Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 July

Portland Timbers

W W W D L

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-2

15/07/2023 22:30

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew on 15 July 2023 (kick-off: 22:30) 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 will face Columbus Crew in USA Major League Soccer on July 15, 2023 at 22:30.
Portland Timbers are currently 10th with 43 points after 34 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 3rd with 57 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.13.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

22:30

2023-07-15

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

2023-07-15 22:30

STANDINGS UP TO 15/07/2023

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

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

06/03/2016 18:00

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

06/12/2015 17:25

Columbus Crew

1 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

Columbus Crew

50%

Draw

17%

Portland Timbers

33%

Portland Timbers Last 6 matches

12/07/2023 21:10

Colorado Rapids 0 - 0 Portland Timbers

MLS

01/07/2023 20:30

Minnesota United FC 4 - 1 Portland Timbers

MLS

24/06/2023 22:40

Portland Timbers 1 - 1 New York City FC

MLS

21/06/2023 22:40

Portland Timbers 1 - 2 Chicago Fire

MLS

17/06/2023 22:30

San Jose Earthquakes 0 - 0 Portland Timbers

MLS

11/06/2023 22:25

Portland Timbers 1 - 0 FC Dallas

MLS

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

08/07/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 1 - 1 New York City FC

MLS

04/07/2023 19:30

Inter Miami CF 2 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

01/07/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 1 New York Red Bulls

MLS

24/06/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Nashville

MLS

17/06/2023 15:40

New York City FC 1 - 1 Columbus Crew

MLS

10/06/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.98

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.38

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

26 (76%)8 (24%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

37 (93%)3 (8%)

Portland Timbers

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)23 17(42%)

/Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(70%)28 12(30%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers

Columbus Crew

Shots

Portland Timbers

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 3.07

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.03 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.05

Portland Timbers Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

11801

Avg. 347 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

9916

Avg. 248 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portland Timbers

Played games

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.25

3.85

131

Corners

109

2.73

19.82

674

Throw-ins

313

7.83

0.94

Offsides

0.93

2.68

GK saves

1.05

Portland Timbers

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

0.75

0.00

0.00

12.79

435

Fouls

218

5.45

15.38

523

Tackles

255

6.38

NEXT MATCHES

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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 15 July 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.

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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