Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Portland Timbers

D L L W D

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-2

21/02/2026 23:40

Columbus Crew

L D W L W

11th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 23:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew preview before placing your bet.

Portland Timbers are currently 10th with 21 points after 17 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 11th with 20 points from 18 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Columbus Crew to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Portland Timbers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Columbus Crew 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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Weather

23:40

2026-02-21

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

2026-02-21 23:40

STANDINGS UP TO 21/02/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	40	18	12	4	2	35	14	21
02 Inter Miami CF	38	18	11	5	2	45	32	13
03 New England Revolution	30	17	9	3	5	28	21	7
04 Chicago Fire	29	17	9	2	6	32	23	9
05 New York City FC	26	18	7	5	6	31	24	7
06 Charlotte FC	25	18	7	4	7	29	27	2
07 New York Red Bulls	25	18	7	4	7	29	39	-10
08 FC Cincinnati	23	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1
09 DC United	23	18	5	8	5	26	29	-3
10 Orlando City	20	18	6	2	10	30	47	-17
11 Columbus Crew	20	18	5	5	8	26	28	-2
12 Toronto FC	17	18	3	8	7	24	32	-8
13 Philadelphia Union	16	18	4	4	10	25	33	-8
14 CF Montreal	16	18	4	4	10	24	35	-11
15 Atlanta United	12	18	3	3	12	19	33	-14
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	34	17	10	4	3	38	17	21
02 Los Angeles FC	34	19	10	4	5	35	19	16
03 San Jose Earthquakes	33	17	10	3	4	35	20	15
04 Houston Dynamo	29	17	9	2	6	25	24	1
05 Real Salt Lake	27	17	8	3	6	29	25	4
06 FC Dallas	26	17	7	5	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	26	18	7	5	6	24	24	0
08 Seattle Sounders	24	16	7	3	6	19	20	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	24	18	6	6	6	20	25	-5
10 Portland Timbers	21	17	6	3	8	31	32	-1
11 San Diego FC	21	18	5	6	7	32	29	3
12 Los Angeles Galaxy	21	18	5	6	7	24	29	-5
13 Colorado Rapids	19	17	6	1	10	26	25	1
14 Austin FC	17	17	4	5	8	22	35	-13
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	18	4	2	12	18	46	-28

Head To Head

20/04/2024 19:40

Columbus Crew

2 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

15/07/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers

3 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

18/09/2022 13:10

Columbus Crew

1 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

20/04/2019 19:30

Columbus Crew

1 - 3

Portland Timbers

MLS

19/09/2018 22:45

Portland Timbers

3 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

25/03/2017 19:30

Columbus Crew

3 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

Portland Timbers

50%

Draw

33%

Columbus Crew

17%

Portland Timbers Last 6 matches

14/02/2026 14:00

Chicago Fire 3 - 4 Portland Timbers INT CF

11/02/2026 19:00

San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 2 Portland Timbers INT CF

07/02/2026 18:30

Portland Timbers 0 - 0 DC United INT CF

28/01/2026 16:30

Los Angeles FC 2 - 2 Portland Timbers INT CF

23/01/2026 15:00

Portland Timbers 0 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy INT CF

09/11/2025 22:05

San Diego FC 4 - 0 Portland Timbers MLS

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

11/02/2026 12:00

Nashville 1 - 0 Columbus Crew INT CF

07/02/2026 12:00

Colorado Rapids 1 - 4 Columbus Crew INT CF

08/11/2025 19:10

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Columbus Crew MLS

02/11/2025 19:40

Columbus Crew 4 - 0 FC Cincinnati MLS

27/10/2025 18:50

FC Cincinnati 1 - 0 Columbus Crew MLS

18/10/2025 18:10

Columbus Crew 3 - 1 New York Red Bulls MLS

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 matches

YesNo

11 (61%)7 (39%)

In last 18 matches

NoYes

12 (67%)6 (33%)

Portland Timbers

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(100%)18 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)16 2(11%)

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

/Yes

(72%)13 5(28%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(72%)13 5(28%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

Shots

Portland Timbers

Total shots

13.41 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 3.47

Columbus Crew

Total shots

8.63 avg / game

Blocked

34 total

Avg. 2.62

Portland Timbers Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

8396

Avg. 494 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

6586

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portland Timbers

Played games

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.06

Clean sheets

0.17

4.61

Corners

3.44

14.56

262

Throw-ins

192

10.67

2.06

Offsides

1.17

3.89

GK saves

1.56

Portland Timbers

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

1.06

0.11

0.00

9.22

166

Fouls

115

6.39

7.00

126

Tackles

108

6.00

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How We Build the Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew on 21 February 2026 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.

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portland Timbers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Columbus Crew'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 Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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