The model rates their attack at 0.66× the league average and their defence at 1.30× goals conceded, where 1 is average and a lower defensive figure is better — below average at both ends by these numbers. Next they travel to Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer on 20 September 2026, a match the model gives them 31%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, relative to the league average — how the ratings are built.
Next match: Atlanta United FC vs Portland Timbers
Atlanta United FC travel to Portland Timbers at Providence Park, Portland on 20 September 2026, 02:30 UTC. The model makes it 31% Atlanta United FC, 28% draw and 41% Portland Timbers, with a most likely scoreline of 2-1. It projects 1.25 expected goals for Atlanta United FC against 1.61. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 54%.
Full preview and model analysis for Atlanta United FC vs Portland Timbers
Recent meetings with Portland Timbers
- 18 March 2023Atlanta United FC 5–1 Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
- 4 September 2022Portland Timbers 2–1 Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer
- 19 August 2019Portland Timbers 0–2 Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer
- 9 December 2018Atlanta United FC 2–0 Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
- 24 June 2018Atlanta United FC 1–1 Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.