Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.75
|
3.75
|
4.50
|
| Prob. |
57.1%
|
26.7%
|
22.2%
|
Key points
• New York City FC is struggling in the league, sitting in 15th position with no points from their first two games.
• NYCFC has conceded 11 goals in their last six matches at a rate of 1.83 per game, while scoring only 7, averaging 1.17 goals per game.
• NYCFC has not kept a clean sheet in any of their last six games, and both teams have scored in 70% of the matches.
• Portland Timbers are currently at the top of the league table with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games.
• The Timbers have scored 9 goals and conceded 7 in their last six games, with both teams scoring in 70% of the matches.
• Head-to-head statistics show that Portland Timbers have won 5 out of 9 previous matches against New York City FC.
Recent form
New York City FC
New York City FC is currently struggling in the league, sitting in 15th position with no points from their first two games. Their recent form has been poor, with a run of three consecutive defeats following three draws. In their last six matches, they have conceded 11 goals at a rate of 1.83 per game, while scoring only 7, averaging 1.17 goals per game. This has resulted in a negative goal difference of -4. NYCFC has not kept a clean sheet in any of these six games, and both teams have scored in 70% of the matches. The games have been evenly split between high-scoring and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of the matches seeing over 2.5 goals and the other 50% under 2.5 goals. The most notable high-scoring game was their 3-2 loss against Austin in a friendly match on February 17, 2024.
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers have had a mixed run of form in their last six games, with two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite this inconsistency, they currently sit at the top of the league table, having earned four points from their first two Major League Soccer matches. The Timbers have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly in their recent 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids, which showcases their attacking prowess. However, they have also experienced a brief two-game losing streak during their friendly matches against the Chicago Fire and San Jose Earthquakes. Overall, the team has scored nine goals and conceded seven in their last six games, resulting in an average of 2.67 total goals per game, with both teams scoring in 70% of these matches.
New York City FC
DDDLLL
W0 D3 L3
7
1.2
11
1.8
-4
0
3
67%
50%
50%
Portland Timbers
WDLLWD
W2 D2 L2
9
1.5
7
1.2
+2
1
2.67
67%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
New York City FC
New York City FC's recent home form has been mixed, with a run of three consecutive wins followed by a loss and two draws in their last three games. The team has shown an ability to score goals at home, averaging 1.83 goals per game over their last six matches. However, they have also conceded in half of those games, with an average of 1.17 goals conceded per game. Notably, 70% of their recent home games have featured over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their matches have been entertaining for fans. Despite their inconsistent form, New York City FC has managed to keep three clean sheets in their last six home games, demonstrating some defensive solidity.
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers have had a mixed run of form in their recent away games, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. They have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 80% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. The Timbers have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game on the road, which is a concern for the team. However, they have managed to score in all but one of their away games, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The most notable result is the heavy 5-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo, which stands out as a particularly disappointing performance.
New York City FC
WWWLDD
W3 D2 L1
11
1.8
7
1.2
+4
3
3
50%
33%
67%
Portland Timbers
LDWDLW
W2 D2 L2
9
1.5
15
2.5
-6
1
4
67%
17%
83%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between New York City FC and Portland Timbers indicate that from their previous encounters, there have been a total of 9 matches:
- New York City FC has won 1 time.
- Portland Timbers has won 5 times.
- They have drawn 3 times.
These figures come from various sources, including AiScore, FotMob, FootyStats, and FcTables.