Value bet: Portland Timbers to win @ 1.91 – our chance 56% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultPortland Timbers to win ✗56% · @1.91
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗68% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.35
Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Portland Timbers welcome Atlanta United FC to Providence Park for a Major League Soccer fixture on Sunday 20 September (03:30 WAT). In the table, Portland Timbers are 7th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Atlanta United FC are 13th (in the drop zone) with 33. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Portland Timbers, last 5: LDWLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to FC Dallas, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Atlanta United FC, last 5: DLDLW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with DC United, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Portland Timbers 2.1 xG, Atlanta United FC 1.3 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Portland Timbers 56%, draw 20%, Atlanta United FC 23%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Price worth noting: Portland Timbers to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 56%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portland Timbers 2–1 Atlanta United FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Portland Timbers56%fair 1.78 · @1.91
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @3.70
Atlanta United FC23%fair 4.27 · @3.30
3.32Expected goals
2.06Portland Timbers xG
1.26Atlanta United FC xG
68%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–08%
1–07%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 2.1 – 1.3 Atlanta United FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portland Timbers to win✗
56%
1.78
1.91 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.47
1.40
Draw no bet
Portland Timbers (draw no bet)✗
71%
1.42
–
Asian handicap
Atlanta United FC +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.55
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.74
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
First team to score
Portland Timbers to score first✗
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Portland Timbers ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portland Timbers / FT Portland Timbers✗
35%
2.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.35
–
Recent results
Portland Timbers – last 6
LDWLDW
13 Sep
@ FC Dallas
1–2
L
10 Sep
vs St. Louis City
2–2
D
6 Sep
vs Minnesota United FC
5–4
W
30 Aug
vs Austin
1–2
L
23 Aug
@ Los Angeles FC
1–1
D
20 Aug
vs San Diego
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Atlanta United FC – last 6
DLDLWW
13 Sep
@ DC United
0–0
D
10 Sep
vs Orlando City SC
2–3
L
6 Sep
@ Inter Miami
2–2
D
30 Aug
vs Charlotte
0–2
L
24 Aug
vs Sporting Kansas City
2–1
W
20 Aug
@ Minnesota United FC
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Atlanta United FC 23%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 2–1 Atlanta United FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC?
Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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