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Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Result: 1-1 — How the Model Called It, 23 August 2026

Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers finished 1-1 on 23 August 2026. Here is that result set against the model's pre-match probabilities.

Key takeaways

  • Final score: Los Angeles FC 1-1 Portland Timbers.
  • Result: A draw.
  • The model gave this outcome a 18.3% chance before kick-off.

Final score

Los Angeles FC 1-1 Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer, 23 August 2026.

What the model expected

Before kick-off, the MatchSense model gave Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers these chances:

OutcomeModel probability
Los Angeles FC64.6%
Draw18.3%
Portland Timbers17.6%

The model made Los Angeles FC the most likely outcome at 64.6%. What happened was a draw, which it gave 18.3%.

One match does not test a model. An outcome given 30% is supposed to happen about three times in ten, so these numbers only mean something read across hundreds of fixtures.

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Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Result (23 August 2026): Final Score & Model Accuracy