Houston is coming into this match not playing in great form in their recent matches. They have lost 2 of their last 3 matches with no wins in that span and they have also lost 6 of their last 9 matches with just 1 win in that span going back to the preseason. Their attack has not been great as they have scored just 2 goals in their last 3 matches while allowing 4 goals in those. They are also in a bad spot here as they played a midweek match against Columbus in the Champions Cup which was a match they put a lot of effort into winning, wanting to advance in that competition. They are going up against a Portland side that does not have any extra competitions to worry about and has been in very good form to start the season. They have won 2 of their 3 matches this season with no losses in that span. Their attack has also been very potent in those as they have scored at least 2 goals in each of their 3 matches. Portland has also had some extra rest as they did not play a midweek match and they are going to have a lot of confidence as they are coming off of a 2-1 win against NYCFC in their 1st away match of the season. Portland has a very potent attack right now and they will have no problem finding the net on this Houston defense playing on short rest which will be enough to get them at least a point here. Portland will win this match or at least draw, take Portland +0.5 here.
USA MLS: Portland Timbers +0.5, Rot. 209805