Portland Thorns vs Houston Dash

The Facts

• An intriguing matchup between an upper-bracket team and a mid-table rival (ranked 5th in the Promotion ~ NWSL Women PlayoffsQuarter~finals) and 12th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portland Thorns won 4.
• In recent outings, Portland Thorns has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Houston Dash is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Recently, Houston Dash has had a run of games away from home.
• Portland Thorns carries the favorite tag into this contest.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Portland Thorns has recorded 13 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 41:18 (averaging 2.1:0.9 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Portland Thorns against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with 21:11 goals (averaging 2.1:1.1 per game).