Here's all the information on the Portland Timbers - Dallas match:

It should be mentioned that Dallas play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Dallas on artifical turf are 0 victories, 2 draws and 6 defeats from eight games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 3-9. You can compare this with overall results below.

Dallas have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

It's no vacation for neither Portland nor Dallas as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Portland Timbers form and stats

Portland Timbers have played 12 Major League Soccer games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-5-2 (wins-draws-losses).

A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Portland Timbers, who played 1-1 against Nashville SC. That match was also played at this venue (Providence Park). Moreno, a striker, was the champion performer for the side in that game, receiving a rating of 8.45 (out of 10). Moreno scored one goal, hit three key passes, dribled past the opponent 4 of 5 times and had 42 successful passes (of 42 total).

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Portland Timbers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 21 games) they have won 12 times, drawn 7 and lost 2.

An interesting fact: 8 of the most recent 10 league matches from this football club have had goals from both teams.

A decent goal production from Portland Timbers in their home games so far, with 21 goals from 12 league matches. On the other hand, Portland have conceded 14 goals.

Dallas form and stats

Playing away, Dallas have won 3 games, drawn 5 and suffered 4 defeats in the Major League Soccer this season.

Two away games in a row for Dallas, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 versus Seattle Sounders. That defeat was their first after three consecutive league rounds winning points. Midfield player Servania was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.32/10. Servania dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.

Dallas are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 4 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats. From a total of 17 matches.

Few goals? 5 league games in a row with this club have had zero, one or two goals.

Dallas are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 15 away goals from 12 games (in the league). As opposed to that, Dallas have seen the ball go into their own net 15 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

It's not the first time these two sides meet this campaign, as the records show this recent fixture: Dallas - Portland Timbers 4-1. Head to head totals (for the last ten meetings): Portland won four games, three matches ended with a draw and Dallas managed three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / six

Top Goalscorers

J. Ferreira 12 goals

J. Niezgoda 9 goals

P. Arriola 9 goals

Portland Timbers missing players

Dallas missing players