Sunday’s MLS game at Providence Park pits together Portland Timbers and Minnesota United, with both sides looking to strengthen their playoff ambitions. Portland will be keen to make amends for a 2-1 defeat to Austin FC, having previously enjoyed an impressive run of results at home. The Timbers have won 71% of their last 10 home matches, scoring 2.57 goals per game, while BTTS has landed in 100% of those fixtures. Bye, Aravena, Chara, and Mosquera remain sidelined.
Minnesota United travel to Oregon after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Orlando City and will also be eager to remain in the playoff places. The Loons have been difficult to keep quiet on the road, averaging 1.75 goals per away game, while BTTS has landed in 75% of their recent away matches. Minnesota have also conceded just 1.00 goal per road game during that run. Hlongwane and Stroud are both unavailable through injury.
Considering Portland's outstanding 71% home win rate, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (the Timbers' home matches average 4.00 goals, while 60% of the H2H meetings went over 2.5).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 03:30.
What is our Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portland Timbers 2 - 1 Minnesota United
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kelvin Yeboah @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kelvin Yeboah @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Nectarios Triantis @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers 0 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Portland Timbers to Win @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Portland Timbers to Win/Portland Timbers to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Portland Timbers - No @ -500 Odds
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View OfferPortland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwlwlwdl | 1.70 |
| Home | dwwwwwl | 2.29 |
| Away | lld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.57 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.43 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.77 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.30 | 2.07 |
Minnesota United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddldwdlwd | 1.10 |
| Home | ddlwld | 1.00 |
| Away | lddw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.61 | 1.67 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Portland Timbers (25%)
20 Matches
Minnesota United (55%)
