San-Diego Zest vs Portland Tim. Prediction 26 April 2026
🔊 The clash between San Diego Zest and Portland Timbers promises to be an intriguing contest between two teams eager to climb the league standings. Both sides have shown inconsistent form, yet each boasts strengths that could sway the outcome of the match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between these teams took place on 10 November 2025 and ended in a 4-0 victory. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (with San Diego Zest as the home side):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official head-to-heads between San Diego Zest and Portland Timbers:
- 5 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 1, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 12 to 3;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.6, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics San-Diego Zest - Portland Tim.

San-Diego Zest Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Houston Dynamo playing at home against San Diego Zest. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (San Diego Zest vs Houston Dynamo):
- possession percentage: 72% vs 28%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
San Diego Zest have been struggling with consistency in recent weeks. Their form over the last five matches has been disappointing, with just one draw and four losses. However, it's worth noting that they perform more confidently at home compared to away games. On average, they score 1.78 goals per game, but their defense remains vulnerable, conceding around 1.67 goals per match. San Diego Zest's current standing in the league demands better results to climb the table, and the upcoming fixture offers them a chance to capitalize on home support.
Match Results: San-Diego Zest

Portland Timbers Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the MLS, featuring Minnesota United as the home team and Portland Timbers as the visitors. The match concluded with a score of 2-0.
Here are the game statistics (Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United):
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Portland Timbers are facing significant challenges this season. Their recent form in the last five matches is disappointing, with just one win and three losses. The trends further highlight their struggles: the team has lost all their away games this season. On average, Portland scores 1.38 goals per game, yet their defense remains one of the most vulnerable, conceding 2.25 goals per match. Despite these issues, the squad continues to fight to improve their standing in the league, but they urgently need to stabilize their results and address their shortcomings on the field.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.6;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.2, while the visitors net 0.4.
First-Half Stats: San-Diego Zest (home) vs Portland Timbers (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 2 (50%) vs 2 (50%);
- losses: 1 (25%) vs 2 (50%);
- draws: 1 (25%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 2.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1.4) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1).
- San-Diego Zest scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games.
- Portland Timbers conceded in the 1st half in 12 of last 14 games (MLS).
- Portland Timbers conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Portland Timbers
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- win percentage: 33% vs 25%;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.4, the guests - 0.6;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Portland Timbers
- average total in the tournament: 3.44 vs 3.63;
- average total goals scored: 1.78 vs 1.38;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.5;
- San-Diego Zest : average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- Portland Timbers: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2) vs 1.3 (away - 0.8).
- Portland Timbers have scored under 1.5 goals in 17 of last 19 away games.
- Portland Timbers have scored under 1.5 goals in 16 of last 18 away games (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Portland Timbers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away - 2 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (13/129, 10.1%);
- San-Diego Zest at home most often finish matches: 1:2 , 2:0 , 2:2 , 5:0 (1/4, 25%);
- Portland Timbers away most often play: 2:0 , 3:2 (2/4, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.34% (odds 8)
2:1 - 8.8% (odds 8)
2:0 - 7.19% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
San Diego Zest and Portland Timbers enter this matchup with contrasting performances. While San Diego hasn't secured a win in recent games, they tend to display more confidence on their home turf. Portland, on the other hand, struggles on the road, having lost seven consecutive away matches and rarely scoring more than 1.5 goals in these encounters. Given these trends, it's clear that Portland are unlikely to overcome their away woes in this game. Thus, betting on Portland's individual total under 1.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable prediction.