A cursory glance at the Major League Soccer standings hint of an edge to Columbus Crew when they go to Portland Timbers. Even so; let's play the game before we award the win!
- Columbus Crew have the the best goal difference (+13) in Major League Soccer
This football field has artifical turf, which is not Columbus Crew's regular surface at their own field. When appearing on artifical turf Columbus Crew have performed like this: Played eight matches producing 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats with the goal production 15-11 (scored/conceded).
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Columbus Crew, who are travelling more than 3900 kilometers to play this game.
The hosts Portland saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Major League Soccer. That game was an away game at Colorado Rapids, so at least Portland Timbers are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Portland Timbers form and stats
When playing at home in the Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers have managed 4 wins, 3 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 10 games. When Portland Timbers hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Real Salt Lake, Saint Louis City, Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders), they have won 1 of 2 matches!
The Portland coach Savarese and his side return home after a 0-0 draw away versus Colorado Rapids (placed 14th). Župarić was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.42 out of 10. The defender Župarić won 7 of 12 duels.
A defeat was the result before that one, 1-4 away at Minnesota United.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Portland Timbers have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 11 matches with the results: Won 4, drawn 3 and lost 4.
The Portland Timbers fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 14 in 10 matches. When Portland hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Sporting KC, Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United and LA Galaxy), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 2 of 2 times.
Columbus Crew form and stats
Columbus Crew have only collected 9 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 2-3-5 (10 played). Columbus Crew has drawn their two previous away games.
Columbus Crew delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against New York City in their previous game. Schulte had red hot gloves after the game against New York City, shaping the outcome of the game with eight saves made.
Preceding that game, the 2-2 draw paying a visit to Inter Miami.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 14 similar matches played by Columbus in our archives, and the results are: 3 wins for Columbus Crew, 5 draws and 6 defeats.
Betting fact: Both teams have scored goal(s) in 9 of this club's last 10 league fixtures.
Columbus Crew are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 13 away goals from 10 games (in the league). Columbus Crew's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 18 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head data (for the last ten meetings): Portland Timbers won five games, three matches ended with a tie and Columbus Crew managed two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: seven / three.
Top Goalscorers
  L. Zelarayán 8 goals |  C. Ramírez 8 goals |   F. Boli 6 goals |
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| Portland Timbers | Columbus Crew | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 0 | 10 | 22 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 23 | 14 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 13 | 43 |
| 31 | 10 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 18 | 30 |
| 77% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 59% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 90% | 95% |
| 50% | 50% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 60% | 59% |
| 32% | 30% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 41% |
| 23% | 10% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| 59% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 80% | 73% |
| 32% | 30% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 10% | 23% |
| 32% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 10% | 5% |
| 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| 5.7 | 5 | 6.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| 2.4 | 2.6 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11.8 | 14.2 | 14.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| 4.1 | 5 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4 | 4.9 |
| 26% | 28% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 32% | 40% |
| 12.3 | 10.7 | 12.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| 4.6 | 4 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
- Columbus Crew have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Columbus Crew have the the best goal difference (+13) in Major League Soccer
- Columbus Crew haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Saint Louis City | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 38 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 36 |
| 3 | Seattle Sounders | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 35 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | -1 | 34 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -1 | 32 |
| 6 | Austin | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -1 | 29 |
| 7 | Dallas | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -1 | 29 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 28 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 23 | -5 | 28 |
| 10 | Minnesota United | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 27 |
| 11 | Sporting KC | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -4 | 26 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -8 | 23 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18 | -10 | 22 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 30 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | -14 | 18 |
