Portland Timbers

vs

FC Dallas

Preview

Portland Timbers

• Portland Timbers have had a mixed start to the MLS 2026 campaign, sitting 23rd in the table with 14 points from 14 games.
• The Timbers have won three of six home games (D1, L2) and are averaging 2.33 goals per game at home (14).
• Jack Cassidy is still finding his feet after taking over from Phil Neville on 5 June 2026; the team’s identity is in transition.
• David Da Costa has three assists in his last five matches and adds bite in the transition.

FC Dallas

• FC Dallas have 25 points from 15 matches.
• Boss Eric Quill has instilled a clearer blueprint since arriving in November 2024, often using a back three to control tempo and hit teams on the break.
• Dallas have been strong away, winning four of six away games (D0, L2) and averaging 2.00 goals per game away (12 goals).
• They’ve gone 4-0-1 in their last five road matches.

Head-to-Head

• In the last five meetings, Portland have won one, Dallas two, and there have been two draws.
• Dallas have failed to win in their last three trips to face Portland.

Key Players

• David Da Costa - three assists in his last five matches.
• Petar Musa - has hit 12 MLS 2026 goals in 13 appearances.
• Kevin Kelsy - Portland's main danger-man with three goals in his team's last five.

Betting Insights

• Portland are favorites on the moneyline at 2.37, with FC Dallas at 2.84.
• Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.41 and Both teams to score at 1.39.
• The market points to an open game with goals.

Prediction

• Portland have the home edge, but Dallas are in good form.
• Expect a narrow Timbers win.