Sunday , 16 August 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 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

7
6
7
Portland Timbers 20 games · Avg 4.0 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
#23 Position #27
24 Points 22
18 Played 19
7 / 3 / 8 W / D / L 5 / 7 / 7
33 Scored 24
33 Conceded 29
+0 GD -5
1.33 PPG 1.16
39% Win % 26%

Key Stats

85% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
6% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
20% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season

Portland Timbers are 23rd (24 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 27th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/8
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/4
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy 8 G 2 A
Los Angeles Galaxy
Gabriel Pec 5 G 4 A
Klauss 5 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Providence Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Colombia international Carlos Garces has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Portland Timbers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dario Zuparic.
  • 17' Jonathan Rodriguez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
  • 22' Los Angeles Galaxy looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 27' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 32' Portland Timbers currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 37' Santiago Moreno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 291 appearances.
  • 39' The Brazil Evander breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 2-0!
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Maxime Crepeau. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Gabriel Pec makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 51' A stunning finish from Evander — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 52' That is a card for Portland Timbers. David Ayala will be fuming at that decision.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' What composure from Joseph Paintsil! The Ghana international strokes it home. 3-2.
  • 62' The Los Angeles Galaxy bench stirs into life. Marky Delgado is withdrawn and Marco Reus gets his opportunity.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Portland Timbers team. David Ayala is replaced by Eryk Williamson on 67 minute.
  • 68' Another substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy to replace John Nelson by Mauricio Cuevas on 68 minute.
  • 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Los Angeles Galaxy that had 282 games and scored 480 goals.
  • 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 79' Another change for Portland Timbers made on 79 minute. Jonathan Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Antony.
  • 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Felipe Mora makes it 4-2.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Maya Yoshida.
  • 85' Another substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy to replace Jalen Neal by Carlos Garces on 85 minute.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Eric Miller. He replaces Juan Mosquera on 86 minute.
  • The points are shared — Portland Timbers 4-2 Los Angeles Galaxy. Honours even.

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
Cristian Pavon 4
Javier Hernandez 4
Santiago Moreno 3
Sebastian Blanco 3
Jonathan Rodriguez 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
2.39 Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

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% Draw37% Los Angeles Galaxy21%
Actual: Portland Timbers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.4%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
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% 20% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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