San Diego vs Portland Timbers: match statistics
San Diego vs Portland Timbers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Diego played Portland Timbers in MLS (United States). The match was played on 26 April 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
San Diego: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Portland Timbers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Diego scores 1.78 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Portland Timbers scores 1.38 and concedes 2.25. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Diego 44%, Portland Timbers 75%. Over 2.5: San Diego 67%, Portland Timbers 63%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Portland Timbers has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.27. San Diego: 10.4 shots per match, Portland Timbers: 10.9.
Match halves
San Diego: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.78. Portland Timbers: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
San Diego: 46-60 (5 goals). Portland Timbers: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 62%.
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
San Diego holds a clear home advantage in underlying metrics: at home they average 2.5 goals per game, 6.25 shots on target and 64% possession, whereas Portland averages 1.0 goals away, 4.25 shots on target and 48% possession on the road. Defensively the gap is also significant: San Diego concedes 1.0 goal at their own stadium (avg xG against 1.37), while Portland concedes 2.5 goals away (xG against 2.27) and have yet to record an away clean sheet (CS% 0). Looking at form, the hosts are in poor overall form – 0 wins in the last 5, goal differential 5:12 and an average of 0.2 points per game – but their home record is solid with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6 at home). Portland in their last 5 have 1 win and 1 draw (goals 7:10, 0.8 pts/game), however they have lost all away matches this season (Loss% 100) and display low shot conversion (8%) and 50% of away games without scoring, which enhances the home side’s chances. Considering the hosts’ higher xG (1.51 vs 1.39), superior conversion rate (19% vs 8%), and Portland’s weak away defense (2.5 goals conceded on average), I favor San Diego to win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The dominant signal for BTTS - Yes is that San Diego has BTTS in 100% of matches this season, while Portland has 50% on the season; in the last 5 meetings the values are 60% (San Diego) and 80% (Portland), indicating a strong tendency toward both teams scoring. Both teams concede goals easily — San Diego concedes on average 2.0 goals for the season and 2.4 in the last 5 matches (12 conceded), and Portland 2.5 for the season and 2.0 in the last 5 (10 conceded); both sides have 0% clean sheets on the season. Offensively San Diego scores 1.75 goals on average for the season (16 goals) and has a high shot conversion rate of 19%, while Portland averages 1.0 goals for the season (11 goals) with an 8% conversion but generates higher xG (1.39 vs 1.19 San Diego), i.e. creates scoring opportunities. Additionally the league has an overall BTTS rate of 57% and San Diego has 75% of matches over 2.5 goals, which together with the high number of goals conceded makes the scenario of both teams scoring more likely. Based on these figures I assign a 70% probability to Yes and 30% to No, therefore I recommend the BTTS: Yes bet.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG-based model (San Diego xG_for 1.19, Portland xG_for 1.39; xG against: San Diego 2.00, Portland 2.27) projects expected goals of 1.73 for San Diego and 1.70 for Portland, totaling 3.43 goals. Both teams have 100% of matches this season over 1.5 goals (seasonOver15 100% for both), which strongly supports a scenario of at least two goals. The signal for Over 2.5 is also strong: San Diego has season over2.5 at 75% and 80% in the last 5 matches, Portland 50% seasonally and 60% in the last 5, leading to an implied probability of roughly 70–75% for Over 2.5. Additionally, San Diego has a high shot conversion rate of 19% versus Portland’s 8%, and both teams concede a lot of goals (Portland avg 2.5 GA, San Diego 2.0 GA), increasing the likelihood of goal exchanges. On this basis the strongest and most reliable signal from the data is to play Over 1.5 (line 1.5, side Over).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
In the last 5 matches Portland led at the break in 60% of games (3 of 5), while San Diego led at the break in 0% (0 of 5), which strongly favors HT=2. Additionally, the 31–45 minute goal distribution shows the visitors scored 3 goals versus 1 for the hosts, confirming their effectiveness just before half-time. San Diego, however, has a tendency for second-half turnarounds: the home side scored 2 goals in minutes 76–90 while the visitors conceded 4 in that interval; the average points gained after the break in the last 5 matches is 1.4 for San Diego versus 0.4 for Portland, increasing the likelihood of an equalizer. Furthermore, San Diego has a seasonal goals-per-game average of 1.75 vs 1.0 for Portland and higher shot conversion (19% vs 8%) with xG 1.19 vs 1.39, and season-long BTTS of 100% for the hosts vs 50% for the visitors suggests both teams to score; therefore the most probable scenario is HT/FT 2/X (visitors lead at half-time, draw after 90 minutes).
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
| San Diego | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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 is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - San Diego · 0.8 pts / match - Portland Timbers
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.
San Diego is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.78 goals / match - San Diego · 1.38 goals / match - Portland Timbers
San Diego is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - San Diego · 2.25 goals / match - Portland Timbers
San Diego scores in 78% of matches (7 of 9 matches), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 matches).
Portland Timbers scores in 75% of matches (6 of 8 matches), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 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 - San Diego
Over / Under - Portland Timbers
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -8 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
San Diego
Portland Timbers
* 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
| San Diego | Liga | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.44 | 3.23 | ▲ 3.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 57% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 62% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 24% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of San Diego vs Portland Timbers?
The MLS match finished San Diego 1:2 Portland Timbers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before San Diego vs Portland Timbers?
San Diego score 1.78 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers 1.38. The MLS average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 44% of San Diego's matches and 75% of Portland Timbers's.
What form are San Diego and Portland Timbers in?
Over the last 5 games San Diego have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Portland Timbers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Diego vs Portland Timbers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for San Diego vs Portland Timbers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.