Major League Soccer (MLS), round 29 · Thursday, 15 October, MSK · Dignity Health Sports Park

LA Galaxy — Portland Timbers

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Model prediction for 15 October

LA Galaxy43%
Draw27%
Portland Timbers31%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

LA Galaxy are slightly stronger: 43% against 31%, draw 27%.

3.5 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (3.3).

Over 2.5 goals — 68%, both teams to score — 70%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings LA Galaxy are about 0.2 goals per match stronger.
  • LA Galaxy: only 3 days of rest since the previous match.

Probabilities

Expected goals: LA Galaxy — Portland Timbers What is xG?1.9–1.6
LA Galaxy not to lose69%
Portland Timbers not to lose57%
No draw73%
Both teams to score: yes70%
Both teams to score: no30%
Total over 2.568%
Total under 2.532%

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Form

LA Galaxy

  • 12.10away · St. Louis City2:6
  • 27.09Colorado Rapids3:2
  • 20.09away · Minnesota United3:2
  • 13.09Seattle Sounders FC1:1
  • 10.09away · Vancouver Whitecaps0:3

Portland Timbers

  • 11.10away · Sporting Kansas City3:3
  • 27.09away · San Jose Earthquakes1:3
  • 20.09Atlanta United0:1
  • 13.09away · FC Dallas1:2
  • 10.09St. Louis City2:2

Head to head

  • 22.03.2026Portland Timbers — LA Galaxy1:1
  • 28.04.2025LA Galaxy — Portland Timbers2:4
  • 16.03.2025Portland Timbers — LA Galaxy1:1
  • 19.09.2024Portland Timbers — LA Galaxy4:2
  • 21.07.2024LA Galaxy — Portland Timbers3:2

Full record: 7 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
16, Wild-card game, 8th v 9th, for a playoff placeFC Cincinnati2799958–65-736
17, Wild-card game, 8th v 9th, for a playoff placeLA Galaxy29991139–50-1136
18, Wild-card game, 8th v 9th, for a playoff placeRed Bull New York281061238–52-1436
19New York City FC28891142–38+433
20Portland Timbers28961351–54-333
21San Diego FC28881248–51-332

Season 2026

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MLS on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 43% will not happen in roughly 57 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →