Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: match statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps are displaying significantly better overall form with a record of 2 wins this season and a run of three victories in their last five matches (PPG 2.0), while Portland Timbers have only one win and a mere 0.8 points per game in recent matches. The Whitecaps have yet to concede a goal this season (0 GA), highlighting a solid defense, whereas Portland concedes an average of 2 goals per game at home and has let in as many as 12 goals in their last five matches overall. Although Portland have a 100% home record (1 out of 1), their negative streak in recent matches (ldlwl) along with a high number of goals conceded (xGA 1.73) indicate defensive issues. Considering Vancouver's excellent form and their reliable defense, the visitors are the favorites for this encounter.
Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Portland Timbers play Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS (United States). The match date is 8 March 2026 at 04:30. Final score: 1:4.
Current form
Portland Timbers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Vancouver Whitecaps: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portland Timbers scores 1.80 and concedes 1.93 goals per match. Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.47 and concedes 1.07. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portland Timbers 67%, Vancouver Whitecaps 53%. Over 2.5: Portland Timbers 67%, Vancouver Whitecaps 60%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Vancouver Whitecaps has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.46. Portland Timbers: 12.7 shots per match, Vancouver Whitecaps: 17.5.
Match halves
Portland Timbers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.80. Vancouver Whitecaps: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 1.07.
Goals by minute
Portland Timbers: 16-30 (7 goals). Vancouver Whitecaps: 16-30 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Vancouver Whitecaps are displaying significantly better overall form with a record of 2 wins this season and a run of three victories in their last five matches (PPG 2.0), while Portland Timbers have only one win and a mere 0.8 points per game in recent matches. The Whitecaps have yet to concede a goal this season (0 GA), highlighting a solid defense, whereas Portland concedes an average of 2 goals per game at home and has let in as many as 12 goals in their last five matches overall. Although Portland have a 100% home record (1 out of 1), their negative streak in recent matches (ldlwl) along with a high number of goals conceded (xGA 1.73) indicate defensive issues. Considering Vancouver's excellent form and their reliable defense, the visitors are the favorites for this encounter.
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 | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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.
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 37% better for: goals scored per match.
1.8 goals / match - Portland Timbers · 2.47 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps is 80% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.93 goals / match - Portland Timbers · 1.07 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps
Portland Timbers scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 matches).
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 87% of matches (13 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 — Vancouver Whitecaps
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - Portland Timbers · 1.8 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 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 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (10 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portland Timbers
Vancouver Whitecaps
* 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 | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.73 | 3.31 | ▲ 3.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 22% | ▲ 33% |
| 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Portland Timbers 0 - 0 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
The MLS match finished Portland Timbers 1:4 Vancouver Whitecaps. 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 Vancouver Whitecaps?
Portland Timbers score 1.80 goals per game on average and Vancouver Whitecaps 2.47. The MLS average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Portland Timbers's matches and 53% of Vancouver Whitecaps's.
What form are Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps in?
Over the last 5 games Portland Timbers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.