Football · USA MLS · 23/07, 04:30

Prediction: Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.15Total
Portland Timbers1.66
FC Dallas1.49
1X2
41% 25% 34%
Portland Timbers Draw FC Dallas
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 61% Both teams to score 57%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Portland Timbers 3-2-5 (W-D-L)
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FC Dallas 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Portland Timbers 1–3–2 FC Dallas (6 last)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Portland Timbers 1460 · FC Dallas 1547
Portland TimbersDrawFC Dallas
Our model41%26%33%
Market41%25%34%
Estimated total (ours) 3.15 goals · Bet365 line 3.25

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 FC Dallas (rating 1460 vs 1547).
  • H2H favours FC Dallas: 2-3-1.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.1 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

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

Portland TimbersFC Dallas
Goals for / against (FT)1.6 / 1.72 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)1.1 / 1.31.1 / 0.9
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/20/50%30/40/30%
Corners (HT / FT)1.8 / 3.91.6 / 4.4
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.7 / 0.14.4 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Portland Timbers 132 FC Dallas

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DateHomeScoreAway
28/09/25
USA MLS
Portland Timbers2-2
HT 1-0
FC Dallas
10/08/25
USA MLS
FC Dallas2-0
HT 1-0
Portland Timbers
07/10/24
USA MLS
Portland Timbers0-0
HT 0-0
FC Dallas
05/07/24
USA MLS
FC Dallas3-2
HT 0-1
Portland Timbers
12/06/23
USA MLS
Portland Timbers1-0
HT 1-0
FC Dallas
02/04/23
USA MLS
FC Dallas1-1
HT 0-0
Portland Timbers

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 141022 341232
2 San Jose Earthquakes 151023 341532
3 Real Salt Lake 14824 261926
4 FC Dallas 15744 302225
5 Los Angeles FC 15735 241724
6 Seattle Sounders 13733 171124
7 Houston Dynamo 14716 192322
8 Minnesota United 15645 182222
9 LA Galaxy 15555 222220
10 San Diego FC 15456 302717
11 Colorado Rapids 15519 252416
12 St. Louis City SC 14446 162016
13 Portland Timbers 14428 222814
14 Austin FC 15357 193114
15 Sporting Kansas City 14329 143611

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentPortland TimbersFC Dallas
San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 L 3-2 W
Real Salt Lake 0-2 L 3-1 W
Minnesota United 0-2 L 0-1 L
Vancouver Whitecaps 2-3 L 2-3 L
LA Galaxy 1-1 D 2-2 D
Record vs common 0 W 1 D 4 L 2 W 1 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: FC Dallas (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

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.
24/05 San Jose Earthquakes
USA MLS
1-3 1-3 45 L
18/05 Inter Miami CF
USA MLS
0-2 0-2 54 L
14/05 CF Montreal
USA MLS
1-2 2-2 93 D
10/05 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
4-0 6-0 46 W
02/05 Real Salt Lake
USA MLS
0-2 0-2 23 L
26/04 San Diego FC
USA MLS
1-1 2-1 63 W
19/04 Minnesota United
USA MLS
0-1 0-2 42 L
11/04 Los Angeles FC
USA MLS
1-0 2-1 14 W
05/04 Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS
2-1 2-3 22 L
22/03 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
1-1 1-1 26 D

FC Dallas

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
24/05 Colorado Rapids
USA MLS
2-1 2-1 36 W
17/05 San Jose Earthquakes
USA MLS
1-1 3-2 46 W
14/05 Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS
1-2 2-3 67 L
10/05 Real Salt Lake
USA MLS
2-0 3-1 44 W
03/05 New York Red Bulls
USA MLS
0-0 2-0 42 W
26/04 Seattle Sounders
USA MLS
1-2 1-2 75 L
23/04 Minnesota United
USA MLS
0-1 0-1 45 L
19/04 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
2-2 2-2 42 D
12/04 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-0 1-1 54 D
05/04 DC United
USA MLS
2-0 4-0 33 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Portland Timbers win (41%). Probabilities: Portland Timbers 41%, draw 25%, FC Dallas 34%.

How many goals are expected in Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas?

The model expects 3.15 goals (Portland Timbers 1.66 · FC Dallas 1.49), with a 53% chance of under 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas?

The model gives a 57% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

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