Major League Soccer

Mar 7, 2022 at 3am UK

Banc of California Stadium

Los Angeles
1 - 1
Portland

Fall (90+3')
Hollingshead (25'), Sanchez (78')

FT(HT: 0-1)

Chara (18')
Bravo (36'), Asprilla (39'), van Rankin (45+3'), Fochive (65'), Savarese (74'), Chara (90+2')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Monday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

We said: Los Angeles FC 2-1 Portland Timbers

It may only be one game, but LA look to be the real deal, and when Vela is in the mood and healthy, they are an elite team who can cause headaches for even the best defensive sides in MLS. While Portland held their own in their season opener, they are playing the Black-and-Gold at a lousy time, as LA are in game shape and in fine form offensively. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Los Angeles FC win with a probability of 58.1%. A draw had a probability of 21.4% and a win for Portland Timbers had a probability of 20.52%.

The most likely scoreline for a Los Angeles FC win was 2-1 with a probability of 9.9%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (8.94%) and 1-0 (8.92%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (9.89%), while for a Portland Timbers win it was 1-2 (5.48%). The actual scoreline of 1-1 was predicted with a 9.9% likelihood.

Result
Los Angeles FC	Draw	Portland Timbers
58.1%	21.39%	20.52%

Both teams to score 57.96%

Goals

Over 2.5

Under 2.5

60.14%

39.86%

Over 3.5

Under 3.5

37.78%

62.22%

Los Angeles FC Goals

Over 0.5

Under 0.5

86.52%

13.49%

Over 1.5

Under 1.5

59.49%

40.51%

Portland Timbers Goals

Over 0.5

Under 0.5

66.99%

33.01%

Over 1.5

Under 1.5

30.4%

69.6%

Score Analysis

Los Angeles FC 58.1%

Portland Timbers 20.52%

Draw 21.39%

Los Angeles FC	Draw	Portland Timbers
2-1 @ 9.9% 2-0 @ 8.94% 1-0 @ 8.92% 3-1 @ 6.61% 3-0 @ 5.97% 3-2 @ 3.67% 4-1 @ 3.31% 4-0 @ 2.99% 4-2 @ 1.84% 5-1 @ 1.33% 5-0 @ 1.2% Other @ 3.42% Total : 58.1%	1-1 @ 9.89% 2-2 @ 5.49% 0-0 @ 4.45% 3-3 @ 1.35% Other @ 0.21% Total : 21.39%	1-2 @ 5.48% 0-1 @ 4.93% 0-2 @ 2.73% 2-3 @ 2.03% 1-3 @ 2.02% 0-3 @ 1.01% Other @ 2.31% Total : 20.52%