Houston Dash and Portland Thorns meet on Sunday, Nov 1 at 11:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the National Women's Soccer League. Just 1 point separate them in the standings.

Houston Dash come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Portland Thorns, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Houston Dash won their last outing, while Portland Thorns suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Houston Dash face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Portland Thorns have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Houston Dash won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Houston Dash a slight edge, but Portland Thorns are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.