Portland Timbers vs Austin FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portland Timbers vs Austin FC — MLS at Providence Park.
- Portland Timbers 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Austin FC 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Austin FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | New England Revolution | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Austin FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Real Salt Lake | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Portland Timbers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | H | 5–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | FC Cincinnati | H | 5–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Portland Timbers | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | FC Dallas | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Portland Timbers | Austin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Position | #29 |
| 14 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 4 / 2 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 19 |
| 28 | Conceded | 31 |
| -6 | GD | -12 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.93 |
| 29% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
Portland Timbers are 28th (14 pts). Austin FC are 29th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Austin FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
4/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Austin FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portland Timbers and Austin FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Portland Timbers currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Colombia international Yimmi Chara has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Jose Van Rankin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Dairon Asprilla has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' Cecilio Dominguez was booked on 49.
- 50' Sebastian Driussi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 50.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Yimmi Chara argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Cristhian Paredes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' Daniel Pereira was booked on 60.
- 62' Bill Tuiloma adds to his 0 season tally! Portland Timbers lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 66' Austin FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jon Gallagher is hanging Zan Kolmanic on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' The Austin FC bench stirs into life. Maximiliano Urruti is withdrawn and Moussa Djitte gets his opportunity.
- 74' Rodney Redes gets the nod from Austin FC. He replaces Cecilio Dominguez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Sebastian Blanco. He replaces Dairon Asprilla on 75 minute.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' Zac McGraw has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' Austin FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Austin FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portland Timbers were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 21
- 25
- 27
-
22
Cristhian Paredes ↓ David Ayala 75'
- 31
- 18
- 30
- 11
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 33
-
10
Sebastian Blanco ↑ 75'
- 13
- 28
-
24
David Ayala ↑ 75'
- 98
- 20
Coach
Giovanni Savarese
Austin FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
14
Diego Fagundez ↓ Ethan Finlay 66'
- 37
- 18
- 1
- 8
- 7
- 4
-
23
Zan Kolmanic ↓ Jon Gallagher 66'
- 10
- 6
Bench
- 31
- 16
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↑ 66'
- 22
-
17
Jon Gallagher ↑ 66'
-
2
Moussa Djitte ↑ 71'
-
11
Rodney Redes ↑ 74'
-
5
Jhojan Valencia ↑ 66'
- 15
Coach
Josh Wolff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Driussi | 3 |
| Bill Tuiloma | 2 |
| Diego Fagundez | 2 |
| Jon Gallagher | 2 |
| Evander | 2 |
| Cecilio Dominguez | 2 |
| Jeremy Ebobisse | 1 |
| Zac McGraw | 1 |
Head to Head
Portland Timbers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.02
Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Austin FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portland Timbers win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Portland Timbers or Draw
79%
Draw or Austin FC
44%
Portland Timbers or Austin FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers
| Handicap | Portland Timbers covers | Push | Austin FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

