A. AravenaHip Injury
Reported out
Major League SoccerMatchweek 26THE MATCH CENTREPortland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC match centre
Full time
0:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
A. Miranchuk28′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 22:33 UK.
Odds updated 20 Sep 03:02 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 8 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Portland TimbersAtlanta United FC
1.530Expected goals · API-Football0.730
3Shots on target3
19Total Shots10
53%Ball Possession47%
5Corner Kicks3
4Fouls12
2Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves3
504Total passes450
442Passes accurate394
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Portland Timbers 7 reported
B. ByeLeg Injury
Reported out
J. CaicedoThigh Injury
Reported out
J. MosqueraFoot Injury
Reported outD. Da CostaConcussion
Doubtful
Z. McGrawInactive
Doubtful
T. MuseWrist Injury
Doubtful
Atlanta United FC 2 reported
S. AlzateIllness
DoubtfulGiuliano GaloppoInactive
DoubtfulFetched 20 Sep, 01:24 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Portland Timbers
4/10Wins
2.3Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Portland Timbers’s resultsAtlanta United FC
3/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Atlanta United FC’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Portland Timbers
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game2.3
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored10 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
FC DallasAway · Major League Soccer1–2St. Louis CityHome · Major League Soccer2–2Minnesota United FCHome · Major League Soccer5–4AustinHome · Major League Soccer1–2Los Angeles FCAway · Major League Soccer1–1San DiegoHome · Major League Soccer3–1Chicago FireAway · Major League Soccer1–2Club TijuanaHome · Leagues Cup3–1Club AmericaAway · Leagues Cup1–3PueblaHome · Leagues Cup5–2
Atlanta United FC
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
DC UnitedAway · Major League Soccer0–0Orlando City SCHome · Major League Soccer2–3Inter MiamiAway · Major League Soccer2–2CharlotteHome · Major League Soccer0–2Sporting Kansas CityHome · Major League Soccer2–1Minnesota United FCAway · Major League Soccer2–1New York Red BullsHome · Major League Soccer2–1Philadelphia UnionAway · Major League Soccer2–3New England RevolutionAway · Major League Soccer1–4CharlotteAway · Major League Soccer2–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Portland Timbers at home with Atlanta United FC away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:33 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
Portland TimbersAtlanta United FC
25Matches played25
32Points earned23
9Wins6
1.9Goals scored / match1.2
1.9Goals conceded / match1.7
1Clean sheets2
4Failed to score9
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Portland Timbers at home with Atlanta United FC away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Portland Timbers
1wins4MEETINGS
Atlanta United FC
3winsDec 2018 – Mar 2023 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Portland Timbers
Confirmed formation4-3-3Jack Cassidy
- 41
James PantemisG - 12
Ronald HernándezD - 20
Finn SurmanD - 2
Joel WatermanD - 27
Jímer ForyD - 10
David Pereira Da CostaM - 21
Diego CharáM - 17
Cole BassettM - 7
Ariel LassiterF - 11
Antony AlvesF - 99
Kristoffer VeldeF
Substitutes (9)
26 · Hunter Sulte
23 · Ian Smith
6 · Alex Bonetig
4 · Kamal Miller
15 · Eric Miller
80 · Joao Ortíz
22 · Omir Fernandez
88 · Gage Guerra
14 · Vincent Janssen
Atlanta United FC
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Gerardo Martino
- 1
Lucas HoyosG - 55
Tomás JacobD - 27
Paulo DíazD - 6
Junior AlonsoD - 3
Elías BáezD - 14
Mauricio AmaroM - 8
Tristan MuyumbaM - 11
Giuliano GaloppoM - 59
Aleksey MiranchukM - 10
Miguel AlmirónM - 36
Breel EmboloF
Substitutes (9)
42 · Jayden Hibbert
4 · Enea Mihaj
47 · Matthew Edwards
35 · Ajani Fortune
48 · Cooper Sanchez
16 · Adrian Gill
20 · Luke Brennan
22 · Fafà Picault
19 · Sergio Santos
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Portland Timbers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pantemis | 95 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 24 | — |
| Ronald Hernández | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 50 | 1 |
| Finn Surman | 95 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 51 | 2 |
| Joel Waterman | 95 | 7.9 | — | — | — | 72 | 3 |
| Jímer Fory | 75 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 48 | 2 |
| David Pereira Da Costa | 95 | 7.5 | — | — | — | 53 | 2 |
| Diego Chará | 75 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Cole Bassett | 75 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 37 | 2 |
| Ariel Lassiter | 95 | 7.7 | — | — | 2 | 28 | — |
| Antony Alves | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 21 | — |
| Kristoffer Velde | 95 | 6.6 | — | — | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Vincent Janssen | 37 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 6 | — |
| Ian Smith | 20 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 13 | — |
| Joao Ortíz | 20 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Omir Fernandez | 20 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — |
| Gage Guerra | 10 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hunter Sulte | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Bonetig | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kamal Miller | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eric Miller | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Atlanta United FC
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Hoyos | 95 | 7.9 | — | — | — | 35 | — |
| Tomás Jacob | 32 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 11 | — |
| Paulo Díaz | 82 | 7.5 | — | — | — | 53 | — |
| Junior Alonso | 95 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 53 | — |
| Elías Báez | 95 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 46 | 2 |
| Mauricio Amaro | 95 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 50 | 2 |
| Tristan Muyumba | 82 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 42 | 1 |
| Aleksey Miranchuk | 95 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 43 | 2 |
| Giuliano Galoppo | 65 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 22 | 3 |
| Miguel Almirón | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 40 | 2 |
| Breel Embolo | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Matthew Edwards | 63 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 17 | 1 |
| Cooper Sanchez | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Enea Mihaj | 13 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ajani Fortune | 13 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Jayden Hibbert | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrian Gill | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke Brennan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fafà Picault | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergio Santos | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Major League Soccer table
Current standings · Western Conference. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 50 | DWLWL |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 47 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 47 | WDWWW |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 45 | WDWWD |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 44 | LDLWD |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 41 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 36 | LDWDL |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 36 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 35 | WWDDD |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 | LLLDW |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 32 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | DDLLL |
| 13 |  Austin | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 31 | DDWDD |
| 14 |  Minnesota United FC | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 29 | LLLLL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 63 | -32 | 21 | WLWLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Portland Timbers | Draw | Atlanta United FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.91 | 3.70 | 3.30 |
| Bet365 | 1.90 | 4.00 | 3.60 |
| Marathonbet | 1.89 | 3.84 | 3.50 |
| Betfair | 1.91 | 3.90 | 3.50 |
| BetVictor | 1.90 | 4.00 | 3.40 |
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