Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins predictions, Jul 21, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Houston Astros

Miami Marlins

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As the Houston Astros prepare to host the Miami Marlins on July 21, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing matchup at Minute Maid Park. The Astros are looking to improve upon their recent performance, having secured only 1 win in their last 5 games. Despite this struggle, they enter the contest as favorites, with bookmakers offering odds of 1.78 for a home victory. The Astros have historically shown a strong batting lineup and solid defensive strategies, which could be pivotal against the Marlins.

Conversely, the Miami Marlins are facing a challenging stretch, having failed to register a win in their last 5 outings. At odds of 2.11 for an away win, they will need to harness their pitching strength and find consistency at the plate to pull off a surprise against the Astros.

According to model predictions, there’s a 52.3% probability for a Houston victory, while Miami sits at 47.7%. The forecast suggests a competitive game, with a predicted final score of 5:3 in favor of the Astros. Ultimately, while the home field advantage leans towards Houston, both teams will be eager to break their recent funk, making this matchup one to watch closely.

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Houston
54.3%		 Miami
45.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.76 2.07
MarathonBet 1.79 2.17
WilliamHill 1.79 2.12
Best for US Customers 1.76 2.08

Latest Results

19.07.26 Houston Astros – Baltimore Orioles – 2:5
18.07.26 Houston Astros – Baltimore Orioles – 2:4
17.07.26 Houston Astros – Baltimore Orioles – 2:3
12.07.26 Texas Rangers – Houston Astros – 6:5
11.07.26 Texas Rangers – Houston Astros – 3:9		 19.07.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Miami Marlins – 3:1
18.07.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Miami Marlins – 8:6
17.07.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Miami Marlins – 2:1
12.07.26 Miami Marlins – Cleveland Guardians – 2:5
11.07.26 Miami Marlins – Cleveland Guardians – 1:4

Facts

  • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 12 and 6).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Houston won 4.
  • Recent form of Houston has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Miami has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Houston won 15 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 108:54. (average 5.4:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 37:27. (average 4.1:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.03.26 Houston Astros – Miami Marlins – 1:0
    11.03.26 Miami Marlins – Houston Astros – 1:4
    07.03.26 Houston Astros – Miami Marlins – 5:4
    05.03.26 Miami Marlins – Houston Astros – 2:0
    25.02.26 Miami Marlins – Houston Astros – 1:4

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 98 56 42 435:421 0.571
    2 New York Yankees 99 55 44 467:382 0.556
    3 Chicago White Sox 98 52 46 469:424 0.531
    4 Cleveland Guardians 100 52 48 392:404 0.520
    5 Boston Red Sox 98 50 48 413:368 0.510
    6 Texas Rangers 99 50 49 412:443 0.505
    7 Seattle Mariners 100 50 50 402:389 0.500
    8 Baltimore Orioles 100 49 51 459:472 0.490
    9 Minnesota Twins 100 49 51 479:503 0.490
    10 Toronto Blue Jays 99 46 53 397:442 0.465
    11 Detroit Tigers 99 46 53 418:387 0.465
    12 Houston Astros 101 47 54 455:508 0.465
    13 Athletics 99 42 57 443:557 0.424
    14 Kansas City Royals 100 40 60 426:525 0.400
    15 Los Angeles Angels 100 39 61 434:496 0.390

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 100 63 37 517:362 0.630
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 99 62 37 502:371 0.626
    3 Atlanta Braves 98 57 41 489:381 0.582
    4 Chicago Cubs 99 56 43 502:440 0.566
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 100 55 45 432:445 0.550
    6 Miami Marlins 100 52 48 447:428 0.520
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 100 52 48 533:479 0.520
    8 St.Louis Cardinals 98 51 47 444:440 0.520
    9 Arizona Diamondbacks 99 51 48 433:444 0.515
    10 Washington Nationals 100 50 50 545:530 0.500
    11 San Diego Padres 99 49 50 405:437 0.495
    12 Cincinnati Reds 98 45 53 414:473 0.459
    13 San Francisco Giants 99 42 57 408:469 0.424
    14 New York Mets 100 42 58 409:471 0.420
    15 Colorado Rockies 101 40 61 484:574 0.396

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