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Austin v Portland Timbers: numbers & prediction

Major League Soccer · USA · Q2 Stadium

Austin

LLWLL
0–2
FT
Austin 11%Draw 22%Portland Timbers 66% Expected goals 1.08 – 2.54
89%
ZoraTips pick

Portland Timbers or draw

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.13 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓

10/10Rating
1.20Odds
2

Value bet: Portland Timbers to win @ 1.67 – our chance 66% vs 60% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Picks by market

ResultPortland Timbers to win ✓66% · @1.67
Double chancePortland Timbers or draw ✓89% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗67% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗72% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.72

Austin vs Portland Timbers prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Major League Soccer action on Sunday 8 November: Austin take on Portland Timbers at Q2 Stadium from 01:00 WAT. Austin sit 14th with 34 points from 34 games (in the bottom three), while Portland Timbers are 7th on 46 (in the top half). A 12-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.

Form guide

Austin – form over the last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Los Angeles Galaxy 1–4 on the road. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They score 1.2 and concede 2.7 per game.

Portland Timbers – form over the last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Houston Dynamo 3–1 at home. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. 2.0 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.

On form, Portland Timbers have the edge: 1.8 points a game against 0.5.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 30 Aug 2026, finished Portland Timbers 1–2 Austin.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Austin 1.1 – 2.5 Portland Timbers in expected goals – roughly 3.6 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 72% for over 2.5 goals, 67% for GG. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Austin 11% · draw 22% · Portland Timbers 66%.
  • Safer play: Portland Timbers or draw (89%) at 1.20.
  • Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.36.
  • Value angle: Portland Timbers to win at 1.67 – we make it 66%, the price implies 60%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Portland Timbers or draw, rated at 89% confidence at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.13, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Austin 1–2 Portland Timbers. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Austin11%fair 8.78 · @4.50
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @4.20
Portland Timbers66%fair 1.51 · @1.67
3.62Expected goals
1.08Austin xG
2.54Portland Timbers xG
67%Both score
72%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–29%
0–29%
1–38%
1–17%
0–37%
0–17%

From our goals model: Austin 1.1 – 2.5 Portland Timbers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultPortland Timbers to win ✓66%1.511.67 ▲
Double chancePortland Timbers or draw ✓89%1.131.20 ▲
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗67%1.501.36
Draw no betPortland Timbers (draw no bet) ✓85%1.17–
Asian handicapPortland Timbers -1 (Asian handicap) ✓61%1.65–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓88%1.141.08
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗72%1.401.30
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗51%1.951.73
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓68%1.471.40
First team to scorePortland Timbers to score first ✓68%1.46–
Half-time resultPortland Timbers ahead at half-time ✓52%1.93–
Half-time / full-timeHT Portland Timbers / FT Portland Timbers ✓46%2.15–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9%10.72–

Recent results

Austin – last 6

LLWLLL
31 Oct@ Los Angeles Galaxy1–4L
29 Octvs Real Salt Lake1–2L
25 Oct@ Sporting Kansas City2–1W
18 Octvs Vancouver Whitecaps1–2L
15 Oct@ Los Angeles FC1–3L
11 Octvs Nashville SC1–4L
1.2Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5

Portland Timbers – last 6

WWWDLD
2 Novvs Houston Dynamo3–1W
29 Oct@ St. Louis City3–2W
25 Octvs Charlotte3–2W
18 Octvs Colorado Rapids0–0D
15 Oct@ Los Angeles Galaxy0–2L
11 Oct@ Sporting Kansas City3–3D
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

30 Aug 2026Portland Timbers v Austin1–2
Austin vs Portland Timbers head-to-head page →

Major League Soccer table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps341978+4064
2FC Dallas3416108+1158
3St. Louis City3415910+1154
4San Jose Earthquakes34141010+652
5Houston Dynamo3414911051
6Los Angeles FC34121111+1247
7Portland Timbers3413714+146
8Seattle Sounders34121012-246
9Real Salt Lake3413615+145
10Minnesota United FC34111112-244
11Los Angeles Galaxy34111112-744
12Colorado Rapids3412715-343
13San Diego3491114-638
14Austin3481016-2334
15Sporting Kansas City347522-4126

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Austin vs Portland Timbers?

Our pick is Portland Timbers or draw with a 89% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Austin vs Portland Timbers?

On our numbers Austin have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Portland Timbers 66%.

How many goals will there be in Austin vs Portland Timbers?

We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Austin vs Portland Timbers?

Our predicted score is Austin 1–2 Portland Timbers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.

When is Austin vs Portland Timbers?

Austin vs Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Q2 Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.