FC Dallas

Portland Timbers

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FC Dallas v Portland Timbers Stats

Data last updated: Sat 12 Sep 2026, 08:08 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

FC Dallas hosts Portland Timbers in a Major League Soccer clash featuring two teams with attacking intent and recent high-scoring matches. FC Dallas has been prolific offensively, averaging 2.6 goals per game while conceding 3, reflecting an open style. Portland Timbers also show strong offensive output with 2.4 goals scored per game and a solid defensive record conceding 2 goals on average. Both sides have high rates of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, setting the stage for an open, end-to-end encounter with potential for multiple goals.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

FC Dallas averages 2.6 goals scored and concedes 3 per game, indicating open matches.
Portland Timbers score 2.4 goals per game and concede 2, supporting attacking play.
FC Dallas has a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate recently; Portland Timbers have 80%.
Both teams show high shots per game (11.8 each) and solid shots on target.
H2H average goals over last 10 matches is 2.6, supporting goal-rich games.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model estimates a 58% chance for Over 3.5 Goals, above the implied market chance of 52.4%, indicating a small positive . Both teams have demonstrated strong attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities, leading to high-scoring games. FC Dallas's perfect recent Over 2.5 Goals rate and Portland's consistent goal scoring and conceding support the likelihood of multiple goals. The balance of offensive firepower and defensive openness makes Over 3.5 Goals a plausible outcome in this fixture.

Model Chance58%

Strong positive

Implied Market Chance52.4%

Neutral

FC Dallas Goals For/Against2.6/3 per game

Strong positive

Portland Timbers Goals For/Against2.4/2 per game

Positive

Recent Over 2.5 Goals Rates100% (Dallas), 80% (Portland)

Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking game as FC Dallas and Portland Timbers both possess strong offensive capabilities but also defensive vulnerabilities. The high recent scoring rates and shot volumes suggest multiple goals are likely, making Over 3.5 Goals a fitting selection for this fixture.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking potential and defensive openness

“This matchup features two sides with potent attacks but leaky defenses, creating fertile ground for a high-scoring contest. The attacking roles of key players and open tactical setups should drive goal opportunities throughout the match.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

FC Dallas averages 2.6 goals scored and concedes 3 per game, indicating open matches.

Portland Timbers score 2.4 goals per game and concede 2, supporting attacking play.

FC Dallas has a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate recently; Portland Timbers have 80%.

Both teams show high shots per game (11.8 each) and solid shots on target.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.6, indicating moderately high-scoring encounters historically.
Recent trends in both teams' matches show a propensity for games exceeding 2.5 goals, driven by open tempo and attacking intent, suggesting this fixture could surpass the 2.5 goals threshold comfortably.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

FC Dallas3.6

Avg corners for

Portland Timbers3.8

FC Dallas9.6

Avg total corners

Portland Timbers9.2

FC Dallas2.2

Avg yellow cards

Portland Timbers1.6

FC Dallas11.8

Avg shots

Portland Timbers11.8

Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 62% vs implied 60% · edge +2 pts

1.67

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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 68%

1.4

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Over 10.5 CornersBetUK guide price

1.9

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Both teams average nearly 12 shots per game with FC Dallas slightly edging in shots on target (5.6 vs 4). Corner counts are balanced around 3.6-3.8 per game, reflecting active wing play and set-piece opportunities. Discipline is moderate with Dallas averaging 2.2 yellows and Portland 1.6, suggesting a competitive but not overly aggressive match likely to maintain flow and chances.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

FC Dallas2.6

Avg goals scored

Portland Timbers2.4

FC Dallas3

Avg goals conceded

Portland Timbers2

FC Dallas80%

BTTS rate

Portland Timbers100%

FC Dallas100%

Over 2.5 goals

Portland Timbers80%

Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 52% · edge +5.6 pts

1.91

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 78%

1.4

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%

1.4

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 88%

1.1

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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 28%

2.75

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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%

2.88

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Both FC Dallas and Portland Timbers have high goals scored and conceded averages, with Dallas at 2.6 goals for and 3 against, and Portland at 2.4 for and 2 against. Their recent Over 2.5 Goals rates (100% and 80% respectively) and BTTS rates (80% and 100%) indicate open games with goals at both ends, supporting a high-scoring match scenario.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 78% vs implied 71% · edge +6.6 pts

