Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
Despite their overall poorer form (0.6 PPG in the last 5 matches), Portland Timbers have been solid at home, winning 50% of their home matches this season and scoring an average of 2 goals per game. LA Galaxy has catastrophic away statistics - 100% defeats in away matches, conceding an average of 4 goals while scoring only 1. Despite the visitors' better overall form (1.8 PPG), their helplessness in away matches and the higher home xG For of the hosts (1.12 vs 1.73 for the visitors away) speaks in favor of the home side. Both teams have weak defenses, suggesting a high-scoring match is likely. The high draw percentage stems from both teams' unpredictability and their defensive issues, but the home advantage should give Timbers a slight but realistic chance of victory.
Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portland Timbers played against LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Portland Timbers has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. LA Galaxy has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Portland Timbers scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 2.75. LA Galaxy scores 1.50 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Portland Timbers's games and 75% of LA Galaxy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 75%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
LA Galaxy has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.36 per game. Portland Timbers takes 12.0 shots per game, while LA Galaxy takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Portland Timbers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portland Timbers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For LA Galaxy, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Despite their overall poorer form (0.6 PPG in the last 5 matches), Portland Timbers have been solid at home, winning 50% of their home matches this season and scoring an average of 2 goals per game. LA Galaxy has catastrophic away statistics - 100% defeats in away matches, conceding an average of 4 goals while scoring only 1. Despite the visitors' better overall form (1.8 PPG), their helplessness in away matches and the higher home xG For of the hosts (1.12 vs 1.73 for the visitors away) speaks in favor of the home side. Both teams have weak defenses, suggesting a high-scoring match is likely. The high draw percentage stems from both teams' unpredictability and their defensive issues, but the home advantage should give Timbers a slight but realistic chance of victory.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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 | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 54% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.20 |
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.
LA Galaxy is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.75 pts / game - Portland Timbers · 1 pts / game - LA Galaxy
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.
LA Galaxy is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.75 goals / game - Portland Timbers · 1.75 goals / game - LA Galaxy
Portland Timbers scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
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 - LA Galaxy
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.
LA Galaxy is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Portland Timbers · 1.5 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Portland Timbers
LA Galaxy
* 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 | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.25 | 3.03 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 50% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy?
The MLS match finished Portland Timbers 1:1 LA Galaxy. 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 LA Galaxy?
Portland Timbers score 1.50 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 1.50. The MLS average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Portland Timbers's matches and 75% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Portland Timbers have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and LA Galaxy 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.