Sunday , 16 August 2026

Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Minnesota United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Portland Timbers
Sun 25 Jul 2021 · 00:00 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Allianz 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

9
4
3
Minnesota United FC 16 games · Avg 3.0 goals Portland Timbers
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-25 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Portland Timbers 2021-06-27 Portland Timbers 0–1 Minnesota United FC 2020-03-02 Portland Timbers 1–3 Minnesota United FC 2019-09-22 Portland Timbers 0–0 Minnesota United FC 2019-08-04 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Portland Timbers

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Portland Timbers H 2–1 W
18 Jul Seattle Sounders FC H 1–0 W
08 Jul Colorado Rapids SC A 0–2 L
04 Jul San Jose Earthquakes H 2–2 D
27 Jun Portland Timbers A 1–0 W
24 Jun Austin FC H 2–0 W
Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Minnesota United FC A 1–2 L
22 Jul Los Angeles FC H 2–1 W
18 Jul FC Dallas H 1–0 W
02 Jul Austin FC A 1–4 L
27 Jun Minnesota United FC H 0–1 L
24 Jun Houston Dynamo A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Minnesota United FC Portland Timbers
#25 Position #23
24 Points 24
18 Played 18
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 7 / 3 / 8
20 Scored 33
25 Conceded 33
-5 GD +0
1.33 PPG 1.33
33% Win % 39%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
6% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season

Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). Portland Timbers are 23rd (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ 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)

Minnesota United FC
Kelvin Yeboah 8 G
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy 8 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Allianz Field. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Portland Timbers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' What a moment for Felipe Mora! That strike on 10 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Minnesota United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' Emanuel Reynoso, a Argentina , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' The Portland Timbers bench stirs into life. Marvin Loria is withdrawn and Diego Valeri gets his opportunity.
  • 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Minnesota United FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Wil Trapp, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 57' Ethan Finlay has so much to prove this time. He replaces Niko Hansen on 57 minute.
  • 62' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portland Timbers backline.
  • 65' Renzo Jose Zambrano gets the nod from Portland Timbers. He replaces Cristhian Paredes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' 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.
  • 74' The USA Chase Gasper breaks the deadlock on 74 minutes. 1-1!
  • 79' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 82' Sebastian Blanco gets the nod from Portland Timbers. He replaces Yimmi Chara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' What a strike from Robin Lod! The score is 2-1.
  • 87' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jan Gregus is hanging Emanuel Reynoso on the field on 87 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Portland Timbers.

Lineups

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Savarese

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bongokuhle Hlongwane 4
Sebastian Blanco 4
Luis Amarilla 3
Robin Lod 3
Diego Valeri 2
Romario Ibarra 2
Alvas Powell 2
Jaroslaw Niezgoda 2

Head to Head

2021-07-25 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Portland Timbers 2021-06-27 Portland Timbers 0–1 Minnesota United FC 2020-03-02 Portland Timbers 1–3 Minnesota United FC 2019-09-22 Portland Timbers 0–0 Minnesota United FC 2019-08-04 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Portland Timbers

Minnesota United FC Form

2021-07-25 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Portland Timbers W 2021-07-18 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2021-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Minnesota United FC L 2021-07-04 Minnesota United FC 2–2 San Jose Earthquakes D 2021-06-27 Portland Timbers 0–1 Minnesota United FC W 2021-06-24 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Austin FC W

Portland Timbers Form

2021-07-25 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Portland Timbers L 2021-07-22 Portland Timbers 2–1 Los Angeles FC W 2021-07-18 Portland Timbers 1–0 FC Dallas W 2021-07-02 Austin FC 4–1 Portland Timbers L 2021-06-27 Portland Timbers 0–1 Minnesota United FC L 2021-06-24 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Portland Timbers D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7 Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Minnesota United FC54% Draw24% Portland Timbers22%
Actual: Minnesota United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Portland Timbers
46%
Minnesota United FC or Portland Timbers
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Minnesota United FC35% Draw45% Portland Timbers20%
Actual: Portland Timbers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap Minnesota United FC covers Push Portland Timbers covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 22% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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