Austin FC vs Portland Timbers preview: November 7, 2026
Austin FC (8-10-15 W-D-L, 34 pts, 14th) host Portland Timbers (11-7-14 W-D-L, 40 pts, 11th) at Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas on November 7, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do Austin FC and Portland Timbers compare heading into their match?
- Austin FC are 14th in the Western Conference with 34 points from 33 matches (8-10-15 W-D-L); Portland Timbers are 11th in the Western Conference with 40 points from 32 matches (11-7-14 W-D-L).
- Austin FC score 1.3 (5th fewest of 30) and concede 1.9 (5th most) per match. Portland Timbers score 1.8 (10th most of 30) and concede 1.9 (7th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Austin FC 1.0 for and 2.0 against; Portland Timbers 1.4 for and 1.6 against.
- Austin FC at home: 4-6-6 W-D-L in 16 (1.4 scored, 1.4 conceded per match). Portland Timbers away: 3-3-10 W-D-L in 16 (1.4 scored, 2.1 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: Austin FC 1-0-4 W-D-L, Portland Timbers 2-2-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 24 of 33 (73%) Austin FC matches and 24 of 32 (75%) Portland Timbers matches; 3 or more goals in 24 of 33 (73%) and 23 of 32 (72%).
- 3 earlier stored meetings: Austin FC 1, Portland Timbers 1, draws 1.
MLS matches this season only (Austin FC 33, Portland Timbers 32); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin FC | 8-10-15 | 1-0-4 (1.2-2.4) | 4-4-9 (1.2-2.4) | 4-6-6 (1.4-1.4) |
| Portland Timbers | 11-7-14 | 2-2-1 (1.8-1.8) | 3-3-10 (1.4-2.1) | 8-4-4 (2.1-1.7) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Austin FC attack against Portland Timbers defense
| Austin FC for | Portland Timbers against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.3 (26th) | 1.9 (7th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.0 (30th) | 1.6 (9th) |
| Shots per match | 10.8 (30th) | 14.9 (5th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.2 (27th) | 5.8 (5th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.6 (30th) | 2.7 (8th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.1 (30th) | 9.6 (8th) |
| Corners per match | 4.6 (24th) | 5.7 (10th) |
Portland Timbers attack against Austin FC defense
| Portland Timbers for | Austin FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.8 (10th) | 1.9 (5th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (22nd) | 2.0 (2nd) |
| Shots per match | 13.7 (11th) | 16.9 (2nd) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.8 (18th) | 6.3 (2nd) |
| Big chances per match | 2.5 (13th) | 3.3 (3rd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.8 (14th) | 12.2 (1st) |
| Corners per match | 4.7 (21st) | 5.9 (3rd) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Austin FC, home matches | Portland Timbers, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 16 |
| Record | 4-6-6 W-D-L | 3-3-10 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Clean sheets | 4 of 16 (25%) | 0 of 16 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 16 (6%) | 5 of 16 (31%) |
| Both teams scored | 12 of 16 (75%) | 11 of 16 (69%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 14 of 16 (88%) | 16 of 16 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 9 of 16 (56%) | 10 of 16 (63%) |
Scoring patterns
| Austin FC | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 5 of 33 (15%) | 2 of 32 (6%) |
| Failed to score | 6 of 33 (18%) | 7 of 32 (22%) |
| Both teams scored | 24 of 33 (73%) | 24 of 32 (75%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 29 of 33 (88%) | 30 of 32 (94%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 24 of 33 (73%) | 23 of 32 (72%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 12 of 33 (36%) | 16 of 32 (50%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.5 for, 0.6 against (31 matches) | 0.9 for, 1.1 against (30 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.7 for, 1.3 against (31 matches) | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (30 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Austin FC | Portland Timbers |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.0 (30th) | 1.4 (22nd) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 2.0 (2nd) | 1.6 (9th) |
| Shots | 10.8 (30th) | 13.7 (11th) |
| Shots, opponents | 16.9 (2nd) | 14.9 (5th) |
| Shots on target | 4.2 (27th) | 4.8 (18th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 6.3 (2nd) | 5.8 (5th) |
| Big chances | 1.6 (30th) | 2.5 (13th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 3.3 (3rd) | 2.7 (8th) |
