Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC prediction, odds, MLS Cup Wildcard Round picks [10/24/2026]

Portland will take on Charlotte in the MLS Cup Wildcard Round at Providence Park on Saturday, starting at 10:30 PM ET.

Dimers' advanced MLS model projects Portland as the most likely winner in this Portland vs. Charlotte prediction.

This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.

Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC prediction and odds

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Saturday's MLS game between Portland and Charlotte, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model indicates a 46.6% chance of Portland winning, a 31.4% chance for Charlotte, and a 21.9% chance of a draw. Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 68.0% chance of going over., according to our model.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Charlotte +233, Portland +108
• Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-257/+245)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet for MLS Cup Wildcard Round

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Charlotte @ +233 via Novig
• Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ +245 via Polymarket

According to our best MLS bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 2.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Correct score projections

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

• Portland 1-1 Charlotte (9.1% probability)
• Portland 2-1 Charlotte (8.8%)
• Portland 1-2 Charlotte (7.1%)

These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, meaning the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's MLS matchup between Portland and Charlotte in MLS at Providence Park is scheduled to start at 10:30 PM ET.

• Who: Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC
• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT
• Venue: Providence Park

Conclusion

According to our computer model, Portland has a 46.6% win probability on Saturday, Charlotte has a 31.4% win probability, and there is a 21.9% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLS prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.