MLS 2026 · 20 Sep 2026

Portland Timbers 0–1 Atlanta United

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Aug 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Portland Timbers favourites at 58%.

Atlanta United won although Portland Timbers made the better chances (1.6 xG to 0.7): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Lucas Hoyos, 55.7 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Aleksey Miranchuk +13.4, Matthew Edwards +8.8, Lucas Hoyos +8.7.

Each side's last five results before this match.

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Ian Smith Defender	15	0.03	58.1	–
James Pantemis Goalkeeper	90	–	47.8	+1.9
Jímer Fory Defender	75	–	42.5	+7.5
Cole Bassett Midfielder	75	0.42	42.5	+4.9
Joel Waterman Defender	90	0.04	41.3	−0.3
Vincent Janssen Forward	32	0.04	40.9	–
David Pereira Da Costa Midfielder	90	0.08	40.4	−3.5
Gage Guerra Forward	10	–	39.6	–
Ariel Lassiter Forward	90	0.09	39.6	−2.5
Diego Chará Midfielder	75	0.06	38.0	−6.6
Omir Fernandez Forward	15	0.12	34.9	–
Finn Surman Defender	90	0.02	34.0	−13.0
Antony Alves Midfielder	58	0.34	33.2	−7.3
Ronald Hernández Defender	85	–	32.0	−5.5
Kristoffer Velde Midfielder	90	0.36	26.7	−11.2
Joao Ortíz Midfielder	15	–	25.5	–

Player	Min	G	xG	Score	vs usual
Enea Mihaj Defender	8	0	–	66.1	–
Lucas Hoyos Goalkeeper	90	0	–	55.7	+8.7
Ajani Fortune Midfielder	8	0	–	55.7	–
Aleksey Miranchuk Forward	90	1	0.10	54.0	+13.4
Matthew Edwards Defender	58	0	–	43.5	+8.8
Tristan Muyumba Midfielder	82	0	–	41.8	−2.3
Mauricio Amaro Midfielder	90	0	–	40.3	−6.4
Paulo Díaz Defender	82	0	–	40.3	−4.9
Junior Alonso Defender	90	0	–	39.8	−1.0
Breel Embolo Forward	90	0	0.37	38.9	−6.7
Giuliano Galoppo Midfielder	65	0	0.11	38.7	−8.7
Tomás Jacob Defender	32	0	–	38.2	–
Cooper Sanchez Midfielder	25	0	0.05	37.4	–
Miguel Almirón Midfielder	90	0	0.09	37.1	−5.6
Elías Báez Defender	90	0	–	36.7	+3.5