| Possession % | 48.9 (18th) | 50.6 (14th) |
| Passes | 446.6 (20th) | 489.8 (7th) |
| Passes, opponents | 466.4 (13th) | 477.9 (10th) |
| Corners | 4.6 (24th) | 4.7 (21st) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.9 (3rd) | 5.7 (10th) |
| Fouls | 10.2 (26th) | 10.0 (28th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 12.6 (10th) | 13.2 (6th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.8 (21st) | 1.6 (29th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2.1 (8th) | 2.0 (10th) |
| Shots inside the box | 7.1 (30th) | 8.8 (14th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 12.2 (1st) | 9.6 (8th) |
| Shots outside the box | 3.7 (26th) | 4.6 (12th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.0 (5th) | 5.5 (3rd) |
| Big chances missed | 1 (30th) | 1.5 (15th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 2.3 (2nd) | 1.6 (9th) |
| Offsides | 1.4 (28th) | 2.3 (4th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.4 (22nd) | 1.5 (20th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.9 (13th) | 86.2 (6th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 87.1 (5th) | 84.9 (12th) |
| Long balls | 53.3 (1st) | 42.9 (25th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 41.8 (27th) | 48.5 (8th) |
| Long balls completed | 26 (5th) | 22.6 (16th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 21.9 (19th) | 25.3 (2nd) |
| Crosses | 16.2 (13th) | 18.8 (6th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 18 (8th) | 17.8 (9th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.4 (10th) | 4.0 (16th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.1 (5th) | 3.9 (17th) |
| Dribbles completed | 4.9 (25th) | 5.2 (24th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.2 (28th) | 5.4 (25th) |
| Tackles | 12.4 (29th) | 14.6 (21st) |
| Tackles, opponents | 13.3 (27th) | 15.3 (10th) |
| Interceptions | 7.5 (29th) | 10.1 (5th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.4 (24th) | 7.9 (28th) |
| Clearances | 22.7 (11th) | 24.1 (4th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 20 (20th) | 22.1 (10th) |
| Ground duels won | 29 (28th) | 32.5 (10th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 27.9 (30th) | 30 (23rd) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.7 (17th) | 11 (9th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 11.8 (5th) | 8.7 (23rd) |
| Big saves | 1.1 (6th) | 1.6 (1st) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.8 (23rd) | 0.6 (29th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Austin FC
- Oct 31, 2026 (MLS): L 1-4 at LA Galaxy
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): L 1-2 vs Real Salt Lake
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 at Sporting Kansas City
- Oct 17, 2026 (MLS): L 1-2 vs Vancouver Whitecaps
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): L 1-3 at LAFC
- Oct 10, 2026 (MLS): L 1-4 vs Nashville SC
Portland Timbers
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 | Austin FC 2-1 Portland Timbers (at Portland Timbers) |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 2025 | Austin FC 0-0 Portland Timbers (at Austin FC) |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 2025 | Austin FC 0-1 Portland Timbers (at Portland Timbers) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facundo Torres | forward | 32 | 4 G, 7 A, 39 SH | 0 G, 1 SH | |
| Myrto Uzuni | forward | 24 | 9 G, 1 A, 59 SH | 3 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Christian Ramírez | forward | 28 | 7 G, 2 A, 28 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Goals |
| Joseph Rosales | midfielder | 30 | 1 G, 4 A, 35 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots, assists |
| Ervin Torres | midfielder | 18 | 2 G, 2 A, 9 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | |
| Guilherme Biro | defender | 28 | 3 G, 1 A, 20 SH | 0 G, 2 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristoffer Velde | forward | 30 | 10 G, 6 A, 97 SH | 2 G, 20 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ariel Lassiter | forward | 25 | 7 G, 4 A, 30 SH | 3 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Kevin Kelsy | forward | 19 | 7 G, 2 A, 40 SH | 2 G, 16 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| David Da Costa | midfielder | 26 | 5 G, 6 A, 27 SH | 2 G, 5 SH | Assists |
| Cole Bassett | midfielder | 24 | 2 G, 6 A, 43 SH | 0 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Brandon Bye | defender | 19 | 1 G, 2 A, 13 SH | 1 G, 4 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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