Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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As the Portland Timbers prepare to host Columbus Crew on February 21, 2026, both teams will be seeking to turn around their disappointing recent forms. The Timbers are coming off two consecutive matches without a win, while Columbus Crew similarly enters this fixture seeking to end their winless streak, which stands at zero matches.

The Timbers will benefit from their home advantage at Providence Park, where they typically enjoy strong support. Historically, Portland has proven to be formidable on their home turf, leveraging their tactical emphasis on possession and aggressive pressing to engage opponents high up the pitch.

Conversely, Columbus Crew will look to capitalize on their away game strategy, which often includes swift transitions and clinical counter-attacking. With odds favoring the away side slightly at 2.28 compared to 2.97 for the home team, bookmakers indicate a potentially tight contest.

Given both squads’ struggles to secure wins recently, this match could hinge on defensive solidity and set-piece efficiency. With neither team in peak form, the outcome remains uncertain, making this a compelling encounter for fans and bettors alike.

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Portland 32.4%

Draw 26.5%

Columbus 41.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of MLS Columbus Crew: 3.9% Portland Timbers: 1.36%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.97	3.55	2.31
	2.98	3.55	2.32
	3.03	3.62	2.36	Watch and Bet
	2.9	3.3	2.25
	2.95	3.57	2.27
	2.62	3.66	2.28

Latest Results

14.02.26 Chicago Fire – Portland Timbers – 3:4 07.02.26 Portland Timbers – DC United – 0:0 23.01.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Portland Timbers – 1:0 09.11.25 San Diego FC – Portland Timbers – 4:0 01.11.25 Portland Timbers – San Diego FC – 3:2 penalties

08.11.25 FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – 2:1 02.11.25 Columbus Crew – FC Cincinnati – 4:0 27.10.25 FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – 1:0 18.10.25 Columbus Crew – New York Red Bulls – 3:1 04.10.25 Orlando City – Columbus Crew – 1:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portland won 3.

Columbus may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Portland won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 23:18. (average 1.9:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Portland won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 11:8. (average 2.2:1.6).

Latest Head To Head

20.04.24 Columbus Crew – Portland Timbers – 2:2 15.07.23 Portland Timbers – Columbus Crew – 3:2 18.09.22 Columbus Crew – Portland Timbers – 1:1 20.04.19 Columbus Crew – Portland Timbers – 1:3 19.09.18 Portland Timbers – Columbus Crew – 3:2

Standings

2026

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	FC Dallas	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	Houston Dynamo	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Los Angeles Galaxy	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	Real Salt Lake	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	San Jose Earthquakes	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Colorado Rapids	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Sporting Kansas City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Seattle Sounders	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Portland Timbers	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	Vancouver Whitecaps	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	Minnesota United	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Los Angeles FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Austin FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	St. Louis City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	San Diego FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	New England Revolution	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	DC United	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Toronto FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	New York Red Bulls	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	Columbus Crew	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Chicago Fire	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	CF Montreal	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Philadelphia Union	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Orlando City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	New York City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	FC Cincinnati	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Atlanta Utd	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Nashville SC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Inter Miami	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	Charlotte	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5.04 (13.54%)

2. Los Angeles FC: 6.66 (10.24%)

3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10.15 (6.72%)

4. San Diego FC: 12.25 (5.57%)

5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.55%)

6. Philadelphia Union: 15 (4.55%)

7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.55%)

8. New York City: 17.5 (3.9%)

9. Columbus Crew: 17.5 (3.9%)

10. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17.5 (3.9%)

11. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.59%)

12. Orlando City: 25.25 (2.7%)

13. Nashville SC: 26 (2.62%)

14. New York Red Bulls: 30.25 (2.26%)

15. Charlotte FC: 32.33 (2.11%)

16. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.01%)

17. Minnesota United: 34 (2.01%)

18. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.01%)

19. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.66%)

20. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.66%)

21. Austin: 50 (1.36%)

22. FC Dallas: 50.25 (1.36%)

23. Colorado Rapids: 50.25 (1.36%)

24. Portland Timbers: 50.25 (1.36%)

25. Atlanta United: 50.25 (1.36%)

26. Toronto FC: 50.25 (1.36%)

27. San Jose Earthquakes: 50.25 (1.36%)

28. Austin FC: 51 (1.34%)

29. CF Montreal: 65.5 (1.04%)

30. St. Louis City: 65.5 (1.04%)

31. New England Revolution: 65.5 (1.04%)

32. DC United: 69 (0.99%)

33. Sporting Kansas City: 69 (0.99%)

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