Portland Tim. vs Dallas Prediction 23 July 2026
🔊 Portland Timbers and Dallas come into this MLS match from different positions. The hosts are outside the playoff spots but still have reason to push - three points off the pace. Dallas have already secured their place in the postseason picture, though the pressure from teams behind them means they can't afford to slip. Over recent games, both sides have been scoring freely: Portland's home goal average is high, and the Texans have kept their attacking momentum going across their last few matches. The big question is what shape both clubs are in after a two-month break for the World Cup.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Portland Timbers):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊 In official matches between Portland Timbers and Dallas, the two sides have met 38 times. The home side have won 12, the visitors 14, and 12 have ended in a draw. More relevant is what's happened over the last two seasons - four official matches, two wins for Dallas and two draws. Over that stretch, Portland averaged 1.0 goals per game, Dallas 1.7.
Head-to-head statistics Portland Tim. - Dallas
Portland Timbers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - Seattle Sounders, away team - Portland Timbers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:5.
Here's the game statistics (Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 6.
In their last five matches, Portland have two wins, one draw, and two losses. Over the ten games before that, four wins, five defeats, one draw. They're averaging 2 goals scored per game, while the defense is giving up around 1.7.
Across the season, the Timbers are bright going forward, 1.8 goals per game, but they leak too. 1.93 conceded on average. The target is a playoff spot, and they're only three points off, so the motivation is there. Half the regular season still to go, meaning an Oregon top-8 finish is very much alive. The main thing is fixing the defensive holes. There are signs of progress, the club's first match back from the break ended in a 5-1 away win over Seattle.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
Dallas Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - Colorado Rapids, away - Dallas). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Dallas vs Colorado Rapids):
- ball possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Dallas are already in the playoff spots - fifth in the Western Conference - and want to stay close to the top of the table. Four wins from their last five, one defeat. That's one of the better recent runs in the conference.
Over the last ten matches, the visitors have won five, drawn two and lost three. They're averaging exactly two goals scored per game against 1.3 conceded - solid attack, decent defensive record. Before the break, they got the job done on the road against Colorado, winning 2-1 in a tight one.
Match Results: Dallas
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 38;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.16;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.39, while the visitors net 0.76.
First-Half Stats: Portland Timbers (home) vs Dallas (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 2 (33.33%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- losses: 2 (33.33%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- draws: 2 (33.33%) vs 3 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 2.67 vs 1.67;
- Average goals conceded: 1.17 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 2.3 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1.2) vs 2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.9).
- Portland Timbers scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 14, draws - 12.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Dallas
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- win percentage: 33% vs 47%;
- losses: 8 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.32, the guests - 1.66;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.97;
- both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Dallas
- average total in the tournament: 3.73 vs 3.47;
- average total goals scored: 1.8 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 1.07;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.93;
- Portland Timbers: average total at home in the tournament - 2.33;
- Dallas: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 3) vs 2 (away - 2.4).
- Dallas have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 games (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Dallas
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 5 (83%);
- number of BTTS matches for Dallas away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 2 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Dallas away - 3 (60%).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/223, 9%);
- Portland Timbers at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:3 , 1:4 , 2:1 , 3:2 , 6:0 (1/6, 16.7%);
- Dallas away most often play: 0:2 , 0:4 , 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 2:3 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.8% (odds 8)
2:2 - 8.29% (odds 10)
2:1 - 8.17% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have shown a consistent attacking threat, highlighted by Dallas scoring at least twice in each of their last five MLS outings. This trend reflects the visitors’ offensive form throughout the season. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers also favour an open style of play, both in terms of goals scored and chances conceded. Their recent clash with Seattle demonstrated that the Oregonians are in excellent form, and we expect them to deliver another strong attacking performance. Our pick: over 3 goals total.
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