Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United: match statistics
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Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portland Timbers plays Minnesota United in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Providence Park.
Recent form
Portland Timbers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Minnesota United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Portland Timbers scores 1.77 goals per game and allows 1.77. Minnesota United scores 1.36 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 77% of Portland Timbers's games and 64% of Minnesota United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 55%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Minnesota United has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.50 per game. Portland Timbers takes 12.9 shots per game, while Minnesota United takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Portland Timbers leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Minnesota United leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portland Timbers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Minnesota United, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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 | Minnesota United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.27 |
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.
Portland Timbers is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Portland Timbers · 1.2 pts / game - Minnesota United
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 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.77 goals / game - Portland Timbers · 1.36 goals / game - Minnesota United
Minnesota United is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.77 goals / game - Portland Timbers · 1.45 goals / game - Minnesota United
Portland Timbers scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Minnesota United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Minnesota United scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 22 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 - Minnesota United
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.
Portland Timbers is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Portland Timbers · 1 pts / game - Minnesota United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Minnesota United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Minnesota United
* 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 | Minnesota United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.55 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 63% | • 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 21% | ▲ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Portland Timbers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Minnesota United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Portland Timbers and Minnesota United play?
Portland Timbers face Minnesota United on September 6, 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 Minnesota United?
Portland Timbers score 1.77 goals per game on average and Minnesota United 1.36. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Portland Timbers's matches and 64% of Minnesota United's.
What form are Portland Timbers and Minnesota United in?
Over the last 5 games Portland Timbers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Minnesota United 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United?
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.