Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Atlanta United

W D W L D

6th place in USA Major League Soccer

5-1

18/03/2023 19:40

Portland Timbers

W W W D L

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 19:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers preview before placing your bet.

Atlanta United are currently 6th with 51 points after 34 matches.
Portland Timbers sit 10th with 43 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Atlanta United to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors Atlanta United, who have won 2 of the last 5 meetings. Portland Timbers have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Coef.

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Weather

19:40

2023-03-18

Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers - Prediction & Odds

Atlanta United

Portland Timbers

2023-03-18 19:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

04/09/2022 17:50

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Atlanta United

MLS

18/08/2019 22:25

Portland Timbers

0 - 2

Atlanta United

MLS

08/12/2018 21:10

Atlanta United

2 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

24/06/2018 16:40

Atlanta United

1 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

14/05/2017 16:10

Portland Timbers

1 - 1

Atlanta United

MLS

Atlanta United

40%

Draw

40%

Portland Timbers

20%

Atlanta United Last 6 matches

11/03/2023 13:25

Charlotte FC 0 - 3 Atlanta United MLS

04/03/2023 20:30

Atlanta United 1 - 1 Toronto FC MLS

25/02/2023 20:40

Atlanta United 2 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes MLS

18/02/2023 17:00

St. Louis CITY SC 1 - 2 Atlanta United INT CF

15/02/2023 20:30

Atlanta United 3 - 4 Toluca INT CF

08/02/2023 11:59

CDSyC Cruz Azul 3 - 3 Atlanta United INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Portland Timbers

04/03/2023 17:55

Los Angeles FC 3 - 2 Portland Timbers MLS

27/02/2023 23:00

Portland Timbers 1 - 0 FC Kansas City MLS

18/02/2023 16:00

New York City FC 0 - 1 Portland Timbers INT CF

15/02/2023 18:00

Toronto FC 2 - 2 Portland Timbers INT CF

12/02/2023 14:30

Portland Timbers 4 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy INT CF

21/01/2023 15:00

Portland Timbers 1 - 0 FC Kansas City INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Atlanta United

Portland Timbers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

34 (92%)3 (8%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

26 (76%)8 (24%)

Atlanta United

Recent matches

Portland Timbers

Under /Over

(92%)34 3(8%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

Under /Over

(46%)17 20(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(68%)25 12(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

/Yes

(73%)27 10(27%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Atlanta United

Portland Timbers

Shots

Atlanta United

Total shots

6.54 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 2.50

Portland Timbers

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 3.07

Atlanta United Pass Portland Timbers

Total passes

8798

Avg. 238 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

11801

Avg. 347 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Atlanta United

Played games

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.24

2.30

Corners

131

3.85

8.24

305

Throw-ins

674

19.82

0.81

Offsides

0.94

1.08

GK saves

2.68

Atlanta United

DISCIPLINARY

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.97

2.21

0.05

0.00

5.81

215

Fouls

435

12.79

8.11

300

Tackles

523

15.38

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How We Build the Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Atlanta United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portland Timbers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Atlanta United and Portland Timbers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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