FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers prediction: Both teams to score
Neither defence rates tight enough for a clean sheet – 2.1 and 1.4 expected goals. FC Dallas won most recently (WDLW); the form line for Portland Timbers reads WWWW – no defeats. Price check: 1.40 is close to fair.
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Bookmaker price · model probability under each · MIND = the pickMatch result
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Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
Both teams to score
Half-time result
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The analysis
by Ade Ola, FootyMind analystWin probabilities
FC Dallas edge it at home, 56% to 25%, with the draw on 19%. Table: FC Dallas 2nd (58 pts), Portland Timbers 7th (46 pts).
Recent form
FC Dallas bring a W D L W D W line into this one: three wins from six. Most recent: v Colorado Rapids, 3–1 (won). Goals for and against: 1.7 and 1.0 a game.
Portland Timbers – sample of six: W W W W D L, with four wins. Most recent: at Austin, 2–0 (won). Goals for and against: 1.8 and 1.2 a game.
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: FC Dallas 1 wins, Portland Timbers 0, draws 1; 3.5 goals per game. Latest (Sep 2026): FC Dallas 2–1 Portland Timbers. The model weights current ratings above old meetings.
Expected goals
Expected goals: FC Dallas 2.1, Portland Timbers 1.4 – 3.5 in total. An open profile – over 2.5 68%, BTTS 69%.
The pick
Where the model lands: Both teams to score – Mind Score 69, bookmaker price around 1.40 against a fair 1.46. Likeliest score: FC Dallas 2–1 Portland Timbers. Settled on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
FC Dallas
last 6- Wv Colorado Rapids3–18 Nov
- D@ Sporting Kansas City1–131 Oct
- Lv Columbus Crew0–229 Oct
- Wv San Jose Earthquakes3–025 Oct
- D@ Houston Dynamo2–218 Oct
- Wv Seattle Sounders1–015 Oct
Portland Timbers
last 6- W@ Austin2–08 Nov
- Wv Houston Dynamo3–12 Nov
- W@ St. Louis City3–229 Oct
- Wv Charlotte3–225 Oct
- Dv Colorado Rapids0–018 Oct
- L@ Los Angeles Galaxy0–215 Oct
Head-to-head
Every meeting →- 13 Sep 2026FC Dallas2–1Portland Timbers
- 23 Jul 2026Portland Timbers2–2FC Dallas
Major League Soccer table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | +40 | 64 |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 34 | +11 | 58 |
| 3 |  St. Louis City | 34 | +11 | 54 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | +6 | 52 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 0 | 51 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | +12 | 47 |
| 7 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | +1 | 46 |
| 8 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | -2 | 46 |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | +1 | 45 |
| 10 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | -2 | 44 |
| 11 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | -7 | 44 |
| 12 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | -3 | 43 |
| 13 |  San Diego | 34 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 |  Austin | 34 | -23 | 34 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | -41 | 26 |
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What is the FootyMind prediction for FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers?
The Mind pick is Both teams to score with a Mind Score of 69, priced around 1.40 by the bookmakers.
Who is favourite, FC Dallas or Portland Timbers?
The model gives FC Dallas 56%, the draw 19% and Portland Timbers 25%.
What is the likeliest score in FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers?
The most frequent scoreline in the model's grid is FC Dallas 2–1 Portland Timbers.
How many goals are expected in FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers?
Around 3.5 in total – over 2.5 rates 68% and both teams to score 69%.
When does FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers kick off?
Saturday 21 November 2026, 22:00 WAT, at Toyota Stadium – Major League Soccer.