MLS· Regular Season - 31· Providence Park
Portland Timbers
Charlotte25 Oct
Portland Timbers vs Charlotte Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
1.4 - 2.1
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More Portland Timbers vs Charlotte tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Charlotte +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Charlotte or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Portland Timbers +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 66% | 1.50 | - |
| 1XPortland Timbers or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 54% | 1.86 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 46% | 2.16 | - |
| 2Charlotte to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 34% | 2.98 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Charlotte -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.23 | - |
| 1Portland Timbers to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Portland Timbers -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.55 | - |
Portland Timbers vs Charlotte preview & analysis
Match preview
Portland Timbers host Charlotte in the MLS (Regular Season - 31) at Providence Park on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with kick-off at 02:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Portland Timbers are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Los Angeles Galaxy 0-2 away. They're 10th in the table with 33 points from 29 games. Charlotte arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Columbus Crew 1-3 away.
Head to head
In the last 2 meetings between these sides, Portland Timbers have won 0, Charlotte have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Charlotte narrow favourites: Portland Timbers 23%, draw 38%, Charlotte 39%. We expect around 3.5 goals (1.4 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 68% for over 2.5 and 66% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Portland Timbers 1-2 Charlotte.
Recent form
Portland Timbers- 15 OctALos Angeles Galaxy0-2
- 11 OctASporting Kansas City3-3
- 27 SeptASan Jose Earthquakes1-3
- 20 SeptHAtlanta United FC0-1
- 13 SeptAFC Dallas1-2
Charlotte- 15 OctAColumbus Crew1-3
- 11 OctHFC Dallas3-2
- 27 SeptHChicago Fire0-1
- 20 SeptADC United2-1
- 13 SeptAFC Cincinnati3-3
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
Portland Timbers vs Charlotte: FAQ
What is the Portland Timbers vs Charlotte prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 1-2 Charlotte.
Who is the favourite to win Portland Timbers vs Charlotte?
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Charlotte are favourites. Our model gives Portland Timbers a 23% chance of winning, Charlotte 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs Charlotte?
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We rate both teams to score at 66%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Portland Timbers vs Charlotte kick off?
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Portland Timbers vs Charlotte kicks off at 02:30 UTC on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at Providence Park, Portland.
