Austin FC vs Portland Timbers

Current streaks

Recent form

Austin FC

Austin FC have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, currently sitting in 2nd position in the league with 12 points from 6 games. The club are on a notable three-match winning streak, bouncing back strongly after suffering two consecutive losses. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with 3 clean sheets in their last 6 matches and a miserly 0.5 goals conceded per game. However, their attacking output has been somewhat subdued, averaging less than a goal per game (0.83) in this period. The majority of their matches (83%) have been low-scoring affairs, with fewer than 2.5 goals. Austin FC's ability to grind out narrow victories is evident, with four of their recent wins coming by a single-goal margin. Despite the two losses, the team's overall form suggests they are a formidable force in the league, combining resilient defence with just enough firepower to secure crucial points.

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers' recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with the team currently sitting in 6th position in the league table. The Timbers have demonstrated resilience by winning their last two matches, scoring three goals in each of these victories against Houston Dynamo and Colorado Rapids. Their most notable game was a high-scoring defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps, where they conceded four goals. Despite this setback, Portland have managed to maintain a positive goal difference and have kept two clean sheets in their last six matches. The team's ability to score consistently, averaging 1.5 goals per game, has been crucial to their recent success. However, their defensive record could be a cause for concern, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. The Timbers' matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Austin FC

Austin FC have been in impressive form at home, showcasing a strong run of five consecutive victories before their recent loss to Colorado Rapids. The team have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 11 times in their last six home matches, with an average of 1.83 goals per game. Notably, Austin FC have kept two clean sheets during this period and have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just 0.67 goals per game on average. The recent friendly matches have been particularly fruitful for Austin FC, with the team netting three goals in each of their games against Louisville City and Charleston Battery, demonstrating their attacking prowess on home soil.

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers have shown inconsistent form away from home, with their recent results highlighting a struggle to maintain momentum on the road. The Timbers have lost four of their last six away matches, including a concerning 5-0 thrashing by Vancouver Whitecaps, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring defeat. Their most recent away victory, a 3-0 win against Colorado Rapids, offers a glimmer of hope, but it's sandwiched between two consecutive losses. Defensively, the Timbers have been vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in their last six away fixtures. Their goal-scoring record is also underwhelming, averaging less than a goal per game on their travels. Interestingly, despite their struggles, half of their away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their games are often eventful, even if not always in their favour.