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Portland Timbers vs Cleveland

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USL First Division 2009
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AI Match Summary

Portland Timbers play Cleveland in the USL First Division 2009. It looks like a close match. Recently, Portland Timbers averaged 1.42 goals scored and 1.87 conceded. Cleveland averaged 1 goals scored and 1.66 conceded. In past meetings, Portland Timbers won 1, Cleveland won 1, and they drew 1. Their last match on Sep 18, 2009 ended 2:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.35 for Portland Timbers and 1.56 for Cleveland. This points to a Portland Timbers double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

44%
Portland Timbers
24%
Draws
32%
Cleveland
Draw rate projection: 24% Favored: Portland Timbers

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

74% / Medium Confidence
  • Portland Timbers picked up more points recently compared to Cleveland.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.35 vs 1.56 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 63%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 76%
Over 2.5 Goals 63%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 19%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 56%
Portland Timbers Clean Sheet 15%
Cleveland Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 68%
Second Half Goal 72%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Portland Timbers Cleveland
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 9 6
Draws 6 6
Losses 16 17
Goals Scored 1.42 1
Goals Conceded 1.87 1.66

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 18, 2009 USL First Division
Portland Timbers vs Cleveland
2:1
Sep 14, 2009 USL First Division
Portland Timbers vs Cleveland
0:1
May 9, 2009 USL First Division
Cleveland vs Portland Timbers
0:0

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Portland Timbers 43 / 100
Cleveland 31 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Portland Timbers Cleveland

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Portland Timbers or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +22.3%
2.78
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +10.3%
1.75
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Portland Timbers attacking → ← attacking Cleveland

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Portland Timbers scored in 65% of their last 31 games.

Cleveland let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 1.33 goals.

Portland Timbers went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Cleveland lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

33 Points in last 5 24
1.50 Goals expected (xG) 0.00
2.13 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 0.00