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
Key match information
Portland Timbers played LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Portland Timbers: 1-0-3, 0.75 points/match. LA Galaxy: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portland Timbers scores 1.50 and concedes 2.75 goals per match. LA Galaxy scores 1.50 and concedes 1.75. League average: 3.03 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portland Timbers 75%, LA Galaxy 75%. Over 2.5: Portland Timbers 75%, LA Galaxy 75%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
LA Galaxy has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.36. Portland Timbers: 12.0 shots per match, LA Galaxy: 14.0.
Match halves
Portland Timbers: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. LA Galaxy: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Portland Timbers: 76-90+ (2 goals). LA Galaxy: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.03 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 overviewHalf-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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LA Galaxy is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.75 pts / match - Portland Timbers · 1 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
2.75 goals / match - Portland Timbers · 1.75 goals / match - LA Galaxy
Portland Timbers scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - LA Galaxy
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 is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Portland Timbers · 1.5 pts / match - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portland Timbers
LA Galaxy
* 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 | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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.