Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
1
Value bet: Portland Timbers to win @ 2.76 – our chance 45% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +24%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultPortland Timbers to win ✓45% · @2.76
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.14
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Portland Timbers take on Columbus Crew on Sunday 22 February, kicking off at 04:30 (WAT) at Providence Park. Portland Timbers are 7th with 46 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Columbus Crew sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.7 for Portland Timbers and 1.4 for Columbus Crew. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 62%.
Value angle: Portland Timbers to win at 2.76 – 45% on our numbers against 36% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 61% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Portland Timbers 1–1 Columbus Crew. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portland Timbers45%fair 2.22 · @2.76
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @3.60
Columbus Crew35%fair 2.90 · @2.32
3.14Expected goals
1.69Portland Timbers xG
1.45Columbus Crew xG
62%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 1.7 – 1.4 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portland Timbers to win✓
45%
2.22
2.76 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.60
1.45
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.65
1.57
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.60
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Half-time / full-time
HT Portland Timbers / FT Portland Timbers✗
26%
3.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.14
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Form
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 Under 3.5 goals with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Columbus Crew 35%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 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.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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