Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Providence Park.
- Portland Timbers 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jun | St. Louis City | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 May | Austin FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 May | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun | Portland Timbers | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Jun | New England Revolution | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Jun | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 May | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Portland Timbers | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Position | #16 |
| 14 | Points | 32 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 2 / 8 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 2 |
| 22 | Scored | 34 |
| 28 | Conceded | 12 |
| -6 | GD | +22 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Portland Timbers are 28th (14 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 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
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
6/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Providence Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The 27-year-old Ranko Veselinovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Phil Neville might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Magnificent from Jonathan Rodriguez! That is 16 goals in 21 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Giuseppe Bovalina, as he is very good at scoring at Providence Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alessandro Schopf on 34.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Tristan Blackmon.
- 43' Felipe Mora has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 46' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brian White is hanging Fafa Picault on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 52' A moment of madness from Alessandro Schopf on 52 minutes earns him a card. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be frustrated.
- 55' David Ayala has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 55.
- 60' Sebastian Berhalter picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' Luis Martins is ready to make an impact after coming on for Javain Brown at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Portland Timbers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vancouver Whitecaps FC backline.
- 73' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Brian White has done his job and it is now time for Damir Kreilach to step up.
- 77' A change in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ranks — Mathias Laborda exits the field as Levonte Johnson enters on 77.
- 82' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Another substitution for Portland Timbers to replace Jonathan Rodriguez by Nathan on 87 minute.
- Another three points for Portland Timbers.
Lineups
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Evander ↓ Eryk Williamson 87'
- 21
- 41
- 5
- 13
-
14
Jonathan Rodriguez ↓ Nathan 87'
-
9
Felipe Mora ↓ Antony 77'
-
24
David Ayala ↓ Cristhian Paredes 64'
- 18
- 30
- 29
Bench
- 33
-
27
Dairon Asprilla ↑ 87'
-
22
Cristhian Paredes ↑ 64'
-
19
Eryk Williamson ↑ 87'
- 15
- 25
-
99
Nathan ↑ 87'
-
11
Antony ↑ 77'
Coach
Phil Neville
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
11
Fafa Picault ↓ Brian White 46'
- 1
- 6
- 25
- 16
- 4
-
23
Javain Brown ↓ Luis Martins 64'
- 45
- 2
-
27
Giuseppe Bovalina ↓ Ryan Raposo 46'
Bench
-
14
Luis Martins ↑ 64'
- 19
-
24
Brian White ↑ 46'
- 15
- 17
-
7
Ryan Raposo ↑ 46'
- 32
- 13
-
28
Levonte Johnson ↑ 77'
Coach
Vanni Sartini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian White | 7 |
| Felipe Mora | 5 |
| Ryan Gauld | 5 |
| Evander | 4 |
| Yimmi Chara | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 4 |
| Dairon Asprilla | 3 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
Head to Head
Portland Timbers Form
2024-06-23
Portland Timbers
2–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2024-06-20
San Jose Earthquakes
1–2
Portland Timbers
W
2024-06-09
St. Louis City
0–0
Portland Timbers
D
2024-06-02
Portland Timbers
2–2
Houston Dynamo
D
2024-05-30
Austin FC
0–2
Portland Timbers
W
2024-05-26
Portland Timbers
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2024-06-23
Portland Timbers
2–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2024-06-15
New England Revolution
3–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2024-06-02
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2024-05-30
Sporting Kansas City
1–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2024-05-26
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–2
Internacional CF Miami
L
2024-05-19
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.46
Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Portland Timbers or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 77% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Portland Timbers win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Portland Timbers or Draw
58%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
65%
Portland Timbers or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portland Timbers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.8%
2 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers
| Handicap | Portland Timbers covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
14%
✗
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

