Portland Timbers vs Charlotte: match statistics
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Portland Timbers vs Charlotte: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portland Timbers plays Charlotte in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Providence Park.
Recent form
Portland Timbers has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Charlotte has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Portland Timbers scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 1.87. Charlotte scores 1.77 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Portland Timbers's games and 70% of Charlotte's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 70%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portland Timbers has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.38 per game. Portland Timbers takes 13.4 shots per game, while Charlotte takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Portland Timbers leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Charlotte leads at halftime in 37% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portland Timbers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Charlotte, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.25 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Portland Timbers | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Charlotte is 250% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Portland Timbers · 1.4 pts / game - Charlotte
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Charlotte is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.87 goals / game - Portland Timbers · 1.5 goals / game - Charlotte
Portland Timbers scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 games), while Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 games).
Charlotte scores in 80% of games (24 of 30 games), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 30 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Portland Timbers
Over / Under - Charlotte
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Charlotte is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / game - Portland Timbers · 1.5 pts / game - Charlotte
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Charlotte - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Portland Timbers
Charlotte
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Portland Timbers | Liga | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.57 | 3.25 | • 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 64% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 64% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 20% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 97% | 78% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Portland Timbers and Charlotte play?
Portland Timbers face Charlotte on October 25, 2026 in MLS at Providence Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portland Timbers vs Charlotte?
Portland Timbers score 1.70 goals per game on average and Charlotte 1.77. The MLS average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Portland Timbers's matches and 70% of Charlotte's.
What form are Portland Timbers and Charlotte in?
Over the last 5 games Portland Timbers have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Charlotte 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portland Timbers vs Charlotte?
The statistical background for Portland Timbers vs Charlotte — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.