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As the Houston Texans prepare to host the Las Vegas Raiders on August 20, 2026, both teams will look to bounce back from disappointing performances in their most recent outings. The Texans are still seeking their first win of the season after suffering a loss in their latest match, while the Raiders face a similar situation, having also failed to secure a victory in their last contest.
Tactically, the Texans will need to leverage their home-field advantage, focusing on a strong defensive showing to stifle the Raiders’ offensive threats. The ability to establish a solid ground game could be critical for Houston as they look to control the clock and set the tone early. Conversely, the Raiders will aim to exploit any weaknesses in the Texans’ secondary, utilizing a balanced attack that can stretch the field and open up rushing lanes.
Current bookmaker odds favor the Texans slightly at 1.72, while the Raiders sit at 1.99. With both teams in search of momentum, this matchup poses a crucial opportunity for either squad to turn their fortunes around. As always with NFL clashes, unpredictable outcomes are a hallmark, making this an intriguing contest for both fans and bettors alike.
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| Houston 54.1% |
Las Vegas 45.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 21:19
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.79 | 2.09 | ||
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1.72 | 2.08 | ||
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1.77 | 2.1 | ||
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1.72 | 1.99 | ||
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1.73 | 1.99 |
Latest Results
| 13.08.26 Houston Texans – Los Angeles Chargers – 7:27 18.01.26 New England Patriots – Houston Texans – 28:16 12.01.26 Pittsburgh Steelers – Houston Texans – 6:30 04.01.26 Houston Texans – Indianapolis Colts – 38:30 27.12.25 Los Angeles Chargers – Houston Texans – 16:20 |
13.08.26 Las Vegas Raiders – Arizona Cardinals – 14:27 04.01.26 Las Vegas Raiders – Kansas City Chiefs – 14:12 28.12.25 Las Vegas Raiders – New York Giants – 10:34 21.12.25 Houston Texans – Las Vegas Raiders – 23:21 14.12.25 Philadelphia Eagles – Las Vegas Raiders – 31:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.12.25 Houston Texans – Las Vegas Raiders – 23:21 23.10.22 Las Vegas Raiders – Houston Texans – 38:20 27.10.19 Houston Texans – Las Vegas Raiders – 27:24 07.01.17 Houston Texans – Las Vegas Raiders – 27:14 21.11.16 Las Vegas Raiders – Houston Texans – 27:20 |
Standings
Pre-season
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Chicago Bears | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34:10 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Denver Broncos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27:7 | 1.000 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Chargers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27:7 | 1.000 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28:9 | 1.000 |
| 5 | Baltimore Ravens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24:7 | 1.000 |
| 6 | Buffalo Bills | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29:14 | 1.000 |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20:7 | 1.000 |
| 8 | Dallas Cowboys | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17:7 | 1.000 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Rams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 1.000 |
| 10 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24:16 | 1.000 |
| 11 | Tennessee Titans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 1.000 |
| 12 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24:20 | 1.000 |
| 13 | Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 1.000 |
| 14 | Cincinnati Bengals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 1.000 |
| 15 | Arizona Cardinals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 57:47 | 0.500 |
| 16 | Carolina Panthers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47:59 | 0.500 |
| 17 | Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0.000 |
| 18 | New England Patriots | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0.000 |
| 19 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.000 |
| 20 | New York Giants | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.000 |
| 21 | New Orleans Saints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:24 | 0.000 |
| 22 | San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.000 |
| 23 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.000 |
| 24 | New York Jets | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.000 |
| 25 | Seattle Seahawks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:17 | 0.000 |
| 26 | Las Vegas Raiders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.000 |
| 27 | Miami Dolphins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:20 | 0.000 |
| 28 | Philadelphia Eagles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:24 | 0.000 |
| 29 | Green Bay Packers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.000 |
| 30 | Atlanta Falcons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:27 | 0.000 |
| 31 | Houston Texans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:27 | 0.000 |
| 32 | Cleveland Browns | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.000 |
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