New York Red Bulls
Portland Timbers
New York Red Bulls vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Why we picked this for New York Red Bulls vs Portland Timbers
Over 2.5 goals is our call for New York Red Bulls against Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer), rated at 73% confidence. Matches involving New York Red Bulls produced 2.0 goals per game over their last 5, and 3 of those went over 2.5. For Portland Timbers it is 2.2 goals per game, with 2 of 5 over 2.5. 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 73%, 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
New York Red Bulls vs Portland Timbers, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2019 | Portland Timbers | New York Red Bulls | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Mar 11, 2018 | New York Red Bulls | Portland Timbers | 4-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Portland Timbers | New York Red Bulls | 2-0 | Under 2.5✕ |