Portland Timbers 4-2 LA Galaxy

Current streaks

Recent form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have shown mixed form in their recent games, with a notable high-scoring 4-4 draw against St. Louis CITY in Major League Soccer. Their last six matches have been characterized by offensive prowess, scoring an impressive 13 goals (2.17 per game), including a 4-0 victory over Colorado Rapids in the Leagues Cup. However, their defense has been somewhat inconsistent, conceding 10 goals (1.67 per game) during this period. The Timbers have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six games, but their matches have been generally high-scoring affairs, with 83% of games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the matches. Despite their current 8th position in the league, the Timbers' recent form suggests they are capable of producing exciting, goal-filled encounters.

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy have shown mixed form in their recent matches, but their overall performance has been strong enough to secure the top spot in the league with 55 points from 29 games. Their last six games have been characterized by high-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the games. The Galaxy's most recent match was particularly noteworthy, a 4-2 victory over local rivals Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer, showcasing their offensive prowess. Despite conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, the Galaxy have managed to outscore their opponents, netting an impressive 2 goals per game on average. Their ability to bounce back from losses is evident, as they haven't suffered consecutive defeats in this stretch, alternating between wins and losses in their last four matches.

Recent home/away form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have been in exceptional form at home recently, showcasing an impressive five-game winning streak across all competitions. Their goal-scoring prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team averaging an impressive 3.17 goals per game over their last six home matches. Two high-scoring encounters stand out: a thrilling 4-4 draw against St. Louis CITY and a dominant 4-1 victory over Nashville SC. The Timbers have also demonstrated defensive solidity, keeping three clean sheets during this period. With 83% of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals, fans have been treated to exciting, high-scoring matches at Providence Park. This strong home form has undoubtedly contributed to their current 8th position in the league standings.

LA Galaxy

Analyzing LA Galaxy's recent away form reveals some interesting trends. Despite their strong league position, their away performances have been inconsistent, with a current run of two consecutive losses. Their last six away games have resulted in 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, indicating a struggle to maintain consistency on the road. Notably, five out of these six games (83%) have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting high-scoring affairs are common in Galaxy's away matches. The team has been involved in some entertaining encounters, particularly the 3-3 draw against Guadalajara Chivas in the Leagues Cup. While they've managed to score in most games (averaging 1.5 goals per game), their defense has been somewhat vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in this stretch.