Sunday , 16 August 2026

Columbus Crew SC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Columbus Crew SC
1 – 1
Full Time
Portland Timbers
Sun 18 Sep 2022 · 17:00 UTC Lower.com Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Steven Moreira 10' Y
Steven Moreira 11' Y
Y 25' Yimmi Chara
Y 45' Bill Tuiloma
Y 66' Larrys Mabiala
Luis Diaz 68' Y
Y 71' Santiago Moreno
Juan Hernandez 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Columbus Crew SC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Lower.com Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

2
4
Columbus Crew SC 6 games · Avg 4.2 goals Portland Timbers
Last 5 meetings
2022-09-18 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Portland Timbers 2019-04-20 Columbus Crew SC 1–3 Portland Timbers 2018-09-20 Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew SC

Recent Form

Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Portland Timbers H 1–1 D
14 Sep Internacional CF Miami A 1–2 L
09 Sep Montreal Impact FC A 2–2 D
03 Sep Chicago Fire FC H 0–0 D
31 Aug Internacional CF Miami H 1–0 W
27 Aug FC Cincinnati A 2–2 D
Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Columbus Crew SC A 1–1 D
11 Sep Minnesota United FC H 1–0 W
04 Sep Atlanta United FC H 2–1 W
01 Sep Austin FC A 2–1 W
27 Aug Seattle Sounders FC H 2–1 W
21 Aug Sporting Kansas City A 1–4 L

Season Stats

Columbus Crew SC Portland Timbers
#10 Position #23
20 Points 24
18 Played 18
5 / 5 / 8 W / D / L 7 / 3 / 8
26 Scored 33
28 Conceded 33
-2 GD +0
1.11 PPG 1.33
28% Win % 39%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
6% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season

Columbus Crew SC are 10th (20 pts). Portland Timbers are 23rd (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/6
16-30
2/2
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Portland Timbers
0-15
2/5
16-30
4/5
31-45
4/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/–
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi 6 G 1 A
Wessam Abou Ali 5 G 1 A
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy 8 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Columbus Crew SC to score. At the same time, Portland Timbers does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Steven Moreira.
  • 11' Columbus Crew SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 16' Portland Timbers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' The referee calls foul for Yimmi Chara. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Eryk Williamson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 291 appearances.
  • 36' A stunning finish from Kevin Molino — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 37' GOAL! Kevin Molino fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 42' A quiet spell here at Lower.com Field. Columbus Crew SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Bill Tuiloma on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portland Timbers will be frustrated.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luis Diaz made 287 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Columbus Crew SC and Portland Timbers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 65' Croatia international Dario Zuparic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 66' A moment of madness from Larrys Mabiala on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portland Timbers will be frustrated.
  • 68' Luis Diaz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
  • 68' A tactical swap from Columbus Crew SC — Derrick Etienne on, Luis Diaz off on 68 minutes.
  • 71' Poor challenge from Santiago Moreno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
  • 81' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 82' Marvin Loria is ready to make an impact after coming on for Larrys Mabiala at the 82 minute mark.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Columbus Crew SC! Will Sands comes on to replace Pedro Santos.
  • 88' Portland Timbers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 89' Fresh legs for Portland Timbers! Nathan Fogaca comes on to replace Diego Chara.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Hernandez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Artur. He replaces Aidan Morris on 90 minute.
  • The points are shared — Columbus Crew SC 1-1 Portland Timbers. Honours even.

Lineups

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Caleb Porter

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Savarese

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Niko Hansen 2
Kevin Molino 2
Santiago Moreno 2
Lucas Zelarayan 2
Niko Hansen 2
Dairon Asprilla 2
Sebastian Blanco 1
Larrys Mabiala 1

Head to Head

2022-09-18 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Portland Timbers 2019-04-20 Columbus Crew SC 1–3 Portland Timbers 2018-09-20 Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew SC Form

2022-09-18 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Portland Timbers D 2022-09-14 Internacional CF Miami 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-09-09 Montreal Impact FC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC D 2022-09-03 Columbus Crew SC 0–0 Chicago Fire FC D 2022-08-31 Columbus Crew SC 1–0 Internacional CF Miami W 2022-08-27 FC Cincinnati 2–2 Columbus Crew SC D

Portland Timbers Form

2022-09-18 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Portland Timbers D 2022-09-11 Portland Timbers 1–0 Minnesota United FC W 2022-09-04 Portland Timbers 2–1 Atlanta United FC W 2022-09-01 Austin FC 1–2 Portland Timbers W 2022-08-27 Portland Timbers 2–1 Seattle Sounders FC W 2022-08-21 Sporting Kansas City 4–1 Portland Timbers L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.6 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6 Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for: Columbus Crew SC or Portland Timbers 73% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Columbus Crew SC37% Draw27% Portland Timbers36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
64%
Draw or Portland Timbers
63%
Columbus Crew SC or Portland Timbers
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Columbus Crew SC28% Draw43% Portland Timbers29%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push Portland Timbers covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 18% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 18% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.