Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Charlotte FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 May | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 May | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Charlotte FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #28 |
| 22 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 8 |
| 18 | Scored | 22 |
| 22 | Conceded | 28 |
| -4 | GD | -6 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 40% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Portland Timbers are 28th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Allianz Field!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Phil Neville might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portland Timbers backline.
- 15' Dayne St. Clair is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Minnesota United FC so far.
- 17' What a moment for Jonathan Rodriguez! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' Miguel Araujo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portland Timbers tonight.
- 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' Miguel Tapias catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 42.
- 44' Portland Timbers player sees a card in front of him.
- 49' 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.
- 54' 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.
- 56' Carlos Harvey makes way for Robin Lod at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 58' The crowd applauds Felipe Mora as he leaves the pitch. Eric Miller steps in for Portland Timbers.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Robin Lod has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Miguel Araujo.
- 69' The Portland Timbers manager makes a substitution. David Ayala departs to be replaced by Antony.
- 74' The travelling Portland Timbers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Teemu Pukki makes way for D.J. Taylor at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 82' Sensational shot from Sang-bin Jeong. Minnesota United FC is back in the lead.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dairon Asprilla on 82 minutes.
- 85' Portland Timbers ring the changes. Miguel Araujo has done his job and it is now time for Nathan to step up.
- 90' Minnesota United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Portland Timbers will have plenty to reflect on. Minnesota United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↓ D.J. Taylor 79'
- 20
- 15
- 7
-
67
Carlos Harvey ↓ Robin Lod 56'
- 97
-
37
Caden Clark ↓ Kervin Arriaga 56'
- 8
- 21
- 4
- 2
Bench
-
17
Robin Lod ↑ 56'
- 3
- 1
-
27
D.J. Taylor ↑ 79'
-
14
Tani Oluwaseyi ↑ 56'
-
33
Kervin Arriaga ↑ 56'
-
11
Sang-bin Jeong ↑ 56'
- 40
- 25
Coach
Eric Ramsay
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 27
-
22
Cristhian Paredes ↓ Diego Chara 58'
-
2
Miguel Araujo ↓ Nathan 85'
- 13
- 14
- 16
- 4
-
9
Felipe Mora ↓ Eric Miller 58'
-
24
David Ayala ↓ Antony 69'
- 29
Bench
-
21
Diego Chara ↑ 58'
-
19
Eryk Williamson ↑ 85'
- 41
-
15
Eric Miller ↑ 58'
-
99
Nathan ↑ 85'
- 18
-
11
Antony ↑ 69'
Coach
Phil Neville
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Blanco | 4 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 4 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Luis Amarilla | 3 |
| Sang-bin Jeong | 2 |
| Romario Ibarra | 2 |
| Alvas Powell | 2 |
| Diego Valeri | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2024-05-19
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2024-05-16
Minnesota United FC
2–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2024-05-04
Atlanta United FC
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2024-04-28
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2024-04-21
Charlotte FC
0–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2024-04-14
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Houston Dynamo
L
Portland Timbers Form
2024-05-19
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
L
2024-05-16
Portland Timbers
4–2
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2024-05-12
Portland Timbers
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2024-05-04
Charlotte FC
2–0
Portland Timbers
L
2024-04-28
Los Angeles FC
3–2
Portland Timbers
L
2024-04-20
Columbus Crew SC
2–2
Portland Timbers
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Portland Timbers
47%
Minnesota United FC or Portland Timbers
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portland Timbers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Portland Timbers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.