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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Minnesota United FC and Portland Timbers has kicked off!
- 5' Miguel Araujo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' The Uruguay Jonathan Rodriguez breaks the deadlock on 17 minutes. 0-1!
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maxime Crepeau made 279 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portland Timbers backline.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Portland Timbers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 42' The referee calls foul for Miguel Tapias. He receives a card.
- 44' Evander catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 44.
- 49' Michael Boxall has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Carlos Harvey makes way for Robin Lod at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 58' Portland Timbers ring the changes. Felipe Mora has done his job and it is now time for Eric Miller to step up.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Portland Timbers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' Robin Lod is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Miguel Araujo.
- 69' Antony is replacing David Ayala for the Portland Timbers side.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 79' A tactical swap from Minnesota United FC — D.J. Taylor on, Teemu Pukki off on 79 minutes.
- 82' Sang-bin Jeong is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dairon Asprilla on 82.
- 85' Portland Timbers ring the changes. Miguel Araujo has done his job and it is now time for Nathan to step up.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Miguel Tapias on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Portland Timbers.
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 |
| 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
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
1.82
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portland Timbers
50%
Minnesota United FC or Portland Timbers
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portland Timbers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Portland Timbers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

