Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.55Odds
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Value bet: Portland Timbers to win @ 2.76 – our chance 39% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultPortland Timbers to win ✓39% · @2.76
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.10
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Columbus Crew travel to face Portland Timbers on Sunday 22 February in the Major League Soccer, with Providence Park the venue – the ball rolls at 04:30 WAT. In the table, Portland Timbers are 7th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Columbus Crew are 7th (upper half) with 47. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Portland Timbers 1.7 xG, Columbus Crew 1.7 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Portland Timbers 39%, draw 23%, Columbus Crew 38%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.45.
Price worth noting: Portland Timbers to win @2.76 – the bookmaker implies 36%, our ratings say 39%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (63%, odds 1.55). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portland Timbers 1–2 Columbus Crew. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Portland Timbers39%fair 2.58 · @2.76
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @3.60
Columbus Crew38%fair 2.63 · @2.32
3.32Expected goals
1.66Portland Timbers xG
1.66Columbus Crew xG
63%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 1.7 – 1.7 Columbus Crew 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✓
39%
2.58
2.76 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.58
1.45
Draw no bet
Portland Timbers (draw no bet)✓
50%
1.98
–
Asian handicap
Portland Timbers +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.60
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
1.57
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.22
First team to score
Columbus Crew to score first
48%
2.07
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
37%
2.68
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
23%
4.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.10
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Recent results
Portland Timbers
No recent results on record.
Columbus Crew
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Columbus Crew 38%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 1–2 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 04:30 (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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