Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Los Angeles FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Portland Timbers 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee Matthew Nelson
- Referee Silviu Petrescu
- Referee Jose Da Silva
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 6–2 | W |
| 14 Jul | Houston Dynamo | H | 3–3 | D |
| 09 Mar | Philadelphia Union | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jul | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Nashville SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #28 |
| 24 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 7 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 8 |
| 24 | Scored | 22 |
| 17 | Conceded | 28 |
| +7 | GD | -6 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 47% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
85%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
Los Angeles FC are 20th (24 pts). Portland Timbers are 28th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
3/2
■ 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 wait is over. Portland Timbers get us underway at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- 5' 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.
- 7' Jaroslaw Niezgoda doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 12' Los Angeles FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Giovanni Savarese might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 29' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Chris Duvall.
- 34' Portland Timbers looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Kristoffer Velde scoring 1 goals.
- 36' Magnificent from Bradley Wright-Phillips! That is 54 goals in 283 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 40' Los Angeles FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mark-Anthony Kaye on 40.
- 45' Portland Timbers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Time for substitution for Portland Timbers. Marvin Loria is replaced by Yimmi Chara.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Los Angeles FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' A moment of madness from Sebastian Blanco on 54 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portland Timbers will be frustrated.
- 58' Portland Timbers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jeremy Ebobisse is hanging Jaroslaw Niezgoda on the field on 58 minute.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eduard Atuesta on 60.
- 65' Cristhian Paredes is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 67' Bradley Wright-Phillips makes way for Andy Najar at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Los Angeles FC.
- 69' The crowd applauds Andy Polo as he leaves the pitch. Diego Valeri steps in for Portland Timbers.
- 74' Portland Timbers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' A change in the Los Angeles FC ranks — Mark-Anthony Kaye exits the field as Bryce Duke enters on 79.
- 81' What an equalizer from Jeremy Ebobisse!
- 86' The travelling Portland Timbers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' The Portland Timbers bench stirs into life. Marco Farfan is withdrawn and Jorge Villafana gets his opportunity.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 66
- 20
- 9
- 7
- 14
- 27
- 4
- 23
- 17
- 8
Bench
- 1
- 2
- 5
-
24
Andy Najar ↑ 67'
-
13
Mohamed El Mounir ↑ 67'
- 15
-
11
Jose Cifuentes ↑ 67'
- 16
-
19
Bryce Duke ↑ 79'
- 21
Coach
Bob Bradley
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Andy Polo ↓ Diego Valeri 69'
- 21
- 25
- 22
- 12
- 10
-
32
Marco Farfan ↓ Jorge Villafana 89'
-
44
Marvin Loria ↓ Yimmi Chara 46'
- 11
- 15
- 13
Bench
-
23
Yimmi Chara ↑ 46'
-
4
Jorge Villafana ↑ 89'
- 19
-
8
Diego Valeri ↑ 69'
- 33
- 18
-
30
Eryk Williamson ↑ 69'
-
17
Jeremy Ebobisse ↑ 58'
- 40
- 31
- 9
- 28
Coach
Giovanni Savarese
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Jeremy Ebobisse | 4 |
| Felipe Mora | 4 |
| Dairon Asprilla | 4 |
| Cristhian Paredes | 4 |
| Denis Bouanga | 3 |
| Mark-Anthony Kaye | 3 |
| Santiago Moreno | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
2020-07-24
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Portland Timbers
D
2020-07-19
Los Angeles FC
6–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2020-07-14
Los Angeles FC
3–3
Houston Dynamo
D
2020-03-09
Los Angeles FC
3–3
Philadelphia Union
D
2020-03-01
Los Angeles FC
1–0
Internacional CF Miami
W
2019-10-06
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
Portland Timbers Form
2020-07-24
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Portland Timbers
D
2020-07-19
Portland Timbers
2–1
Houston Dynamo
W
2020-07-14
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Portland Timbers
W
2020-03-08
Portland Timbers
1–0
Nashville SC
W
2020-03-02
Portland Timbers
1–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-10-20
Real Salt Lake
2–1
Portland Timbers
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.28
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Portland Timbers
46%
Los Angeles FC or Portland Timbers
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Portland Timbers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 20% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.