LA Galaxy II vs Portland Timbers II: match statistics
LA Galaxy II vs Portland Timbers II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
LA Galaxy II played Portland Timbers II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match was played on 24 August 2026. Venue: HDC University Field 1. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
LA Galaxy II: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Portland Timbers II: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
LA Galaxy II scores 2.05 and concedes 1.27 goals per match. Portland Timbers II scores 1.35 and concedes 1.04. League average: 3.28 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: LA Galaxy II 64%, Portland Timbers II 35%. Over 2.5: LA Galaxy II 59%, Portland Timbers II 52%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Portland Timbers II has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.63. LA Galaxy II: 13.6 shots per match, Portland Timbers II: 14.3.
Match halves
LA Galaxy II: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.27. Portland Timbers II: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
LA Galaxy II: 46-60 (10 goals). Portland Timbers II: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.28 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 1-3-1. Average goals 4.60, BTTS 80%.
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
Portland Timbers II are the runners-up, and they remain unbeaten in their last five matches: winning 4 and drawing once while conceding just 2 goals. LA Galaxy II are also in strong form, with 4 wins in 5 matches and a 15:4 goal difference; however, the visitors are clearly more defensively effective away from home. Portland concede an average of 0.92 goals per away match and keep a clean sheet in 67% of away fixtures, while Galaxy II allow an average of 1.17 goals and record a clean sheet in only 25% of their home matches. The hosts create more chances, averaging 14.75 shots and 6.17 shots on target per match, but their xG of 1.76 is only slightly higher than Portland’s 1.44, while the visitors’ defence has a lower average xG against opponents: 1.41 compared with 1.74. Galaxy II’s home advantage is significant, but Portland’s 75% away win rate and more consistent defensive performances slightly favour an away victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal points to BTTS - No, as Portland Timbers II kept a clean sheet in 67% of matches, while LA Galaxy II failed to score in 36% of games. The seasonal percentage of matches in which both teams scored stands at just 45% for the hosts and only 25% for the visitors, well below the league average of 61%. Portland concedes an average of 0.92 goals per match and has allowed opponents just 0.4 goals per game across its last five appearances, increasing the likelihood that the hosts will be kept out. LA Galaxy II is in very good scoring form, averaging 3.0 goals over its last five matches and recording a seasonal xG of 1.98, but this potential more often points to a one-sided victory than necessarily to both teams scoring. The visitors have also conceded only 2 goals in their last five matches, making the most likely scenario one in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
LA Galaxy II are in excellent form, averaging 3.0 goals scored over their last five matches, but Portland Timbers II have conceded just 0.4 goals per game over the same period. The visitors’ season-long defensive record also looks very solid: they concede an average of 0.92 goals and have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their matches, limiting the hosts’ potential despite their average xG of 1.98. Both teams have a low proportion of matches featuring at least four goals—27% for LA Galaxy II and 17% for Portland—while results below 3.5 goals occurred in 73% and 83% of their matches, respectively. The expected total of 2.70 goals points to a game with a realistic chance of producing two or three goals, but without equally strong grounds for going beyond four. Therefore, the clearest edge lies with the Under 3.5 goals market.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
LA Galaxy II led at the break in 75% of their last five matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals before half-time and conceding none. Portland Timbers II were level at half-time in 80% of their recent matches, while their first-half scoring average stood at just 0.4 goals, reinforcing the scenario of an early home lead. Galaxy are also in very strong full-match form: they won 80% of their last five outings, scored an average of 3.0 goals, and recorded a higher average xG than their opponents, 1.98 versus 1.44. Portland have a strong seasonal record, with a 75% win rate and just 0.92 goals conceded per match, so the risk of a draw or a turnaround remains significant; however, the current first-half dynamics point more clearly towards 1/1.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| LA Galaxy II | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.26 |
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 II is 8% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - LA Galaxy II · 2.6 pts / match - Portland Timbers II
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 II is 52% better for: goals scored per match.
2.05 goals / match - LA Galaxy II · 1.35 goals / match - Portland Timbers II
Portland Timbers II is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.27 goals / match - LA Galaxy II · 1.04 goals / match - Portland Timbers II
LA Galaxy II scores in 91% of matches (20 of 22 matches), while Portland Timbers II keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 matches).
Portland Timbers II scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while LA Galaxy II keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 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 - LA Galaxy II
Over / Under - Portland Timbers II
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.
LA Galaxy II is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.77 pts / match - LA Galaxy II · 1.13 pts / match - Portland Timbers II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Portland Timbers II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
LA Galaxy II
Portland Timbers II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| LA Galaxy II | Liga | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.32 | 3.28 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 62% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 59% | 66% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 21% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 84% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): LA Galaxy II 1 - 3 - 1 Portland Timbers II. Average goals 4.60, both teams scored in 80% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of LA Galaxy II vs Portland Timbers II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished LA Galaxy II 2:2 Portland Timbers II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between LA Galaxy II and Portland Timbers II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches LA Galaxy II won 1, Portland Timbers II won 1 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 4.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy II vs Portland Timbers II?
LA Galaxy II score 2.05 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers II 1.35. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 64% of LA Galaxy II's matches and 35% of Portland Timbers II's.
What form are LA Galaxy II and Portland Timbers II in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy II have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Portland Timbers II 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy II vs Portland Timbers II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for LA Galaxy II vs Portland Timbers II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.