Portland Timbers
New York City
Portland Timbers vs New York City Prediction
Why we picked this for Portland Timbers vs New York City
Our pick for Portland Timbers vs New York City in Major League Soccer is Over 2.5 goals, with 78% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Portland Timbers's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.8 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for New York City (2.6 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 1 of their last 3 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 78%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-1. The pick lost.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 3 meetings
Portland Timbers vs New York City, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2019 | New York City | Portland Timbers | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Portland Timbers | New York City | 3-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Sep 09, 2017 | New York City | Portland Timbers | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |