Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine face off at Maimonides Park on 7 June 2026 in a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash. With only two group games played so far, both sides are still shaping their identity in Group 5, and this fixture has the feel of an early qualification decider rather than a routine group match.

Brooklyn come into this at home sitting 3rd in Group 5 with 3 points from 2 matches. Their campaign has been a story of extremes: one convincing away win and one clear home defeat. Portland Hearts of Pine, meanwhile, are 2nd with 4 points from their opening two games, combining strong attacking output with a leaky back line. With just a one-point gap between them, the stakes are clear – a Brooklyn victory would flip the group dynamic, while an away win would give Portland a commanding cushion.

The numbers suggest a tight encounter between two sides whose overall form is similar, but whose profiles differ sharply: Brooklyn are more balanced, Portland more chaotic and high-scoring. That contrast should shape the tactical battle at Maimonides Park.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Stats

• Brooklyn have 3 points from 2 group matches, scoring 3 and conceding 2, with a league form line of “LW”.
• No previous head-to-head meetings are recorded between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in this competition.
• Brooklyn average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Portland Hearts of Pine average 2.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 3 vs 2
• Points: 3 vs 4
• Goals For: 3 vs 8
• Goals Against: 2 vs 8
• Clean Sheets: Brooklyn 1; Portland Hearts of Pine 0

In Group 5, Brooklyn’s 3 points from 2 matches (1 win, 1 loss) leave them just behind Portland Hearts of Pine, who have collected 4 points. Brooklyn have a positive goal difference of +1, built on 3 goals scored and only 2 conceded. Portland, despite sitting above them, have a goal difference of 0, with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded, underlining how open their matches have been.

Home and away splits add another layer. Brooklyn’s sole home outing ended in defeat, 0-2, while they won 3-0 away. Portland Hearts of Pine have been stronger at home (a 2-1 win) than on their travels, where they lost 3-2. Brooklyn also have the only clean sheet between the two teams, suggesting a slightly sturdier defensive platform. Portland’s attacking numbers are impressive – 4 goals in 2 league games, averaging 2.0 per match – but their defensive record (4 conceded, 2.0 per game) keeps opponents interested.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Matchups

Attacking Balance vs High-Risk Attack

With no individual top scorers or assist leaders listed, this matchup is best framed collectively. Brooklyn have scored 3 goals in 2 matches, all coming in a single 3-0 away win. Their goals have been concentrated in the 31-45 minute window, where they have scored 3 times, and they have already recorded 1 clean sheet. That points to a side that can strike in bursts while remaining compact at the back, especially away from home.

Portland Hearts of Pine, by contrast, have scored 4 goals in 2 group fixtures, averaging 2.0 per game, with a spread of goals in the 0-15, 16-30 and 76-90 minute ranges. However, they have yet to keep a clean sheet and concede an average of 2.0 goals per game. The contrast is clear: Brooklyn’s slightly more conservative, defensively-sound profile against a Portland side whose attacking threat is offset by defensive vulnerability.

Discipline and Game Management

Discipline could also influence the flow. Brooklyn’s yellow cards are evenly distributed from the 31st minute onward, with one booking in each of the 31-45, 46-60, 61-75 and 76-90 minute ranges. That suggests they tend to pick up cautions as matches become more stretched. Portland Hearts of Pine, meanwhile, cluster their yellows heavily between 61-75 minutes, with 4 bookings in that window, plus one each in the 16-30 and 46-60 minute ranges. For bettors and analysts, that pattern hints at a higher risk of late-game disruption for Portland just as legs tire and defensive structure can waver.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

There are no recorded recent head-to-head meetings between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in this competition, so this Group Stage clash effectively opens a new chapter between the clubs.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction

With no direct H2H history to lean on, the prediction rests on current group form and underlying metrics. Both teams show identical recent form percentages in the predictive comparison, with 50% form each. Brooklyn, however, are rated slightly higher overall in the comparison totals (53.3% vs 46.7%) and have a defensive edge: 2 goals conceded in 2 matches and 1 clean sheet, compared to Portland’s 4 conceded and no clean sheets.

Portland Hearts of Pine bring more consistent attacking output, scoring in both of their matches and averaging 2.0 goals per game. Yet their away record in the group is a 3-2 defeat, and they concede heavily on their travels. Brooklyn’s 3-0 away win shows they can exploit open games, and the double-chance advice leans towards the hosts avoiding defeat. Expect Brooklyn to prioritize structure, aiming to blunt Portland’s early and late surges in front of goal. The most likely scenario is a tight contest where Brooklyn’s defensive solidity and home advantage edge them towards a narrow win or, at worst, a draw.

Predicted Score: Brooklyn 1-1 Portland Hearts of Pine

Brooklyn League Form

LW

Portland Hearts of Pine League Form

WL

Brooklyn Possible Starting Lineup

No confirmed lineup data is available for Brooklyn. Key selection trends suggest a balance between the defence that has already produced one clean sheet and the attack that delivered a 3-0 away win, but individual names and positions are not specified.

Given their record – one 0-2 home loss and one 3-0 away victory – Brooklyn are likely to favour a compact shape at Maimonides Park, looking to reproduce their away solidity on home turf. The emphasis should be on maintaining the defensive structure that has limited opponents to 2 goals in 2 matches, while trying to rediscover the attacking efficiency seen in their 3-goal performance on the road.

Portland Hearts of Pine Possible Starting Lineup

GK: H. Morse; Defenders: A. Armour, J. Drack, B. Evans, K. Green; Midfielders: Diogo Barbosa, M. Wada, M. Poon-Angeron; Forwards: A. Camara, E. Terzaghi, O. Wright.

Portland Hearts of Pine have a deeper published squad, with multiple options in every line. In goal, H. Morse is one of three keepers available. Defensively, players such as A. Armour, J. Drack, B. Evans and K. Green provide several combinations across the back line. In midfield, experienced figures like Diogo Barbosa and M. Wada can offer control and creativity, while in attack the likes of A. Camara, E. Terzaghi and O. Wright give Portland the firepower that has produced 4 goals in 2 group matches. The tactical challenge will be tightening up defensively without blunting that attacking threat.

Brooklyn Team News

No significant absences reported.

Portland Hearts of Pine Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn:

• None reported.

Portland Hearts of Pine:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine

Exactly-priced odds are not available for this fixture, so the following tips are based on statistical tendencies and win/draw probabilities rather than specific prices.

• Result Tip: Back Brooklyn or Draw (Double Chance). The prediction model gives Brooklyn and the draw 35% each, with Portland at 30%, and explicitly advises “Double chance: Brooklyn or draw”. Brooklyn’s stronger defensive numbers and home advantage support this angle.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 Goals. Brooklyn’s matches have produced 3 and 2 total goals respectively, and their defensive record (2 conceded in 2 games, plus 1 clean sheet) contrasts with Portland’s more open style. With Brooklyn leaning slightly towards control and Portland’s last two games both staying under 4.5, a conservative under-3.5 line looks reasonable.
• Value Tip: Both Teams to Score – Yes. Portland Hearts of Pine have scored in both of their group fixtures and average 2.0 goals per game, while conceding 2.0. Brooklyn have already shown they can score three in a single match. The combination of Portland’s attacking output and defensive frailty makes a BTTS angle an attractive value play, even without explicit odds.

How to Watch Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
• UK: Premier Sports
• Australia: beIN Sports
• India: FanCode
• MENA: beIN Sports
• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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