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Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy

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MLS Providence Park, Portland, OR
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Match Events

13' Event
Velde K.
Assist: Antony
20'
Miller K.
23'
Sub
Kelsy K. In: Bonetig A.
Out: Kelsy K.

AI Match Summary

The MLS game between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
Portland Timbers
6%
Draws
4%
Los Angeles Galaxy
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Portland Timbers

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Los Angeles Galaxy carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 90% — that's where the model lands on Portland Timbers taking it.
  • Regular MLS form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Portland Timbers Clean Sheet 18%
Los Angeles Galaxy Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Portland Timbers Los Angeles Galaxy
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 9 10
Draws 6 9
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 2.25 1
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 22, 2026 MLS
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy
1:1
Jan 23, 2026 Club Friendly
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers
1:0
Apr 28, 2025 MLS
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers
2:4
Mar 16, 2025 MLS
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy
1:1
Sep 19, 2024 MLS
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy
4:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Portland Timbers Compare

Top Goalscorer Velde K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Los Angeles Galaxy Compare

Top Goalscorer Joao Klauss
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Portland Timbers 85 / 100
Los Angeles Galaxy 10 / 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 Los Angeles Galaxy

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick POR Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.

Portland Timbers scored in 69% of their last 29 games.

Los Angeles Galaxy let in goals in 73% of their last 30 matches.

Recent resilience: Portland Timbers stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Portland Timbers VS Los Angeles Galaxy
2.25 Goals Scored 1
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Portland Timbers

(Home)
26 Jul
Portland Timbers
2 : 1
Real Salt Lake
23 Jul
Portland Timbers
2 : 2
FC Dallas
17 Jul
Seattle Sounders
1 : 5
Portland Timbers
24 May
Portland Timbers
1 : 3
San Jose Earthquakes
17 May
Inter Miami
2 : 0
Portland Timbers
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Los Angeles Galaxy

(Away)
26 Jul
San Jose Earthquakes
1 : 1
Los Angeles Galaxy
23 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
1 : 3
St. Louis City
18 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
0 : 3
Los Angeles FC
12 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
1 : 0
Club America
03 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
0 : 3
El Salvador
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps16103337:1633
2Los Angeles FC18103534:1833
3San Jose Earthquakes17103435:2033
4Real Salt Lake1682628:2426
5Houston Dynamo1682623:2426
6FC Dallas1775532:2526
7St. Louis City1774623:2325
8Seattle Sounders1673619:2024
9Minnesota United1765619:2423
10Portland Timbers1763831:3221
11Los Angeles Galaxy1856724:2921
12San Diego FC1755731:2820
13Colorado Rapids17611026:2519
14Austin FC1745822:3517
15Sporting Kansas City17421118:4414
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Nashville SC17123233:1239
2Inter Miami17114243:3037
3New England Revolution1692526:1929
4Chicago Fire1682630:2226
5New York City1774630:2325
6Charlotte FC1774628:2525
7FC Cincinnati1765641:4223
8New York Red Bulls1764726:3722
9DC United1757524:2722
10Orlando City1762928:4420
11Columbus Crew1754824:2619
12Toronto FC1737723:3116
13CF Montreal17431022:3315
14Philadelphia Union17341022:3113
15Atlanta United17331117:3012
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)