MLS Match Preview: Portland Timbers (11-10-10) vs. FC Dallas (9-11-10)

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Venue, Date & Time

Location: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon

Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Weather Forecast (Portland, OR)

Conditions: Clear skies, mild

Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff, dipping to ~60°F (16°C) by full-time

Wind: Light, 4–6 mph

Impact: Excellent playing conditions; no weather disruptions expected

Injury Report

Portland Timbers

Out: Jonathan Rodríguez (lower body)

Out: Felipe Carballo (knee)

Out: Maxime Crépeau (head)

FC Dallas

Out: Geovane Jesus (knee, season-ending)

Out: Herbert Endeley (knee, season-ending)

Out: Enzo Newman (knee, season-ending)

Out: Paxton Pomykal (knee)

Out: Maarten Paes (upper leg)

GK Note: With Paes out, Michael Collodi or Jacob Jackson expected to start in goal

Key Player Matchups

Felipe Mora (POR, F, 8 goals) vs. Sebastien Ibeagha (DAL, D)

Mora’s finishing against Dallas’ veteran center-back.

Antony (POR, W, 7 goals, 3 assists) vs. Bernard Kamungo (DAL, WB)

Antony’s pace and creativity against Kamungo’s defensive work rate.

Cristhian Paredes (POR, M) vs. Christian Cappis (DAL, M)

Midfield battle: Paredes’ box-to-box energy vs. Cappis’ distribution.

Roman Celentano (POR, GK) vs. Petar Musa (DAL, F, 16 goals)

Musa is Dallas’ leading scorer and will test Portland’s backup keeper situation.

Team Records & Recent Form

Portland Timbers (7th West, 11-10-10, 43 pts)

Last 5: D–L–W–D–L

Goals: 39 scored, 41 conceded (-2 GD)

Home Record: 7-4-4

Trend: Just 2 wins in last 10 matches

FC Dallas (9th West, 9-11-10, 37 pts)

Last 5: W–W–D–D–D

Goals: 45 scored, 49 conceded (-4 GD)

Away Record: 1-8-5 at Providence Park all-time

Trend: Six-game unbeaten run, climbing into playoff contention

Series History

All-time H2H: 35 meetings → Portland 11 wins, Dallas 12 wins, 12 draws

Recent Meetings:

Aug 10, 2025: Dallas 2–0 Portland

Oct 7, 2024: Portland 0–0 Dallas

Jul 5, 2024: Dallas 3–2 Portland

Trend: Home team unbeaten in last 12 H2H matches

Betting Trends

Portland: 1 win in last 8 matches (4 draws)

Dallas: Unbeaten in last 6 (3 wins, 3 draws)

H2H: 5 of last 6 meetings finished Under 3 goals

Both Teams to Score: Hit in 4 of last 5 Dallas matches

MATCH ODDS

Portland Timbers – 115                 Draw + 250         FC Dallas + 265

Over 3.5 + 135                  Under 3.5 – 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September26, 2025