Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy

Current streaks

Recent form

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers have had a mixed run of form recently, struggling to find consistency. They currently sit 12th in the league table with 3 points from 3 games, indicating a slow start to their Major League Soccer campaign. Their last six matches across all competitions have yielded two wins, one draw, and three losses, with a notable 4-1 home defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps standing out as a particularly high-scoring game. The Timbers have managed three clean sheets in this period, but their goal difference of -3 suggests defensive vulnerabilities. Their attacking output has been modest, scoring just 0.83 goals per game, while conceding 1.33 on average. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring affairs. Despite this, the Timbers have struggled to keep opponents at bay, with both teams scoring in only 17% of these games.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy are currently experiencing a concerning run of form, having lost their last five matches across all competitions. This streak includes three Major League Soccer fixtures, a CONCACAF Champions League match, and a friendly. The team's defensive struggles are evident, as they have conceded 10 goals in their last six games whilst only managing to score three. Notably, LA Galaxy have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Their most recent match against St. Louis CITY saw them suffer their heaviest defeat of the season, losing 3-0 at home. With zero points from their first three league games and a goal difference of -7, LA Galaxy find themselves in 15th position in the league table, suggesting a challenging start to their MLS campaign.

Recent home/away form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have shown mixed form at home recently, with a tendency towards low-scoring affairs. They have maintained an unbeaten run in their last four home matches, including three wins and a draw. Notably, the Timbers have kept an impressive four clean sheets in their last six games, demonstrating a solid defensive record. However, their goal-scoring prowess has been somewhat lacking, averaging just 1.17 goals per game. The most recent match against Vancouver Whitecaps stands out as an anomaly, with the Timbers conceding four goals in a heavy defeat. This result significantly skews their goals conceded statistics, as they had only let in one goal in the other five matches combined. The team's overall goal difference remains positive, and they have managed to keep the total goals average at a modest 2 per game, with an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent away form has been inconsistent, with two wins and four losses in their last six matches on the road. The team have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in all six games, and have been involved in several high-scoring encounters. Notably, their 4-1 victory against Colorado Rapids on 2nd November 2024 stands out as a particularly impressive result. The Galaxy have shown a tendency for goals at both ends, with both teams scoring in 83% of these matches. Their games have also been quite entertaining for neutral fans, with over 2.5 goals occurring in 83% of the fixtures and an average of 3.67 total goals per game. Despite their attacking prowess, averaging 1.83 goals scored per game, their defensive frailties have led to an equal number of goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of zero over this period.