Atlanta United FC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
- Portland Timbers 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Portland Timbers | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Charlotte FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Toronto FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Oct | New York City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | New England Revolution | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 12 Mar | St. Louis City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Feb | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #28 |
| 11 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 3 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 8 |
| 14 | Scored | 22 |
| 23 | Conceded | 28 |
| -9 | GD | -6 |
| 0.79 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 21% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
Atlanta United FC are 14th (11 pts). Portland Timbers are 28th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Portland Timbers
0-15
2/5
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Atlanta United FC is hosting Portland Timbers for another epic battle.
- 2' What a strike from Eryk Williamson! The score is 0-1.
- 7' The travelling Portland Timbers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' What an equalizer from Caleb Wiley!
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Atlanta United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Atlanta United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Amar Sejdic made 279 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Larrys Mabiala.
- 50' Sensational shot from Thiago Almada. Atlanta United FC is back in the lead.
- 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 58' Goal! Giorgos Giakoumakis scores his 56 goal in 127 matches.
- 59' Goal! Giorgos Giakoumakis scores his 56 goal in 127 matches.
- 61' Portland Timbers player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' Portland Timbers seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 67' It’s a booking for Portland Timbers player. Eryk Williamson gets a Yellow card.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Zac McGraw on 68.
- 69' Marvin Loria has so much to prove this time. He replaces Santiago Moreno on 69 minute.
- 73' It is a substitution in Atlanta United FC team. Franco Ibarra is replaced by Santiago Sosa on 73 minute.
- 74' Goal! Luiz Araujo scores his 35 goal in 466 matches.
- 75' Luiz Araujo with the second goal in the match!
- 76' Diego Gutierrez is replacing Jaroslaw Niezgoda for the Portland Timbers side.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Ajani Fortune. He replaces Amar Sejdic on 77 minute.
- 81' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Santiago Sosa.
- 82' Pablo Bonilla is replacing Juan Mosquera for the Portland Timbers side.
- 83' What a strike from Tega Ikoba! The score is 6-2.
- 86' GOAL! Thiago Almada scores on 86.
- 89' The Atlanta United FC manager makes a substitution. Miles Robinson departs to be replaced by Luis Abram.
- Full Time. Atlanta United FC beats Portland Timbers
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 7
- 1
-
12
Miles Robinson ↓ Luis Abram 89'
- 23
-
13
Amar Sejdic ↓ Ajani Fortune 77'
- 15
-
14
Franco Ibarra ↓ Santiago Sosa 73'
-
26
Caleb Wiley ↓ Derrick Etienne 73'
- 22
Bench
- 31
-
18
Derrick Etienne ↑ 73'
-
4
Luis Abram ↑ 89'
-
5
Santiago Sosa ↑ 73'
- 2
-
19
Miguel Berry ↑ 77'
- 28
- 30
-
35
Ajani Fortune ↑ 77'
Coach
Gonzalo Pineda
Portland Timbers Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 21
- 33
- 19
- 5
- 31
- 13
-
18
Zac McGraw ↓ Tega Ikoba 76'
-
30
Santiago Moreno ↓ Marvin Loria 69'
- 11
- 99
-
29
Juan Mosquera ↓ Pablo Bonilla 82'
Bench
- 1
-
44
Marvin Loria ↑ 69'
-
28
Pablo Bonilla ↑ 82'
-
14
Justin Rasmussen ↑ 69'
-
16
Diego Gutierrez ↑ 76'
-
17
Tega Ikoba ↑ 76'
Coach
Giovanni Savarese
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josef Martinez | 4 |
| Dairon Asprilla | 2 |
| Santiago Moreno | 2 |
| Thiago Almada | 2 |
| Leandro Gonzalez Pirez | 1 |
| Luiz Araujo | 1 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 1 |
| Julian Gressel | 1 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2023-03-18
Atlanta United FC
5–1
Portland Timbers
W
2023-03-11
Charlotte FC
0–3
Atlanta United FC
W
2023-03-05
Atlanta United FC
1–1
Toronto FC
D
2023-02-26
Atlanta United FC
2–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2022-10-09
Atlanta United FC
1–2
New York City FC
L
2022-10-01
New England Revolution
2–1
Atlanta United FC
L
Portland Timbers Form
2023-03-18
Atlanta United FC
5–1
Portland Timbers
L
2023-03-12
Portland Timbers
1–2
St. Louis City
L
2023-03-04
Los Angeles FC
3–2
Portland Timbers
L
2023-02-28
Portland Timbers
1–0
Sporting Kansas City
W
2022-10-09
Real Salt Lake
3–1
Portland Timbers
L
2022-10-02
Portland Timbers
1–2
Los Angeles FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.17
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atlanta United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Portland Timbers
42%
Atlanta United FC or Portland Timbers
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | Portland Timbers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 21% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.