Match Timeline
M. Lopez🟨A. Armour🟨
S. Ramos🟨J. Kamara🟨M. Lopez🟨M. Lopez🟥A. Aoumaich🔄M. Alassane🔄J. Kamara🔄O. Wright🔄N. Relerford🔄S. Ramos🔄M. Pajaro🟨C. Anderson🔄M. Poon-Angeron🔄K. Green🔄Starting Lineups
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Starting XI
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Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 AltaHome | Rating |  Portland Hearts of PineAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,466.8 | Overall | 1,578.5 |
| 1,514.1 | Match venue | 1,532.7 |
| 1,514.1 | At home | 1,544.6 |
| 1,462.6 | Away | 1,532.7 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,473.2 | Attack | 1,525.7 |
| 1,475.6 | Defence | 1,531.3 |
| 1,493.1 | Home attack | 1,516.5 |
| 1,472.1 | Away attack | 1,502.3 |
| 1,513.5 | Home defence | 1,517 |
| 1,464 | Away defence | 1,533.4 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,541.7 | Goal environment | 1,528.3 |
| 1,510 | Home goals | 1,525 |
| 1,531.7 | Away goals | 1,503.3 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,491.4 | Close games | 1,546.8 |
| 1,458 | Winning margin | 1,592.7 |
Match venue compares Alta at home with Portland Hearts of Pine away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The USL League One fixture between Alta and Portland Hearts of Pine presents a compelling case for a low-scoring outcome. Based on the available data, the goal expectancy for this match is 2.18 (0.98 for Alta, 1.20 for Portland). This figure is significantly below the 2.5 goal threshold, suggesting that Under 2.5 Goals is the statistically favored outcome. Alta's home offensive output has been lackluster, averaging just 0.80 goals per game at their venue. In contrast, their defensive record shows they concede 1.40 goals per game at home. Portland Hearts of Pine, traveling from away grounds, averages 1.00 goals scored away and concedes 1.17 goals per away game. When combined, these team averages suggest a total expected goal count closer to 1.80, further reinforcing the value in betting against a high-scoring affair. Recent form also supports a cautious approach. Alta has struggled to find the net, with their last five home games showing a 20% win rate and a 60% loss rate. Portland Hearts of Pine has been more consistent, sitting 2nd in the standings with 3 points from one game, but their away form shows a 33.33% win rate. The head-to-head record is interesting; the last meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, but that was an outlier compared to the current statistical trends. Both teams have shown declining goals scored trends, with Alta's goals scored trend marked as 'Declining' and Portland's also 'Declining'. The market odds for Under 2.5 Goals are 1.95, implying a probability of roughly 51.3%. However, the goal expectancy model (2.18) suggests a much higher probability of Under 2.5 Goals occurring, estimated around 63% using Poisson distribution logic. This discrepancy creates a positive expected value (EV) for the Under market, meeting the tipster's edge policy of seeking EV ≥ +3%. Key Points: - Goal Expectancy: Home 0.98, Away 1.20 (Total 2.18) - Alta Home Goals: 0.80 per game - Portland Away Goals: 1.00 per game - Recent Trends: Both teams showing declining goals scored - H2H Last Meeting: 2-2 draw (Oct 25) - Market Odds: Under 2.5 @ 1.95 In conclusion, the data strongly points to a low-scoring match. We recommend Under 2.5 Goals.
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