Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Prediction: Key Stats & Betting 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 between two of the early pacesetters in their respective divisions. The match in Portland, Oregon, pits the Pacific Division leaders against a flawless Frontier Division side that has yet to drop a point.

Portland Timbers II sit on 20 points from 10 matches, ranked 1st in the Pacific Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference, with a record built on six wins and four defeats. Houston Dynamo FC II arrive as the form team of MLS Next Pro: 10 wins from 10, 28 points, and 1st place in both the Frontier Division and the Eastern Conference, already in the confirmed “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone.

With Houston boasting a huge +20 goal difference (25 scored, 5 conceded) and Portland showing more volatility but clear attacking potential, this fixture should attract attention from fans looking for Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II predictions and MLS Next Pro betting tips, especially given the rich recent head-to-head history between the sides.

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Key Stats

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

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

• Position: 4 vs 1 (Eastern Conference)
• 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 underline the contrast in profiles. Portland Timbers II have 6 wins and 4 defeats from 10 matches, with 14 goals scored and 12 conceded, reflecting a positive but narrow goal difference and a tendency for tight contests. At home they have won 3 and lost 3, scoring 9 and conceding 7, so Providence Park has not been an impregnable fortress.

Houston Dynamo FC II, by comparison, have been relentless. Ten wins from ten, 25 goals scored and only 5 conceded speak to dominance at both ends of the pitch. They have been perfect both at home (4 wins, 13 scored, 0 conceded) and away (6 wins, 12 scored, 5 conceded), and already occupy a confirmed play-off promotion slot in the Eastern Conference. The underlying team statistics back this up: an average of 2.7 goals scored per game and just 0.5 conceded, with a biggest home win of 5-0 and an away high of 4-1.

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Key Matchups

Colin Griffith vs Houston Dynamo FC II Back Line

Portland’s standout name across the attacking and disciplinary leaderboards is Colin Griffith. The 21-year-old forward appears in the top scorers, top assists, top yellow cards and top red cards lists for MLS Next Pro this season. He has made 1 league appearance for Portland Timbers II, playing as a forward, and while he has yet to register a goal or assist, his dual presence in scoring and card charts suggests he is central to Portland’s front-line intensity.

He will be up against a Houston Dynamo FC II defence that has conceded just 5 goals in 10 league matches and kept 5 clean sheets. At home Houston have been flawless defensively with 0 goals conceded, and away they still average only 0.8 goals against per game. With Portland averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.5 against, Griffith’s ability to trouble this miserly back line could be decisive in whether the hosts can disrupt Houston’s perfect run.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These two sides have built a competitive and relatively high-scoring rivalry in MLS Next Pro across recent seasons. Houston have had the better of the more recent encounters, but Portland have shown they can win both home and away when they execute well. Below are the last seven meetings, all in MLS Next Pro:

• 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 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)
• 20 June 2022: Portland Timbers II 2-1 Houston Dynamo FC II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)
• 17 April 2022: Houston Dynamo FC II 4-1 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)

Portland Timbers II vs Houston Dynamo FC II Prediction

Form and underlying metrics point strongly towards Houston Dynamo FC II avoiding defeat. Houston’s league form string of “WWWWWWWWWW” and a 10-match winning streak across MLS Next Pro contrasts with Portland’s more mixed “WWLWL” in the conference standings and a season record featuring four defeats. Houston’s attack averages 2.7 goals per game, while their defence concedes just 0.5, and they have already thrashed Portland 5-0 on 15 March 2026.

However, Portland have shown they can be dangerous at Providence Park, and the head-to-head record includes a penalty shootout win for the hosts on 1 June 2024 after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. The prediction metrics give Houston a 45% chance of victory and a 45% chance of a draw, with only 10% on a home win, and explicitly recommend “Double chance: draw or Houston Dynamo FC II”. That suggests an away-leaning but potentially competitive contest, with Houston’s quality likely to tell over 90 minutes.

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 (GK); B. Alex, C. Ferguson, Charles Ondo, C. Tommy (Defenders); C. Cruthers, V. Enriquez, Lucas Fernandez-Kim, E. Izoita, N. Zendejas (Midfielders); Colin Griffith (Forward).

Portland Timbers II have depth across the back line with defenders such as B. Alex, C. Ferguson and Charles Ondo, while the midfield options of C. Cruthers, V. Enriquez and Lucas Fernandez-Kim give flexibility in how aggressively they set up against a potent Houston side. In attack, Colin Griffith stands out as a focal point and appears across the league’s attacking and disciplinary leaderboards, underlining his prominence. With multiple young attackers like B. Barjolo and Andrew Guerra also available, Portland can adjust between a more cautious shape and a front-foot approach depending on game state.

Houston Dynamo FC II Possible Starting Lineup

Pedro (GK); Felipe Andrade, Reese Miller, N. Betancourt, E. Hata (Defenders); D. Gonzalez, Gustavo Dohmann, G. Rivera, T. Wiesner (Midfielders); Arthur Sousa, Austin Brummett (Forwards).

Houston Dynamo FC II’s squad profile explains their dominant record. At the back, players such as Felipe Andrade and Reese Miller are part of a unit that has delivered 5 clean sheets in 10 league matches. In midfield, the likes of D. Gonzalez, Gustavo Dohmann and G. Rivera underpin a side that controls matches and feeds a varied attack featuring Arthur Sousa, Austin Brummett and several other forwards. With 27 goals scored and no matches without scoring, Houston have the personnel to maintain their high-tempo, attacking style both home and away.

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). The prediction metrics assign only 10% to a Portland victory, with 45% each on draw and Houston, and explicitly advise “Double chance : draw or Houston Dynamo FC II”. Houston’s perfect 10-win record and superior goal difference support a strong away-leaning stance.
• Goals Tip: Consider a goals market that expects at least one Houston goal but not an extreme scoreline. Houston average 2.7 goals for per match and Portland’s games average 3.0 total goals (1.5 for, 1.5 against). Recent head-to-heads include 5-0 and 3-1 Houston wins, plus tighter 2-1 and 2-1 scorelines, suggesting a solid chance of multiple goals in the match.
• Value Tip: Look towards Houston Dynamo FC II to win without conceding as a higher-risk angle. Houston have 5 clean sheets in 10 games and have not failed to score once this season, while Portland have failed to score twice and recently lost 5-0 away to this same opponent. Houston’s defensive record (0.5 goals conceded per game) offers upside in correct-score or win-to-nil markets.

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

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