Our Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction: 1-2
Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 03:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portland Timbers's Last Match – Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
Portland Timbers will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 USA MLS victory over Columbus Crew, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Portland Timbers controlled 47% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portland Timbers | 47% | 9 (7) | 0.94 | 37 |
Columbus Crew | 53% | 8 (4) | 1.01 | 70 |
Vancouver Whitecaps's Last Match – Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake
Vancouver Whitecaps will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 USA MLS victory over Real Salt Lake on February 22. In that match, Vancouver Whitecaps recorded 59% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vancouver Whitecaps | 59% | 8 (4) | 1.2 | 47 |
Real Salt Lake | 41% | 6 (2) | 0.62 | 31 |
Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps Stats
Key Stats
| Portland Timbers | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portland Timbers are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Vancouver Whitecaps average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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