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Los Angeles FC 3-2 Portland Timbers


Major League Soccer Matchday 15
BMO Stadium

44'
K. Miller (O.G.)
45+4'
T. Tillman
C. Olivera
48'
M. Bogusz
52'
C. Bravo
54'
I. Sanchez
55'
J. Rodriguez
65'
J. Rodriguez
S. Moreno
68'
E. Williamson
72'
D. Chara
73'
S. Moreno
C. Bravo
75'
M. Chanot
76'
D. Chara
76'
D. Chara
89'
K. Kamara
90+2'
D. Bouanga
K. Kamara
90+6'
E. Miller

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.40
5.00
7.50
Prob.
71.4%
20%
13.3%

Key points

• Los Angeles FC has had mixed recent form, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 games.
• Los Angeles FC has been involved in high-scoring matches, with 5 of their last 6 games featuring over 2.5 goals.
• Portland Timbers are struggling in the league, sitting in 11th position with just 10 points from 9 games.
• Portland Timbers have conceded an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last 6 matches.
• Los Angeles FC has a better head-to-head record against Portland Timbers, with 7 wins compared to Portland's 6 in 18 matches.
• In the last 5 matches between the two teams, Los Angeles FC has won 3, drawn 2, and lost 0.

Current streaks

Los Angeles FC

Wins
0
Since a win
2
Losses
0
Since a loss
3
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
4

Portland Timbers

Wins
0
Since a win
6
Losses
0
Since a loss
3
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
12

Recent form

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. Despite their inconsistent results, they have been involved in several high-scoring matches, with five of their previous six games featuring over 2.5 goals. A particularly notable result was their emphatic 5-0 victory against Nashville SC on March 24th, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, they have also been vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game during this period. Currently sitting in 7th position in the league with 12 points from 9 games, Los Angeles FC will be looking to improve their consistency and climb up the table in their upcoming fixtures.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 11th position with just 10 points from 9 games. Their recent form has been poor, with a run of three consecutive losses followed by three consecutive draws. The Timbers have been involved in high-scoring matches, with 83% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in the same percentage of matches. They have conceded an average of 2.33 goals per game while scoring 1.67, resulting in a negative goal difference of -4. The Timbers' defense has been particularly vulnerable, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six games.

Los Angeles FC

8th · 3-3-3 · 15-14 (+1) · 12 pts
Last 6
LWLWDD
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
3 - 2
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
5 - 0
Nashville SC
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 0
Los Angeles FC

Portland Timbers

11th · 2-4-3 · 18-18 (0) · 10 pts
Last 6
LLLDDD
Results
W0 D3 L3
Goals scored
10
Per game
1.7
Goals against
14
Per game
2.3
Goal difference
-4
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
2 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 3
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
1 - 3
Philadelphia Union
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
1 - 0
Portland Timbers

Recent home/away form

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC has been in decent form at home recently, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six home games. They are currently 7th in the league with 12 points from 9 games. Their home matches have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.17 total goals per game and 83% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals. LAFC's attack has been potent at home, scoring 2 goals per game on average, including a particularly impressive 5-0 victory against Nashville SC on March 24, 2024. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.17 goals per game and keeping only two clean sheets in the last six home matches.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have had a mixed run of form in their recent away games, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. They have scored and conceded an equal number of goals (10) during this period, resulting in an average of 3.33 total goals per game. Notably, the Timbers have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their most recent matches against Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City ended in thrilling 2-2 and 3-3 draws, respectively. However, the Timbers did suffer back-to-back losses against Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo in March 2024, before bouncing back with a 2-1 win against New York City FC.

Los Angeles FC

8th · 3-3-3 · 15-14 (+1) · 12 pts
Last 6
LWDWWD
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
12
Per game
2
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+5
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.17
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
5 - 0
Nashville SC
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
0 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
Seattle Sounders
· Friendlies Clubs
Los Angeles FC
1 - 3
FC Nordsjaelland

Portland Timbers

11th · 2-4-3 · 18-18 (0) · 10 pts
Last 6
WWLLDD
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
10
Per game
1.7
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
0
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.33
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
2 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 3
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
1 - 0
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
1 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Friendlies Clubs
Phoenix Rising
0 - 1
Portland Timbers

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer (MLS) indicate that as of the information provided, the teams have met 18 times:

- Portland Timbers has won 6 matches.
- Los Angeles FC has won 7 matches.
- 5 fixtures between the two teams have ended in a draw.

The average number of goals scored per match in direct encounters is 3.11 goals. In the last 5 matches between the two teams, Los Angeles FC has won 3, drawn 2, and lost 0, with a total goals over percentage of 33.3%.

Please note that the statistics provided are based on the information available as of the date mentioned in the search results (April 25, 2024).

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