Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Portland Timbers 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 4–4 | D |
| 24 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Minnesota United FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 24 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–1 | W |
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)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
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' The wait is over. Portland Timbers get us underway at Allianz Field.
- 1' GOAL! Sebastian Blanco fires home to make it 0-1!
- 6' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 9' What composure from Franco Fragapane! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 14' The 26-year-old Santiago Moreno has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' That is a Yellow card for Portland Timbers. Diego Chara will be fuming at that decision.
- 21' Bongokuhle Hlongwane adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 26' Minnesota United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Tomas Chancalay scoring 1 goals.
- 31' 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.
- 33' Diego Chara is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Minnesota United FC in their trying to find a way past Portland Timbers's compact .
- 41' Luis Amarilla adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 46' Supporters expect more eagerness from Emanuel Reynoso, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 17 goals in the last 12 games.
- 50' Against the run of play, Sebastian Blanco has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Boxall.
- 53' Jaroslaw Niezgoda adds to his 0 season tally! Portland Timbers lead 3-3 — and this changes everything.
- 54' Jaroslaw Niezgoda does the damage! The net is bulging and Portland Timbers surge ahead!
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portland Timbers that had 291 games and scored 469 goals.
- 63' The referee shows Portland Timbers player a Yellow card on 63.
- 65' What a moment for Sebastian Blanco! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' A stunning finish from Luis Amarilla — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' The crowd applauds D.J. Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Alan Benitez steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Kervin Arriaga is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 72.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kervin Arriaga.
- 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David Ayala.
- 75' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 75.
- 76' Minnesota United FC make a change. Kervin Arriaga trudges off to be replaced by Joseph Rosales on 76 minutes.
- 81' USA international D.J. Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dairon Asprilla.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dairon Asprilla on 84.
- 88' Marvin Loria is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sebastian Blanco at the 88 minute mark.
- 90' Emanuel Reynoso catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Portland Timbers make a change. Jaroslaw Niezgoda trudges off to be replaced by Felipe Mora on 90 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 4-4 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 17
- 92
- 15
- 7
- 10
- 9
- 97
-
27
D.J. Taylor ↓ Alan Benitez 71'
- 21
-
33
Kervin Arriaga ↓ Joseph Rosales 76'
Bench
- 1
- 91
- 11
- 14
- 18
- 4
- 36
-
8
Joseph Rosales ↑ 76'
-
2
Alan Benitez ↑ 71'
Coach
Adrian Heath
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Yimmi Chara ↓ Dairon Asprilla 76'
- 2
- 21
- 33
-
10
Sebastian Blanco ↓ Marvin Loria 88'
- 5
- 31
- 13
- 24
- 30
-
11
Jaroslaw Niezgoda ↓ Felipe Mora 90'
Bench
- 1
- 25
-
27
Dairon Asprilla ↑ 76'
-
44
Marvin Loria ↑ 88'
-
9
Felipe Mora ↑ 90'
- 28
- 18
- 14
- 99
Coach
Giovanni Savarese
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Blanco | 4 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 4 |
| Luis Amarilla | 3 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Alvas Powell | 2 |
| Diego Valeri | 2 |
| Romario Ibarra | 2 |
| Alvas Powell | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2022-07-30
Minnesota United FC
4–4
Portland Timbers
D
2022-07-24
Houston Dynamo
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2022-07-17
Minnesota United FC
2–0
D.C. United SC
W
2022-07-14
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2022-07-09
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2022-07-04
Minnesota United FC
3–2
Real Salt Lake
W
Portland Timbers Form
2022-07-30
Minnesota United FC
4–4
Portland Timbers
D
2022-07-24
Portland Timbers
2–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2022-07-18
Portland Timbers
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2022-07-09
Seattle Sounders FC
0–3
Portland Timbers
W
2022-07-04
Nashville SC
2–2
Portland Timbers
D
2022-06-30
Portland Timbers
2–1
Houston Dynamo
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Portland Timbers 77% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Portland Timbers
55%
Minnesota United FC or Portland Timbers
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–4 not predicted4 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 2
4%
0 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Portland Timbers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