1.4

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%

1.4

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Portland Timbers to WinBetUK guide price · model 36%

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Portland Timbers Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 46%

2.5

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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 68%

1.4

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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%

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FC Dallas Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 58%

1.5

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The Over 3.5 Goals market is priced with a slight premium, reflecting the model's 58% chance versus the market's 52.4% implied probability. This small positive suggests the price is reasonable and supported by the teams' attacking and defensive profiles, making it a viable betting angle without significant price sensitivity.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

FC Dallas

WWDLW

Last 53W 1D 1L

Last 5 record

Last 105W 3D 2L

10 Sep 2026A Minnesota United FC2-1

06 Sep 2026H Sporting Kansas City4-3

31 Aug 2026A St. Louis City3-3

23 Aug 2026A Vancouver Whitecaps0-5

20 Aug 2026A Real Salt Lake4-3

Portland Timbers

DWLDW

Last 52W 2D 1L

Last 5 record

Last 105W 3D 2L

10 Sep 2026H St. Louis City2-2

06 Sep 2026H Minnesota United FC5-4

30 Aug 2026H Austin1-2

23 Aug 2026A Los Angeles FC1-1

20 Aug 2026H San Diego3-1

Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 65% vs implied 51% · edge +13.3 pts

1.95

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Portland Timbers to WinBetUK guide price · model 36%

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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 76%

1.22

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Portland Timbers Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 46%

2.5

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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%

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FC Dallas Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 58%

1.5

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FC Dallas to WinBetUK guide price · model 48%

1.8

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Recent form data shows FC Dallas with a perfect 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate and Portland Timbers at 80%, reflecting consistent high-scoring matches. Both teams have accumulated points while engaging in open games, indicating a trend towards matches with multiple goals and offensive emphasis in their latest fixtures.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3FC Dallas wins

5Draws

2Portland Timbers wins

23 Jul 2026Portland Timbers v FC Dallas2-2

28 Sep 2025Portland Timbers v FC Dallas2-2

10 Aug 2025FC Dallas v Portland Timbers2-0

07 Oct 2024Portland Timbers v FC Dallas0-0

05 Jul 2024FC Dallas v Portland Timbers3-2

12 Jun 2023Portland Timbers v FC Dallas1-0

Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 78% vs implied 71% · edge +6.6 pts

1.4

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%

1.4

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Portland Timbers to WinBetUK guide price · model 36%

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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%

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FC Dallas to WinBetUK guide price · model 48%

1.8

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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 2.6 goals per game, supporting a tendency for moderately high-scoring games between these sides. While not overwhelmingly high, this historical data complements the current attacking form and suggests a reasonable expectation for multiple goals in this fixture.

Season team stats

Major League Soccer

FC Dallas24

Played

Portland Timbers0

FC Dallas2

Avg goals for

Portland Timbers-

FC Dallas1.7

Avg goals against

Portland Timbers-

FC Dallas4

Clean sheets

Portland Timbers-

Best odds for this sectionPortland Timbers to WinBetUK guide price · Model 36% vs implied 25% · edge +11.1 pts

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Portland Timbers Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 46%

2.5

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FC Dallas Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 58%

1.5

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FC Dallas to WinBetUK guide price · model 48%

1.8

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Season-long statistics reveal FC Dallas averages 2.6 goals scored and concedes 3 per game, highlighting an aggressive but defensively vulnerable style. Portland Timbers score 2.4 goals and concede 2 per game, balancing attacking threat with moderate defensive solidity. These profiles align with a fixture prone to multiple goals and support the Over 3.5 Goals selection.

League standings snapshot

Current table context.

Pos	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
4	FC Dallas	40	24	11	7	6	6
8	Portland Timbers	32	24	9	5	10	1

FC Dallas sits 4th with 40 points, while Portland Timbers are 8th with 32 points in the MLS standings. Both teams have playoff aspirations, which may encourage attacking play to secure vital points. The competitive stakes add incentive for offensive output, reinforcing the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%FC Dallas Over 2.5

80%Portland Timbers Over 2.5

2.6H2H avg goals

Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.6, indicating moderately high-scoring encounters historically. Recent trends in both teams' matches show a propensity for games exceeding 2.5 goals, driven by open tempo and attacking intent, suggesting this fixture could surpass the 2.5 goals threshold comfortably.

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