D. Rossi
Evander
A. Morris
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.55
|
4.33
|
5.75
|
| Prob. |
64.5%
|
23.1%
|
17.4%
|
Key points
• Columbus Crew has been on a string of draws recently, with 83% of their games featuring under 2.5 goals.
• Portland Timbers are currently in 10th position in the league with inconsistent form, conceding 2.17 goals per game in the last six matches.
• Columbus Crew is unbeaten in their last six home matches, keeping two clean sheets and averaging 1.5 goals per game.
• Portland Timbers have had mixed away form, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in the last six matches, conceding an average of 2 goals per game.
• Head-to-head statistics show Portland Timbers have won 7 matches against Columbus Crew, with an average of 3.00 goals per match in their encounters.
Current streaks
Columbus Crew
0
6
0
5
1
0
Portland Timbers
0
5
0
2
0
11
Recent form
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew's recent form has been characterized by a string of draws, with five of their last six matches ending in stalemates. This run of draws includes their two-legged CONCACAF Champions League tie against Tigres UANL, where they managed to secure 1-1 draws in both the home and away fixtures. The Crew's league form has also been consistent, albeit unspectacular, with their last three MLS matches ending in draws against Real Salt Lake, DC United, and Nashville SC, respectively. The team's scoring output has been relatively low, averaging just 0.83 goals per game over their last six matches, while they have conceded an average of 1.17 goals per game during the same period. Notably, the majority of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals.
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers are currently in 10th position in the league with 9 points from 8 games. Their form in the last six matches has been inconsistent, with one win, two draws, and three losses. The Timbers are on a three-game losing streak, which was preceded by a win against New York City FC. Notably, their games have been high-scoring, with an average of 3.83 total goals per game. In fact, 83% of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in the same percentage of games. The Timbers have struggled defensively, conceding 13 goals in the last six games, an average of 2.17 per game, and have failed to keep a clean sheet during this period.
Columbus Crew
LDDDDD
W0 D5 L1
5
0.8
7
1.2
-2
1
2
67%
83%
17%
Portland Timbers
WLLLDD
W1 D2 L3
10
1.7
13
2.2
-3
0
3.83
83%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew's recent home form has been solid, with the team currently unbeaten in their last six matches at home. They have secured three wins and three draws during this period, showcasing their ability to consistently earn points in front of their home crowd. Notably, the Crew have kept two clean sheets in their last six home games, while conceding just four goals in total, demonstrating their defensive resilience. The team has scored nine goals in these six matches, averaging 1.5 goals per game, which suggests a balanced approach to their play. It's worth highlighting that the Crew's 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on March 16, 2024, stands out as a particularly high-scoring game amidst a run of mostly low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their home games featuring under 2.5 goals.
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, one draw, and three losses. They have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in the same percentage of matches. Their most recent away game, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Sporting Kansas City, exemplifies this trend. However, the Timbers have also suffered a run of consecutive defeats, losing three in a row before securing a point in their last outing. Despite their inconsistency, they have managed to find the net regularly, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but have been let down by their defense, conceding an average of 2 goals per match.
Columbus Crew
WWDWDD
W3 D3 L0
9
1.5
4
0.7
+5
2
2.17
67%
67%
33%
Portland Timbers
LWWLLD
W2 D1 L3
9
1.5
12
2
-3
1
3.5
67%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Columbus Crew and Portland Timbers indicate the following:
- Columbus Crew has won 3 matches.
- Portland Timbers has won 7 matches.
- There have been 3 draws between the two teams.
Additionally, the average number of goals scored in direct matches between these teams is 3.00 goals per match. The search results do not provide specific details about yellow and red cards, but they mention that there have been 7 yellow cards for Columbus Crew and 12 for Portland Timbers, with no red cards recorded for either team.