Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: match statistics
Columbus Crew demonstrates a clear advantage in the last five matches, earning 1.4 points per game compared to just 0.8 points for Portland Timbers. The visitors have scored 9 goals in their last five games, conceding only 5, which gives them a positive goal difference of +4, while the hosts have scored 6 goals but conceded as many as 13, resulting in a negative goal difference of -7. Portland is in dramatic form with three losses in their last five matches (lwldl), indicating serious defensive problems. Columbus Crew shows more stable form (dwlwl) with two wins and better offensive efficiency. Considering all these factors, Columbus Crew has a higher chance of winning away, although the hosts may leverage their home advantage to put up a fight.
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Portland Timbers play Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 04:30. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Portland Timbers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Columbus Crew: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portland Timbers scores 1.80 and concedes 1.93 goals per match. Columbus Crew scores 1.40 and concedes 1.53. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portland Timbers 67%, Columbus Crew 67%. Over 2.5: Portland Timbers 67%, Columbus Crew 60%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Portland Timbers has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.42. Portland Timbers: 12.7 shots per match, Columbus Crew: 11.5.
Match halves
Portland Timbers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.80. Columbus Crew: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Portland Timbers: 16-30 (7 goals). Columbus Crew: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Columbus Crew demonstrates a clear advantage in the last five matches, earning 1.4 points per game compared to just 0.8 points for Portland Timbers. The visitors have scored 9 goals in their last five games, conceding only 5, which gives them a positive goal difference of +4, while the hosts have scored 6 goals but conceded as many as 13, resulting in a negative goal difference of -7. Portland is in dramatic form with three losses in their last five matches (lwldl), indicating serious defensive problems. Columbus Crew shows more stable form (dwlwl) with two wins and better offensive efficiency. Considering all these factors, Columbus Crew has a higher chance of winning away, although the hosts may leverage their home advantage to put up a fight.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Portland Timbers | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portland Timbers is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Portland Timbers · 0.8 pts / match - Columbus Crew
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.
Portland Timbers is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.8 goals / match - Portland Timbers · 1.4 goals / match - Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.93 goals / match - Portland Timbers · 1.53 goals / match - Columbus Crew
Portland Timbers scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 matches).
Columbus Crew scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Portland Timbers
Over / Under — Columbus Crew
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Columbus Crew is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - Portland Timbers · 1.87 pts / match - Columbus Crew
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 27%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portland Timbers
Columbus Crew
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.73 | 3.30 | ▼ 2.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 22% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
The MLS match finished Portland Timbers 3:2 Columbus Crew. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
Portland Timbers score 1.80 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew 1.40. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Portland Timbers's matches and 67% of Columbus Crew's.
What form are Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew in?
Over the last 5 games Portland Timbers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Columbus Crew 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.