Football · USA MLS · 20/09, 04:30

Prediction: Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United

Team pages: Portland Timbers · Atlanta United

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.77Total
Portland Timbers2.18
Atlanta United1.58
1X2
50% 23% 27%
Portland Timbers Draw Atlanta United
Markets
Over 3.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 60%
Most likely score
1-1 9%
Recent form · 10 last
Portland Timbers 4-3-3 (W-D-L)
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Atlanta United 3-3-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Portland Timbers 1–2–3 Atlanta United (6 last)
  • Atlanta United5-1Portland Timbers
  • Portland Timbers2-1Atlanta United
  • Portland Timbers0-2Atlanta United
  • Atlanta United2-0Portland Timbers
  • Atlanta United1-1Portland Timbers
  • Portland Timbers1-1Atlanta United
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Portland Timbers 1527 · Atlanta United 1484
Portland TimbersDrawAtlanta United
Our model51%22%27%
Market50%24%26%
Estimated total (ours) 3.77 goals · Bet365 line 3.25 · +0.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 72%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Portland Timbers (rating 1527 vs 1484).
  • H2H favours Atlanta United: 3-2-1.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.3 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Portland TimbersAtlanta United
Goals for / against (FT)2 / 1.81.5 / 1.9
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 1.10.6 / 0.9
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/30/50%30/20/50%
Corners (HT / FT)2.5 / 5.12.9 / 5
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.8 / 0.24.5 / 0.1

Head-to-head (H2H) · Portland Timbers 123 Atlanta United

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DateHomeScoreAway
19/03/23
USA MLS
Atlanta United5-1
HT 2-0
Portland Timbers
04/09/22
USA MLS
Portland Timbers2-1
HT 1-0
Atlanta United
19/08/19
USA MLS
Portland Timbers0-2
HT 0-1
Atlanta United
09/12/18
USA MLS Play-Offs
Atlanta United2-0
HT 1-0
Portland Timbers
24/06/18
USA MLS
Atlanta United1-1
HT 0-1
Portland Timbers
14/05/17
USA MLS
Portland Timbers1-1
HT 0-0
Atlanta United

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 231445 522146
2 Houston Dynamo 251348 322843
3 FC Dallas 251276 494243
4 San Jose Earthquakes 251258 443641
5 St. Louis City SC 251186 423541
6 Los Angeles FC 261178 412740
7 Colorado Rapids 2511212 333235
8 Portland Timbers 259511 474732
9 San Diego FC 248610 423730
10 LA Galaxy 267910 314030
11 Real Salt Lake 248511 373929
12 Minnesota United 257810 374329
13 Seattle Sounders 23779 253028
14 Austin FC 246810 304326
15 Sporting Kansas City 245316 265918

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Portland Timbers

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
13/09 FC Dallas
USA MLS
0-1 1-2 51 L
10/09 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
1-1 2-2 95 D
06/09 Minnesota United
USA MLS
3-2 5-4 44 W
30/08 Austin FC
USA MLS
0-1 1-2 65 L
23/08 Los Angeles FC
USA MLS
1-0 1-1 05 D
20/08 San Diego FC
USA MLS
1-1 3-1 03 W
17/08 Chicago Fire
USA MLS
0-2 1-2 44 L
02/08 Seattle Sounders
USA MLS
1-1 2-1 44 W
26/07 Real Salt Lake
USA MLS
0-1 2-1 144 W
23/07 FC Dallas
USA MLS
0-1 2-2 55 D

Atlanta United

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
13/09 DC United
USA MLS
0-0 0-0 85 D
10/09 Orlando City SC
USA MLS
1-1 2-3 53 L
06/09 Inter Miami CF
USA MLS
1-2 2-2 69 D
30/08 Charlotte FC
USA MLS
0-1 0-2 112 L
24/08 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
2-0 2-1 23 W
20/08 Minnesota United
USA MLS
1-0 2-1 47 W
16/08 New York Red Bulls
USA MLS
0-1 2-1 33 W
02/08 Philadelphia Union
USA MLS
1-0 2-3 26 L
26/07 New England Revolution
USA MLS
0-2 1-4 64 L
23/07 Charlotte FC
USA MLS
0-2 2-2 34 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Portland Timbers win (50%). Probabilities: Portland Timbers 50%, draw 23%, Atlanta United 27%.

How many goals are expected in Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United?

The model expects 3.77 goals (Portland Timbers 2.18 · Atlanta United 1.58), with a 55% chance of over 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United?

The model gives a 60% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.