Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Providence Park.
- Portland Timbers 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Armando Villarreal
- Assistant 1 Jeremy Hanson
- Assistant 2 Chris Elliott
20 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 11.0 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Mar | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Feb | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Orlando City SC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 22 Mar | Austin FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | St. Louis City | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Dallas | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Portland Timbers | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #21 |
| 46 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 13 / 7 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 11 / 11 |
| 62 | Scored | 52 |
| 61 | Conceded | 40 |
| +1 | GD | +12 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 38% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
86%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
Portland Timbers are 22nd (46 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 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
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ 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 |
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC get this one started.
- 5' Portland Timbers is showing some good football. However, Portland Timbers are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 7' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jimer Fory.
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 14' Matthew Evans is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' Los Angeles FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 24' James Pantemis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portland Timbers tonight.
- 29' Los Angeles FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' The whistle greets Thomas Hasal as he departs to be replaced by Cabral Carter.
- 32' A stunning finish from Kristoffer Velde — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 37' USA international Marky Delgado has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 46' It is a substitution in Los Angeles FC team. Mathieu Choiniere is replaced by Timothy Tillman on 46 minute.
- 49' Against the run of play, Jude Terry has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Los Angeles FC ring the changes. Kenneth Nielsen has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Porteous to step up.
- 58' A moment of madness from Artem Smoliakov on 58 minutes earns him a card. Los Angeles FC will be frustrated.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Ian Smith. He replaces Jimer Fory on 64 minute.
- 68' The crowd applauds Denis Bouanga as he leaves the pitch. Jacob Shaffelburg steps in for Los Angeles FC.
- 71' A change in the Portland Timbers ranks — Antony exits the field as Alexander Aravena enters on 71.
- 76' Ryan Raposo gets the nod from Los Angeles FC. He replaces Artem Smoliakov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Portland Timbers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Los Angeles FC backline.
- 82' Kristoffer Velde was booked on 82.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' It is a substitution in Portland Timbers team. Felipe Mora is replaced by Kevin Kelsy on 89 minute.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Marc Dos Santos.
- 90' Diego Chara is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kristoffer Velde at the 90 minute mark.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portland Timbers 2-1 Los Angeles FC.
Lineups
Portland Timbers Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
17
Cole Bassett ↓ Ariel Lassiter 89'
- 41
-
9
Felipe Mora ↓ Kevin Kelsy 89'
-
99
Kristoffer Velde ↓ Diego Chara 90'
- 10
-
11
Antony ↓ Alexander Aravena 71'
- 20
- 6
-
27
Jimer Fory ↓ Ian Smith 64'
- 30
Bench
-
21
Diego Chara ↑ 90'
- 15
- 25
- 4
-
7
Ariel Lassiter ↑ 89'
-
19
Kevin Kelsy ↑ 89'
- 80
-
28
Alexander Aravena ↑ 71'
-
23
Ian Smith ↑ 64'
Coach
Phil Neville
Los Angeles FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 99
- 24
- 19
- 66
-
12
Thomas Hasal ↓ Cabral Carter 30'
- 91
- 27
-
70
Matthew Evans ↓ Marky Delgado 56'
-
45
Kenneth Nielsen ↓ Ryan Porteous 56'
-
29
Artem Smoliakov ↓ Ryan Raposo 76'
- 22
Bench
-
11
Timothy Tillman ↑ 46'
- 17
-
8
Marky Delgado ↑ 56'
-
5
Ryan Porteous ↑ 56'
- 4
-
18
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 68'
-
21
Ryan Raposo ↑ 76'
- 30
-
31
Cabral Carter ↑ 30'
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Jeremy Ebobisse | 4 |
| Felipe Mora | 4 |
| Dairon Asprilla | 4 |
| Cristhian Paredes | 4 |
| Denis Bouanga | 4 |
| Mark-Anthony Kaye | 3 |
| Santiago Moreno | 2 |
Head to Head
Portland Timbers Form
2026-04-11
Portland Timbers
2–1
Los Angeles FC
W
2026-04-05
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–2
Portland Timbers
L
2026-03-22
Portland Timbers
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2026-03-15
Houston Dynamo
3–2
Portland Timbers
L
2026-03-08
Portland Timbers
1–4
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2026-02-28
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
Portland Timbers
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Portland Timbers or Los Angeles FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portland Timbers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Portland Timbers or Draw
65%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
61%
Portland Timbers or Los Angeles FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portland Timbers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers
| Handicap | Portland Timbers covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

