LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Stats | MLS | 15/10
The encounter between LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers is set to kick off at 03:30 on Thursday, 15/10.
This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the first half
Our betting recommendation is First Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers contest.
Both sides may prioritize defensive organization early on, resulting in limited action. One or fewer goals before halftime looks likely.
Key Betting Insights
LA Galaxy
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
7 matches against Portland Timbers ended in a draw
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Portland Timbers
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
7 matches against LA Galaxy ended in a draw
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals: 4/5
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LA Galaxy Preview
LA Galaxy has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 9 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses — an average of 1.29 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 37 goals (1.32 per game) and conceded 44 (1.57 per game).
Across all competitions this season, LA Galaxy has played 28 matches, scoring 37 goals (1.32 per match) and conceding 44 (1.57 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
LA Galaxy
Goals Scored:39
Goals Conceded:50
Average Goals Scored:1.34
Average Goals Conceded:1.72
Wins:9
Goal Difference:-11
Date
Game
Result
11/10
St. Louis City
6 - 2
LA Galaxy
L
27/09
LA Galaxy
3 - 2
Colorado Rapids
W
20/09
Minnesota United
2 - 3
LA Galaxy
W
13/09
LA Galaxy
1 - 1
Seattle Sounders
D
10/09
Vancouver Whitecaps
3 - 0
LA Galaxy
L
LA Galaxy to win the match: 11/10
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Portland Timbers Preview
Across 28 MLS matches, Portland Timbers has posted 9 victories, 6 stalemates, and 13 defeats, averaging 1.18 points per fixture. In those games they scored 51 (1.82 per match) and conceded 54 (1.93 per match).
During the whole 2026 campaign, Portland Timbers has earned 9 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 51 goals (1.82 per match) and conceding 54 (1.93 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Portland Timbers
Goals Scored:51
Goals Conceded:54
Average Goals Scored:1.82
Average Goals Conceded:1.93
Wins:9
Goal Difference:-3
Date
Game
Result
11/10
Sporting KC
3 - 3
Portland Timbers
D
27/09
San Jose Earthquakes
3 - 1
Portland Timbers
L
20/09
Portland Timbers
0 - 1
Atlanta United FC
L
13/09
Dallas
2 - 1
Portland Timbers
L
10/09
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
St. Louis City
D
Portland Timbers to win the match: 15/8
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Statistical Insights for LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
LA Galaxy
USA - MLS
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
D
L
1.4
Home
W
D
W
W
D
2.2
Away
L
W
L
L
D
0.8
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
L
L
L
D
0.4
Home
L
D
W
L
W
1.4
Away
D
L
L
D
L
0.4
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Home Win
11/10
47.17%
Draw
11/4
25.97%
Away Win
2/1
33.33%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
LA Galaxy
9
last 5 matches
Portland Timbers
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
LA Galaxy scored +29% more goals than Portland Timbers in the last 5 matches.
LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers goals scored count, last 5 matches
St. Louis City
2
Colorado Rapids
3
Minnesota United
3
Seattle Sounders
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
3
Sporting KC
1
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Atlanta United FC
1
Dallas
2
St. Louis City
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
LA Galaxy
14
last 5 matches
Portland Timbers
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
LA Galaxy conceded +27% more goals than Portland Timbers in the last 5 matches.
LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers goals conceded count, last 5 matches
St. Louis City
6
Colorado Rapids
2
Minnesota United
2
Seattle Sounders
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
3
Sporting KC
3
San Jose Earthquakes
1
Atlanta United FC
2
Dallas
2
St. Louis City
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Key metrics
Corners
LA Galaxy
27
last 5 matches
Portland Timbers
29
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Portland Timbers received +7% more corners than LA Galaxy in the last 5 matches.
LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers corners count, last 5 matches
St. Louis City
3
Colorado Rapids
5
Minnesota United
9
Seattle Sounders
5
Vancouver Whitecaps
5
1
Sporting KC
9
San Jose Earthquakes
5
Atlanta United FC
5
Dallas
9
St. Louis City
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Key metrics
Cards
LA Galaxy
7
last 5 matches
Portland Timbers
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
LA Galaxy received +40% more cards than Portland Timbers in the last 5 matches.
LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers cards count, last 5 matches
St. Louis City
2
Colorado Rapids
1
Minnesota United
1
Seattle Sounders
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
1
Sporting KC
1
San Jose Earthquakes
2
Atlanta United FC
0
Dallas
1
St. Louis City
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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