Saturday , 14 November 2026

Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Portland Timbers
2 – 3
Full Time
FC Cincinnati
Sun 17 Aug 2025 · 02:30 UTC Providence Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Kevin Kelsy 13' Y
Y 45' Miles Robinson
Cristhian Paredes 60' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Providence Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 34 77
2 Internacional CF Miami 34 60
3 New England Revolution 34 58
4 Chicago Fire FC 34 55
5 Charlotte FC 34 54
6 Philadelphia Union 34 50
7 Columbus Crew SC 34 47
8 FC Cincinnati 34 46
9 Orlando City SC 34 46
10 New York City FC 34 42
11 New York Red Bulls 34 42
12 Toronto FC 34 39
13 Atlanta United FC 34 33
14 D.C. United SC 34 33
15 Montreal Impact FC 34 26
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 64
17 FC Dallas 34 58
18 St. Louis City 34 54
19 San Jose Earthquakes 34 52
20 Houston Dynamo 34 51
21 Los Angeles FC 34 47
22 Portland Timbers 34 46
23 Seattle Sounders FC 34 46
24 Real Salt Lake 34 45
25 Minnesota United FC 34 44
26 Los Angeles Galaxy 34 44
27 Colorado Rapids SC 34 43
28 San Diego FC 34 38
29 Austin FC 34 34
30 Sporting Kansas City 34 26

Head-to-Head

1
3
Portland Timbers 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals FC Cincinnati
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-17 Portland Timbers 2–3 FC Cincinnati 2023-04-22 FC Cincinnati 2–1 Portland Timbers 2020-07-29 Portland Timbers 1–1 FC Cincinnati 2019-03-17 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Portland Timbers

Recent Form

Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug FC Cincinnati H 2–3 L
10 Aug FC Dallas A 0–2 L
26 Jul Los Angeles FC A 1–0 W
20 Jul Minnesota United FC H 1–1 D
17 Jul Real Salt Lake H 0–1 L
13 Jul St. Louis City A 1–2 L
FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Portland Timbers A 3–2 W
10 Aug Charlotte FC H 0–1 L
26 Jul Internacional CF Miami A 0–0 D
20 Jul Real Salt Lake A 1–0 W
16 Jul Internacional CF Miami H 3–0 W
13 Jul Columbus Crew SC H 2–4 L

Season Stats

Portland Timbers FC Cincinnati
#22 Position #8
46 Points 46
34 Played 34
13 / 7 / 14 W / D / L 12 / 10 / 12
62 Scored 67
61 Conceded 75
+1 GD -8
1.35 PPG 1.35
38% Win % 35%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
18% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season

Portland Timbers are 22nd (46 pts). FC Cincinnati are 8th (46 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Portland Timbers
0-15
7/10
16-30
8/10
31-45
9/9
46-60
6/5
61-75
10/4
76+
12/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
6/3
16-30
5/11
31-45
10/11
46-60
8/13
61-75
6/7
76+
17/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Portland Timbers
Kristoffer Velde 12 G 6 A
Ariel Lassiter 9 G 4 A
Kevin Kelsy 9 G 2 A
FC Cincinnati
Kevin Denkey 17 G 2 A
Evander 14 G 13 A
Tom Barlow 10 G 4 A
Pavel Bucha 6 G 3 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Portland Timbers launch into their encounter with FC Cincinnati.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kevin Kelsy, as he is very good at scoring at Providence Park with 8 goals in the last 6 games.
  • 10' A stunning finish from Kevin Denkey — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 13' Kevin Kelsy picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 18' Portland Timbers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Cincinnati backline.
  • 23' 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.
  • 25' Goal! Pavel Bucha scores his 13 goal in 169 matches.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portland Timbers and FC Cincinnati are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 36' What a moment for Evander! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 38' A goal from the Venezuela international Kevin Kelsy! He fires home on 38 to make it 1-3!
  • 43' Sierra Leone international Kei Kamara has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Miles Robinson is booked for FC Cincinnati — card on 45.
  • 50' Portland Timbers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' FC Cincinnati come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 58' Another change for Portland Timbers made on 58 minute. Julio Ortiz leaves to be changed by Cristhian Paredes.
  • 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Cristhian Paredes.
  • 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 68' Kevin Kelsy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 11 goals this season for the .
  • 73' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 78' FC Cincinnati make a change. Miles Robinson trudges off to be replaced by Teenage Hadebe on 78 minutes.
  • 82' Portland Timbers make a change. Kamal Miller trudges off to be replaced by Dario Zuparic on 82 minutes.
  • 83' Portland Timbers ring the changes. Ariel Lassiter has done his job and it is now time for Omir Fernandez to step up.
  • 85' The crowd applauds David Ayala as he leaves the pitch. Felipe Mora steps in for Portland Timbers.
  • 90' Fresh legs for FC Cincinnati! Alvas Powell comes on to replace DeAndre Yedlin.
  • It finishes all square. Portland Timbers and FC Cincinnati share the spoils 2-3.

Lineups

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Neville

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pat Noonan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mathieu Deplagne 2
Kevin Kelsy 2
Pavel Bucha 1
Kevin Denkey 1
Kendall Waston 1
Allan Cruz 1
Jaroslaw Niezgoda 1
Jurgen Locadia 1

Head to Head

2025-08-17 Portland Timbers 2–3 FC Cincinnati 2023-04-22 FC Cincinnati 2–1 Portland Timbers 2020-07-29 Portland Timbers 1–1 FC Cincinnati 2019-03-17 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers Form

2025-08-17 Portland Timbers 2–3 FC Cincinnati L 2025-08-10 FC Dallas 2–0 Portland Timbers L 2025-07-26 Los Angeles FC 0–1 Portland Timbers W 2025-07-20 Portland Timbers 1–1 Minnesota United FC D 2025-07-17 Portland Timbers 0–1 Real Salt Lake L 2025-07-13 St. Louis City 2–1 Portland Timbers L

FC Cincinnati Form

2025-08-17 Portland Timbers 2–3 FC Cincinnati W 2025-08-10 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Charlotte FC L 2025-07-26 Internacional CF Miami 0–0 FC Cincinnati D 2025-07-20 Real Salt Lake 0–1 FC Cincinnati W 2025-07-16 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Internacional CF Miami W 2025-07-13 FC Cincinnati 2–4 Columbus Crew SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95 Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05 FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for: Portland Timbers or FC Cincinnati 76% + Over 2.5 goals 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portland Timbers35% Draw24% FC Cincinnati41%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Portland Timbers or Draw
59%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
65%
Portland Timbers or FC Cincinnati
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Portland Timbers30% Draw38% FC Cincinnati32%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.6%
0 – 1
3.3%
1 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers

Handicap Portland Timbers covers Push FC Cincinnati covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 11% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 17% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 17% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 12% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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