Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros predictions, Apr 20, 2026

Apr 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Cleveland Guardians

Houston Astros

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On April 20, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians will host the Houston Astros in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Guardians enter this game having triumphed in 3 of their last 5 contests, showcasing solid form as they seek to capitalize on home advantage. Their recent performance indicates a resilient lineup, able to leverage their familiarity with the home turf.

Conversely, the Houston Astros are struggling, having won only 1 of their last 5 matches. This dip in performance could point to underlying issues that the Guardians might exploit. Nevertheless, the Astros possess a wealth of experience and talent that could quickly turn their fortunes.

Bookmakers provide a close matchup in odds, with the Guardians slightly favored at 1.89 compared to the Astros’ 1.94. According to model predictions, there is a 51.1% chance of a home win for Cleveland, juxtaposed with a 48.9% probability of an away win for Houston, indicating a tight contest ahead.

Consideration of tactical approaches will be critical; the Guardians will aim to leverage their recent success while the Astros will seek to reclaim their form. This matchup, projected with a final score of 3:5, underscores the competitive nature of MLB play—no outcome is guaranteed.

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Cleveland
50.7%		 Houston
49.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:5

Outrights of MLB Houston Astros: 2.01% Cleveland Guardians: 1.61%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.88 1.92
MarathonBet 1.94 1.98
WilliamHill 1.85 1.91

Latest Results

19.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Baltimore Orioles – 8:4
18.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Baltimore Orioles – 4:2
17.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Baltimore Orioles – 4:6
16.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Baltimore Orioles – 4:2
15.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Cleveland Guardians – 5:3		 19.04.26 Houston Astros – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:7
18.04.26 Houston Astros – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:7
17.04.26 Houston Astros – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:9
16.04.26 Houston Astros – Colorado Rockies – 2:3
15.04.26 Houston Astros – Colorado Rockies – 3:1

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 3 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 4.
  • Cleveland has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Houston has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 78:81. (average 3.9:4.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 38:36. (average 3.5:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.07.25 Houston Astros – Cleveland Guardians – 2:4
    08.07.25 Houston Astros – Cleveland Guardians – 6:10
    07.07.25 Houston Astros – Cleveland Guardians – 5:7
    08.06.25 Cleveland Guardians – Houston Astros – 4:2
    07.06.25 Cleveland Guardians – Houston Astros – 3:5

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 New York Yankees 22 13 9 110:82 0.591
    2 Tampa Bay Rays 21 12 9 103:109 0.571
    3 Cleveland Guardians 23 13 10 95:95 0.565
    4 Detroit Tigers 22 12 10 94:75 0.545
    5 Texas Rangers 22 11 11 92:82 0.500
    6 Minnesota Twins 22 11 11 112:100 0.500
    7 Athletics 22 11 11 91:110 0.500
    8 Los Angeles Angels 23 11 12 115:104 0.478
    9 Baltimore Orioles 22 10 12 91:98 0.455
    10 Seattle Mariners 23 10 13 90:84 0.435
    11 Toronto Blue Jays 21 8 13 83:109 0.381
    12 Boston Red Sox 21 8 13 81:96 0.381
    13 Chicago White Sox 22 8 14 82:113 0.364
    14 Houston Astros 23 8 15 121:140 0.348
    15 Kansas City Royals 22 7 15 71:103 0.318

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 21 15 6 121:73 0.714
    2 Atlanta Braves 22 15 7 122:65 0.682
    3 San Diego Padres 22 15 7 96:79 0.682
    4 Cincinnati Reds 22 14 8 78:86 0.636
    5 St.Louis Cardinals 21 13 8 103:111 0.619
    6 Arizona Diamondbacks 22 13 9 99:102 0.591
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 22 13 9 113:88 0.591
    8 Milwaukee Brewers 21 12 9 106:87 0.571
    9 Chicago Cubs 21 12 9 112:82 0.571
    10 Washington Nationals 22 10 12 121:134 0.455
    11 Miami Marlins 22 10 12 100:101 0.455
    12 Colorado Rockies 22 9 13 89:99 0.409
    13 San Francisco Giants 22 9 13 75:96 0.409
    14 Philadelphia Phillies 21 8 13 75:113 0.381
    15 New York Mets 22 7 15 72:97 0.318

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.9 (28.37%)

    2. New York Yankees: 9.5 (8.66%)

    3. Seattle Mariners: 14 (5.88%)

    4. Atlanta Braves: 18 (4.57%)

    5. Philadelphia Phillies: 19 (4.33%)

    6. New York Mets: 19 (4.33%)

    7. Toronto Blue Jays: 20 (4.11%)

    8. Detroit Tigers: 20 (4.11%)

    9. Chicago Cubs: 21 (3.92%)

    10. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (3.58%)

    11. Texas Rangers: 23 (3.58%)

    12. Boston Red Sox: 26 (3.16%)

    13. Milwaukee Brewers: 31 (2.65%)

    14. Pittsburgh Pirates: 31 (2.65%)

    15. San Diego Padres: 36 (2.29%)

    16. Houston Astros: 41 (2.01%)

    17. Kansas City Royals: 41 (2.01%)

    18. Cleveland Guardians: 51 (1.61%)

    19. Cincinnati Reds: 51 (1.61%)

    20. Tampa Bay Rays: 67 (1.23%)

    21. Arizona Diamondbacks: 67 (1.23%)

    22. San Francisco Giants: 101 (0.81%)

    23. Athletics: 101 (0.81%)

    24. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.65%)

    25. Los Angeles Angels: 151 (0.54%)

    26. St.Louis Cardinals: 201 (0.41%)

    27. Miami Marlins: 201 (0.41%)

    28. Chicago White Sox: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Washington Nationals: 501 (0.16%)

    30. Colorado Rockies: 1001 (0.08%)

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