🔊The upcoming clash between Toronto and the Portland Timbers promises to be a real test for both teams. Toronto, sitting 14th in the standings, are eager to improve their home record despite recent modest results. On the other hand, the Portland Timbers are near the top of the table and are ready to reinforce their status as favorites. The last head-to-head ended in a 2-2 draw, adding intrigue to this matchup. The odds suggest goals from both sides, and the teams' playing styles indicate an intense battle for possession.

Head-to-Head

📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Toronto and Portland Timbers:

• 11 matches played;
• home team victories – 5, away team wins – 4, draws – 2;
• goals scored – 19 against 18;
• average total in the first half – 1.09, second half – 2.27;
• average total goals per match – 3.36.

Toronto Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Toronto hosting New York Red Bulls. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Here are the match statistics (Toronto vs New York Red Bulls):

• possession: 45% vs 55%;
• corners: 4 vs 6;
• fouls: 13 vs 7;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 2 vs 3.

Toronto are enduring a challenging season, sitting second from the bottom in the league standings. Despite securing only three victories in 18 matches, their resilience at home remains intact: they have avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 encounters with Portland. Their average scoring rate is underwhelming, at just 1.06 goals per game, while conceding nearly the same amount (1.39). However, the home advantage could be pivotal for Toronto, as they have shown the ability to play with focus and aggression on their own turf.

Portland Timbers Team Overview

The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, with Portland Timbers hosting San Jose Earthquakes. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Here are the match statistics (Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes):

• possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
• corners: 8 vs 7;
• fouls: 10 vs 8;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
• shots on target: 5 vs 6.

Portland Timbers continue to hold their ground among the league leaders, thanks to a well-balanced approach in both attack and defense. Averaging just over 1.56 goals per game, the team effectively employs counterattacks and high pressing against lower-ranked opponents. In their last ten matches, the squad has secured four victories, maintaining a solid balance between offense and defense, with an average of just 1.33 goals conceded per game.

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 11;
• home team wins – 5, away team wins – 4, draws – 2.

Statistics: Toronto vs Portland Timbers

• matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
• wins: 3 vs 8;
• win percentage: 17% vs 44%;
• losses: 10 vs 4;
• draws: 5 vs 6.

Last 10 matches:

• wins: 2 vs 4;
• losses: 7 vs 3;
• draws: 1 vs 3.

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• today's home team scores on average - 1.73, the guests - 1.64;
• average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.36;
• both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 5.

Statistics: Toronto vs Portland Timbers

• average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 2.89;
• average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.56;
• average total in the 1st half: 0.39 vs 0.61;
• average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.94;
• Toronto: average total at home in the tournament -  0.55;
• Portland Timbers: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
• last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 0.78) vs 1.1 (away - 0.8).

• Under 3.5 goals scored in 15 of last 16 Toronto games (MLS).
• Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Toronto home games.
• Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Toronto games.
• Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Portland Timbers games.
• Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Portland Timbers games (MLS).

Prediction on corners

Toronto: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33; at home field - 3.55;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; at home field - 3.67.

Portland Timbers: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.72, away - 3.75;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 3.6.

Prediction on cards

H2H

• average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.28 (1.64 for home team and 1.64 for away team);
• average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.85 (1.14 for home team and 0.71 for away team).

Toronto: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.56; at home - 1.18;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; at home - 1.56.

Portland Timbers: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.17, away - 1.88;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.8.

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 11;
• both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
• on the home team’s field - 5 times.

Statistics: Toronto vs Portland Timbers

• number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
• number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 11;
• number of BTTS matches for Toronto at home – 4 (36%);
• number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away – 3 (38%).

Last 10 matches:

• number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
• BTTS matches for Toronto at home – 4 (44%);
• BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away – 2 (40%).

• Toronto have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Portland Timbers.