Los Angeles Galaxy v Portland Timbers result

Full-time · Los Angeles Galaxy 3–6 Portland Timbers

Major League Soccer · · Dignity Health Sports Park

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Los Angeles Galaxy 3–6 Portland Timbers — Portland Timbers won this Major League Soccer match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Portland Timbers won 6–3 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Major League Soccer on Thursday 8 October. Portland Timbers have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Portland Timbers led 2–1 at half-time.

What it changes

Los Angeles Galaxy have scored four goals, the 15th-fewest (shared) of the 50 clubs (2020 so far). Los Angeles Galaxy have conceded nine goals, the 24th-fewest of the 50 clubs.

Portland Timbers have scored six goals, the 22nd-fewest (shared) of the 50 clubs (2020 so far). Portland Timbers have conceded four goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 50 clubs.

With nine goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 18, across eight matches. Los Angeles Galaxy are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Portland Timbers are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Next up

Los Angeles Galaxy next host Austin on 31 October 2026.

Portland Timbers next host Houston Dynamo on 2 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Los Angeles Galaxy: Los Angeles Galaxy v Austin, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Portland Timbers: Portland Timbers v Houston Dynamo, Monday 2 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Los Angeles Galaxy 3–6 Portland Timbers · Major League Soccer
  • Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park · Carson, California
  • Referee: R. Touchan
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Los Angeles Galaxy 3 · draws 0 · Portland Timbers 3 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Los Angeles Galaxy 0W 1D 4L · Portland Timbers 3W 1D 1L

Los Angeles Galaxy 3–6 Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Los Angeles Galaxy v Portland Timbers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Los Angeles GalaxyDLLLL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Portland TimbersLDWWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Los Angeles Galaxy 3 · 0 draws · Portland Timbers 3 · 4 goals/game
  • 2020-09-03 Portland Timbers 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy
  • 2020-07-14 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–2 Portland Timbers
  • 2019-07-28 Portland Timbers 4–0 Los Angeles Galaxy
  • 2019-06-20 Portland Timbers 4–0 Los Angeles Galaxy
  • 2019-04-01 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 Portland Timbers
  • 2019-03-10 Los Angeles Galaxy 4–1 Portland Timbers
League standing · 2020
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Los Angeles Galaxy#4 pos1 pts3 pl-5 GD
Portland Timbers#1 pos7 pts3 pl+2 GD
Goals per game
Los Angeles Galaxy scored1.33
Portland Timbers scored2
Los Angeles Galaxy conceded3
Portland Timbers conceded1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers?
In their last 6 meetings, Los Angeles Galaxy won 3, Portland Timbers won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers?
Recent form — Los Angeles Galaxy 0W 1D 4L; Portland Timbers 3W 1D 1L.

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