Saturday , 14 November 2026

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2024
Portland Timbers
4 – 2
Full Time
Los Angeles Galaxy
Thu 19 Sep 2024 · 02:30 UTC Providence Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Dario Zuparic 13' Y
Maxime Crepeau 45' Y
Y 45' Gaston Brugman
David Ayala 52' Y
Y 83' Maya Yoshida

Overview

Match Preview

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy — 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

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Portland Timbers 21 games · Avg 3.9 goals Los Angeles Galaxy
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-19 Portland Timbers 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Portland Timbers 2023-10-01 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–3 Portland Timbers 2023-03-25 Portland Timbers 0–0 Los Angeles Galaxy 2022-06-18 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–1 Portland Timbers

Recent Form

Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 4–2 W
15 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 1–2 L
01 Sep Seattle Sounders FC H 1–0 W
25 Aug St. Louis City H 4–4 D
21 Jul Los Angeles Galaxy A 2–3 L
14 Jul Real Salt Lake H 3–0 W
Los Angeles Galaxy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Portland Timbers A 2–4 L
15 Sep Los Angeles FC H 4–2 W
01 Sep St. Louis City A 1–2 L
25 Aug Atlanta United FC H 2–0 W
21 Jul Portland Timbers H 3–2 W
18 Jul Colorado Rapids SC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Portland Timbers Los Angeles Galaxy
#22 Position #26
46 Points 44
34 Played 34
13 / 7 / 14 W / D / L 11 / 11 / 12
62 Scored 50
61 Conceded 57
+1 GD -7
1.35 PPG 1.29
38% Win % 32%

Key Stats

81% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
18% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season

Portland Timbers are 22nd (46 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 26th (44 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 Galaxy
0-15
6/9
16-30
5/6
31-45
9/12
46-60
6/8
61-75
4/6
76+
10/6
■ 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 Galaxy
Klauss 10 G
Marco Reus 8 G 11 A
Gabriel Pec 5 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy is underway.
  • 5' Los Angeles Galaxy have won 504 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Los Angeles Galaxy has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dario Zuparic.
  • 17' Against the run of play, Jonathan Rodriguez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Greg Vanney might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 27' Los Angeles Galaxy are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 32' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Los Angeles Galaxy winning 50% of all matches.
  • 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' Evander doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 44' 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.
  • 45' Maxime Crepeau has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
  • 48' Gabriel Pec has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 51' The Brazil Evander breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 3-1!
  • 52' David Ayala was booked on 52.
  • 57' The 27-year-old Riqui Puig has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' Brilliant from the ! Joseph Paintsil makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 58.
  • 62' Marco Reus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marky Delgado on 62 minute.
  • 67' Eryk Williamson is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Ayala at the 67 minute mark.
  • 68' Fresh legs for Los Angeles Galaxy! Mauricio Cuevas comes on to replace John Nelson.
  • 73' With 3 assists to his name this season, Marky Delgado is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portland Timbers.
  • 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portland Timbers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Antony. He replaces Jonathan Rodriguez on 79 minute.
  • 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Felipe Mora makes it 4-2.
  • 83' That is a card for Los Angeles Galaxy. Maya Yoshida will be fuming at that decision.
  • 85' The Los Angeles Galaxy bench stirs into life. Jalen Neal is withdrawn and Carlos Garces gets his opportunity.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Juan Mosquera as he leaves the pitch. Eric Miller steps in for Portland Timbers.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Neville

Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Greg Vanney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Felipe Mora 8
Diego Valeri 6
Jeremy Ebobisse 6
Javier Hernandez 4
Cristian Pavon 4
Sebastian Blanco 3
Jonathan Rodriguez 3
Santiago Moreno 3

Head to Head

2024-09-19 Portland Timbers 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Portland Timbers 2023-10-01 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–3 Portland Timbers 2023-03-25 Portland Timbers 0–0 Los Angeles Galaxy 2022-06-18 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–1 Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers Form

2024-09-19 Portland Timbers 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2024-09-15 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Portland Timbers L 2024-09-01 Portland Timbers 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2024-08-25 Portland Timbers 4–4 St. Louis City D 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Portland Timbers L 2024-07-14 Portland Timbers 3–0 Real Salt Lake W

Los Angeles Galaxy Form

2024-09-19 Portland Timbers 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy L 2024-09-15 Los Angeles Galaxy 4–2 Los Angeles FC W 2024-09-01 St. Louis City 2–1 Los Angeles Galaxy L 2024-08-25 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–0 Atlanta United FC W 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Portland Timbers W 2024-07-18 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Colorado Rapids SC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.48 Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portland Timbers53% Draw22% Los Angeles Galaxy25%
Actual: Portland Timbers win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 77%
23%
± 3.5 58%
42%
± 4.5 39%
61%

Double Chance

Portland Timbers or Draw
75%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
47%
Portland Timbers or Los Angeles Galaxy
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Portland Timbers42% Draw36% Los Angeles Galaxy22%
Actual: Portland Timbers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
1 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.5%
4 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers

Handicap Portland Timbers covers Push Los Angeles Galaxy covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 16% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 19% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 13% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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