondo, C. Tommy; C. Cruthers, V. Enriquez, Lucas Fernandez-Kim, M. Kissel; Colin Griffith, Andrew Guerra.

Portland Timbers II have a deep squad across all lines, with multiple goalkeepers such as H. Sulte and M. Deisenhofer, a sizeable defensive unit including B. Alex, C. Ferguson and Charles Ondo, and a mix of midfielders like C. Cruthers, V. Enriquez and Lucas Fernandez-Kim. In attack, options such as Colin Griffith, Andrew Guerra and Daniel Xavier Cervantes Michel give flexibility. Given their 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, Portland are likely to set up with a balanced shape, aiming to protect against Houston’s potent attack while still committing numbers forward at Providence Park.

Houston Dynamo FC II Possible Starting Lineup

Pedro; Felipe Andrade, Reese Miller, N. Betancourt, Vinicius Silva; D. Gonzalez, Gustavo Dohmann, G. Rivera, T. Wiesner; Arthur Sousa, Austin Brummett.

Houston Dynamo FC II boast strong depth, with three goalkeepers including Pedro and Logan Erb, and a robust defensive group led by Felipe Andrade, Reese Miller and Vinicius Silva. In midfield, the likes of D. Gonzalez, Gustavo Dohmann and G. Rivera provide energy and control, while a varied attacking line featuring Arthur Sousa, Austin Brummett, D. Herrera and others underpins their 27-goal haul in 10 matches. Expect a proactive, front-foot tactical approach, with enough defensive solidity – evidenced by 5 clean sheets – to manage transitions against Portland’s forwards.

Portland Timbers II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Houston Dynamo FC II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Portland Timbers II:

  • None reported.

Houston Dynamo FC II:

  • None reported.

Betting Tips: Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

  • Result Tip: Back Houston Dynamo FC II on the double chance (draw or away win). With Houston given 45% to win and 45% to draw against just 10% for Portland, and riding a perfect “WWWWWWWWWW” league run, the safer angle is to side with the visitors not losing. (No odds available in the current market feed.)
  • Goals Tip: Consider backing over 1.5 total goals. Houston average 2.7 goals scored per match and Portland’s matches see 3.0 total goals on average (1.5 for, 1.5 against). Recent H2H games include scorelines of 5-0, 3-1 and 3-1, all comfortably clearing this line. (No odds available in the current market feed.)
  • Value Tip: Look at Houston Dynamo FC II to score at least twice. Their attack has produced 27 goals in 10 matches, with strong attacking metrics in the last five (12 goals, 2.4 per game), and they hit Portland for 5-0 on 15 March 2026. Against a Portland defence conceding 1.5 per game, Houston’s forward line offers strong upside. (No odds available in the current market feed.)

How to Watch Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

  • Spain: Movistar LaLiga
  • UK: Premier Sports
  • Australia: beIN Sports
  • India: FanCode
  • MENA: beIN Sports
  • South America: ESPN / Disney+
  • Africa: SuperSport

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

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