Miller, Kamal Ayala, David The away team have replaced Kamal Miller with David Ayala. This is the fourth substitution made today by Phil Neville.
Bassi, Amine Raines, Brooklyn Brooklyn Raines is replacing Amine Bassi for the home team.
Zuparic, Dario Araujo, Miguel Miguel Araujo is on a sub for Dario Zuparic for Portland.
Aliyu, Ibrahim Smith, Brad Brad Smith is on a sub for Ibrahim Aliyu for Houston.
Artur At Shell Energy Stadium, Artur has been yellow-carded for the home team.
Asprilla, Dairon Fogaca, Nathan The away team replace Dairon Asprilla with Nathan Fogaca.
Kowalczyk, Sebastian Segal, Gabe Houston make their first substitution with Gabe Segal replacing Sebastian Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk, Sebastian Sebastian Kowalczyk for Houston has been booked by Erick Lezama Pavon and receives a first yellow card.
Paredes, Cristhian Williamson, Eryk Eryk Williamson is replacing Cristhian Paredes for the away team.
Miller, Kamal Kamal Miller (Portland) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
Zuparic, Dario Portland's Dario Zuparic has been booked in Houston.
Dorsey, Griffin Griffin Dorsey (Houston) gets a yellow card.
Aliyu, Ibrahim (Scorer) Ibrahim Aliyu puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.
The match has started at Shell Energy Stadium.
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Major League SoccerPortland TimbersMajor League SoccerHouston DynamoMajor League SoccerPortland TimbersMajor League SoccerHouston DynamoMajor League SoccerPortland TimbersHouston DynamoMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerPortland TimbersMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League SoccerThe upcoming Major League Soccer match between Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers is scheduled to take place at the BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday, 17 March 2024, at 00:30 UTC. This game is particularly significant as it is part of the competitive MLS season.
Reflecting on their last encounter on 22 October 2023, Houston Dynamo emerged victorious with a 3-1 win against Portland Timbers. Over their past 10 meetings, the head-to-head statistics indicate that Portland Timbers have a better record with 5 wins, while Houston Dynamo has won twice, and the remaining 3 matches ended in draws. Specifically, Houston Dynamo has won once at home and once as the guest, whereas Portland Timbers have secured 4 wins at home and 1 as the guest.
Concerning the broadcast details, the match will be available for streaming in the United Kingdom via bet365, which is categorized as a bookmaker.
Statistical predictions for the game suggest a 50.78% chance for a home team victory, a 24.3% chance for a draw, and a 24.92% chance for an away team win. According to the provided bet365 odds, Houston Dynamo has been given odds of 1.95, a draw is at 3.6, and Portland Timbers are at 3.8.
