Portland Timbers II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II: prediction and stats
MLS Next ProGroup StageKick-off on September 7, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
The Footlab model makes Portland Timbers II the favourite at 69%, against 18% for a draw and 13% for Vancouver Whitecaps II. The most likely score is 2-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Portland Timbers II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II?
Portland Timbers II starts as the favourite with a 178-point Elo edge (1,691 vs 1,513).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Portland Timbers II have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Vancouver Whitecaps II have 2, 2 and 11.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Ventura County(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 16, 2026 | North Texas(away) | 3-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Los Angeles FC II(home) | 0-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Minnesota United II(away) | 2-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Real Monarchs(home) | 1-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Austin II(away) | 1-4 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Tacoma Defiance(away) | 2-4 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 26, 2026 | St. Louis City II(away) | 1-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Austin II(home) | 0-4 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Real Monarchs(away) | 1-2 | MLS Next Pro |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Portland Timbers II win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Vancouver Whitecaps II win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps II 0-1 Portland Timbers II | MLS Next Pro |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Portland Timbers II 0-0 Vancouver Whitecaps II | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps II 4-1 Portland Timbers II | MLS Next Pro |
| May 9, 2025 | Portland Timbers II 1-0 Vancouver Whitecaps II | MLS Next Pro |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps II 1-1 Portland Timbers II | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Portland Timbers II 0-2 Vancouver Whitecaps II | MLS Next Pro |
Last archived meeting: Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Portland Timbers II on Jun 6, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Portland Timbers II score 1.3 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Vancouver Whitecaps II score 1.1 and concede 2.5. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Timbers II | 1.3 | 0.9 | 9 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps II | 1.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Portland Timbers II sit 2nd in MLS Next Pro (50 points from 24 matches) and Vancouver Whitecaps II sit 13th (19 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Timbers II | 24 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | Portland Timbers II | 24 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | Portland Timbers II | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 24 | 48 |
| 7 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 19 |
| 13 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 19 |
| 13 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 19 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Portland Timbers II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II?
- The Footlab model makes Portland Timbers II the favourite at 69%, against 18% for a draw and 13% for Vancouver Whitecaps II.
- Where and when is Portland Timbers II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II played?
- Portland Timbers II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II is played on September 7, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Providence Park, in the MLS Next Pro.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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