Los Angeles II vs Portland Timbers II: match statistics
Los Angeles II vs Portland Timbers II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Los Angeles II played Portland Timbers II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match was played on 12 July 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Los Angeles II: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Portland Timbers II: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Los Angeles II scores 1.75 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Portland Timbers II scores 1.35 and concedes 1.29. League average: 3.27 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Los Angeles II 81%, Portland Timbers II 35%. Over 2.5: Los Angeles II 75%, Portland Timbers II 53%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles II has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.71. Los Angeles II: 14.8 shots per match, Portland Timbers II: 14.6.
Match halves
Los Angeles II: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.06. Portland Timbers II: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Los Angeles II: 61-75 (7 goals). Portland Timbers II: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.27 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-3. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 25%.
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
I back the home win (1). Los Angeles II averages 1.89 goals per home match, has xG 1.77, 5.33 shots on target and 14.89 attempts, while Portland Timbers II as visitors score 1.38 goals on average, have xG 1.32 and 4.25 shots on target. The hosts also enjoy superior possession (54% vs 42%) and higher conversion (13% vs 12%), but keep clean sheets at home only 11% of the time, whereas Portland records an impressive 75% clean sheets on the road and concedes 1.13 goals per away match. In their last 5 games Los Angeles have scored 7 goals and collected 1.6 points per game, Portland 8 goals and 1.8 points per game, indicating slightly better form from the visitors. Overall, the advantage in xG and chance creation favors Los Angeles II, but Portland’s high clean sheet rate means a draw or upset remains realistic.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Statistics favor a 'no' scenario — season BTTS rate for Los Angeles II is 56% versus only 13% for Portland Timbers II, and Portland have kept a clean sheet in 75% of their matches this season. Although Los Angeles generate a high xG of 2.06 (with 17.67 shots and 6.56 on target) and Portland have xG 1.32, the home side score only 1.33 goals per game on average with a low conversion rate of 8%, indicating finishing issues. Portland defend solidly: 1.13 goals conceded on average this season and 22 goals conceded in total, with xG against of 1.36, which increases the likelihood that the visitors will keep a clean sheet. In the last 5 matches BTTS is 60% for Los Angeles and 40% for Portland, which partially raises the chance of goals from both sides but does not offset Portland’s season pattern of 75% clean sheets; therefore I estimate 30% for 'yes' and 70% for 'no', selecting 'no' as the more probable outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model calculates 1.71 xG for Los Angeles II and 1.36 xG for Portland II, yielding a total xG = 3.07. Based on this total, a Poisson distribution suggests roughly an 81% chance of at least 2 goals (Over 1.5) and about 59% for at least 3 goals (Over 2.5). Additionally, Los Angeles II averages 17.67 shots and 6.56 shots on target with an 8% conversion rate, while Portland averages 11.13 shots and 4.25 on target with a 12% conversion — the home side’s offense and conceded xG (1.36) amplify the scoring potential. Seasonally Los Angeles II has 67% of home matches finishing Over 2.5, the league records 66% such games, and Portland 38% — this mix of data strengthens the signal for Over 2.5, hence the recommendation on the Over side at the 2.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw is the most likely outcome — in the last 5 matches both Los Angeles II and Portland Timbers II recorded a draw at the break in 100% of cases, and the average first-half goals are only 0.33 for the home side and 0.38 for the visitors, indicating a calm start to matches. After the break the advantage belongs to Portland: the visitors average 2.25 points per game compared to 1.44 for the hosts and have a 75% win rate this season versus 33% for Los Angeles II; although Los Angeles generates higher xG (2.06 vs 1.32) and more shots (17.67 vs 11.13), Portland convert better (shot conversion 12% vs 8%). The visitors often decide games in the second half — in 88% of their matches at least one goal from their team was scored after the break, and they won the second half in 63% of cases — hence the scenario of a half-time draw and an away win (X/2) is logical. Additionally, Portland keep a clean sheet in 75% of matches this season, which reduces the probability of a turnaround in favor of the hosts; therefore I recommend X/2 as the strongest pick.
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
| Los Angeles II | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Los Angeles II · 1.8 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.
Los Angeles II is 30% better for: goals scored per match.
1.75 goals / match - Los Angeles II · 1.35 goals / match - Portland Timbers II
Portland Timbers II is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - Los Angeles II · 1.29 goals / match - Portland Timbers II
Los Angeles II scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Portland Timbers II keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 matches).
Portland Timbers II scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Los Angeles II keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 16 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 - Los Angeles 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.
Portland Timbers II is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Los Angeles II · 1.06 pts / match - Portland Timbers II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Portland Timbers II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Los Angeles 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
| Los Angeles II | Liga | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.50 | 3.27 | ▼ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 81% | 62% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 66% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 21% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 75% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 84% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
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 (4): Los Angeles II 1 - 0 - 3 Portland Timbers II. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 25% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Los Angeles II vs Portland Timbers II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Los Angeles II 0:0 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 Los Angeles II and Portland Timbers II?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Los Angeles II won 1, Portland Timbers II won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Los Angeles II vs Portland Timbers II?
Los Angeles II score 1.75 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers II 1.35. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 81% of Los Angeles II's matches and 35% of Portland Timbers II's.
What form are Los Angeles II and Portland Timbers II in?
Over the last 5 games Los Angeles II have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Portland Timbers II 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Los Angeles II vs Portland Timbers II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Los Angeles II vs Portland Timbers II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.