Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 September

Portland Timbers

W D D L D

9th place in USA Major League Soccer

4-2

18/09/2024 22:40

Los Angeles Galaxy

W L W W W

2nd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy on 18 September 2024 (kick-off: 22:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy preview before placing your bet.

Portland Timbers are currently 9th with 47 points after 34 matches.
Los Angeles Galaxy sit 2nd with 64 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portland Timbers to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Los Angeles Galaxy, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Portland Timbers have one win, while 3 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

22:40

2024-09-18

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles Galaxy

2024-09-18 22:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/09/2024

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

01 Inter Miami CF	74	34	22	8	4	79	49	30
02 Columbus Crew	66	34	19	9	6	72	40	32
03 FC Cincinnati	59	34	18	5	11	58	48	10
04 Orlando City	52	34	15	7	12	59	50	9
05 Charlotte FC	51	34	14	9	11	46	37	9
06 New York City FC	50	34	14	8	12	54	49	5
07 New York Red Bulls	47	34	11	14	9	55	50	5
08 Montreal Impact	43	34	11	10	13	48	64	-16
09 Atlanta United	40	34	10	10	14	46	49	-3
10 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	52	70	-18
11 Toronto FC	37	34	11	4	19	40	61	-21
12 Philadelphia Union	37	34	9	10	15	62	55	7
13 Nashville	36	34	9	9	16	38	54	-16
14 New England Revolution	31	34	9	4	21	37	74	-37
15 Chicago Fire	30	34	7	9	18	40	62	-22
01 Los Angeles FC	64	34	19	7	8	63	43	20
02 Los Angeles Galaxy	64	34	19	7	8	69	50	19
03 Real Salt Lake	59	34	16	11	7	65	48	17
04 Seattle Sounders	57	34	16	9	9	51	35	16
05 Houston Dynamo	54	34	15	9	10	47	39	8
06 Minnesota United FC	52	34	15	7	12	58	49	9
07 Colorado Rapids	50	34	15	5	14	61	60	1
08 Vancouver Whitecaps	47	34	13	8	13	52	49	3
09 Portland Timbers	47	34	12	11	11	65	56	9
10 Austin FC	42	34	11	9	14	39	48	-9
11 FC Dallas	41	34	11	8	15	54	56	-2
12 St. Louis City	37	34	8	13	13	50	63	-13
13 Sporting Kansas City	31	34	8	7	19	51	66	-15
14 San Jose Earthquakes	21	34	6	3	25	41	78	-37

Head To Head

20/07/2024 22:50

Los Angeles Galaxy

3 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

30/09/2023 22:40

Los Angeles Galaxy

3 - 3

Portland Timbers

MLS

25/03/2023 16:50

Portland Timbers

0 - 0

Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

12/02/2023 14:30

Portland Timbers

4 - 1

Los Angeles Galaxy

INT CF

18/06/2022 17:08

Los Angeles Galaxy

1 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

03/04/2022 16:55

Portland Timbers

1 - 3

Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

Portland Timbers

17%

Draw

50%

Los Angeles Galaxy

33%

Portland Timbers Last 6 matches

14/09/2024 21:40

Colorado Rapids 2 - 1 Portland Timbers MLS

31/08/2024 22:40

Portland Timbers 1 - 0 Seattle Sounders MLS

24/08/2024 22:40

Portland Timbers 4 - 4 St. Louis City MLS

09/08/2024 20:30

St. Louis City 3 - 1 Portland Timbers NCAL Cup

01/08/2024 22:30

Portland Timbers 4 - 0 Colorado Rapids NCAL Cup

28/07/2024 22:30

Club Leon 1 - 2 Portland Timbers NCAL Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Los Angeles Galaxy

14/09/2024 22:30

Los Angeles Galaxy 4 - 2 Los Angeles FC MLS

01/09/2024 14:50

St. Louis City 2 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy MLS

24/08/2024 22:30

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 0 Atlanta United MLS

08/08/2024 22:30

Seattle Sounders 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy NCAL Cup

04/08/2024 22:40

Chivas Guadalajara 2 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy NCAL Cup

31/07/2024 22:40

San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy NCAL Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

Los Angeles Galaxy

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.09

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

1.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 35 matches

YesNo

21 (60%)14 (40%)

In last 35 matches

NoYes

30 (77%)9 (23%)

Portland Timbers

Recent matches

Los Angeles Galaxy

Under /Over

(86%)30 5(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)34 5(13%)

Under /Over

(49%)17 18(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

Under /Over

(60%)21 14(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

/Yes

(71%)25 10(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(72%)28 11(28%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles Galaxy

Shots

Portland Timbers

Total shots

13.11 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 2.72

Los Angeles Galaxy

Total shots

12.90 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 3.18

Portland Timbers Pass Los Angeles Galaxy

Total passes

15166

Avg. 433 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

20791

Avg. 533 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portland Timbers

Played games

Los Angeles Galaxy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.23

4.34

152

Corners

172

4.41

16.49

577

Throw-ins

525

13.46

1.17

Offsides

1.31

2.60

GK saves

136

3.49

Portland Timbers

DISCIPLINARY

Los Angeles Galaxy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

1.54

0.09

0.08

10.86

380

Fouls

318

8.15

16.63

582

Tackles

498

12.77

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How We Build the Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy on 18 September 2024 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 Los Angeles Galaxy 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 Los Angeles Galaxy'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 Los Angeles Galaxy sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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