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

Brooklyn host Portland Hearts of Pine at Maimonides Park in a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash on 7 June 2026. With Group 5 tightly poised, this fixture has the feel of an early qualification decider rather than a routine group game.

Brooklyn sit 3rd in Group 5 with 3 points from 2 matches, having scored 3 goals and conceded 2. Portland Hearts of Pine are 2nd with 4 points from their 2 outings, boasting 8 goals scored and 8 conceded. With only a single point separating the sides and both already showing attacking intent, this Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine prediction centres on whether the hosts can turn home advantage into a result against one of the group’s more expansive teams.

Stats suggest a contrast in profiles: Brooklyn have been relatively tight at the back but inconsistent at home, while Portland Hearts of Pine have been involved in high-scoring contests in both their home and away fixtures. With no prior head-to-head record between the clubs, bettors and fans alike will be leaning heavily on early group form and underlying numbers to shape expectations.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Stats

• Brooklyn are 3rd in Group 5 with 3 points from 2 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 2.
• Portland Hearts of Pine are 2nd in Group 5 with 4 points from 2 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 8.
• Brooklyn average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match in this competition, 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

Brooklyn’s group campaign has been defined by extremes: a 0-2 home defeat offset by a 3-0 away win. That leaves them with a positive goal difference of +1 and a record of 1 win and 1 loss from 2 matches. The standings underline that they have yet to take a point at Maimonides Park, with 0 goals scored and 2 conceded at home, but they have been impressive on the road.

Portland Hearts of Pine, ranked 2nd, have also split their results with 1 win and 1 loss, but their matches have been far more open. They have scored 2 goals at home and 2 away, conceding 1 and 3 respectively, for a goal difference of 0. Their ability to find the net in both venues contrasts with a defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet. With only one point separating the teams, a Brooklyn win would likely flip the group dynamics, while a Portland Hearts of Pine victory could give them a strong platform to progress.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Matchups

Brooklyn attack vs Portland Hearts of Pine defence

Brooklyn’s attacking numbers are modest but efficient. They have scored 3 goals in 2 matches, all coming away from home at an average of 3.0 goals per away game and 1.5 overall. Notably, all of their goals so far have been scored in the 31-45 minute window, highlighting a strong spell just before half-time.

They face a Portland Hearts of Pine back line that has conceded 4 goals in 2 matches, with an average of 2.0 per game. The concession pattern is spread across the 16-30, 46-60 and 61-75 minute ranges, suggesting vulnerability around both halves of the match. With Portland Hearts of Pine yet to record a clean sheet and Brooklyn already showing they can exploit specific time windows, the home side’s mid-half surges could be decisive.

Portland Hearts of Pine forwards vs Brooklyn back line

Portland Hearts of Pine have been one of the group’s more potent attacking outfits, scoring 4 goals in 2 matches at an average of 2.0 per game. They start quickly, with 2 goals in the 0-15 minute range and another in the 16-30 window, and they maintain a threat late on with a goal between 76-90 minutes.

Brooklyn’s defence, by contrast, has been relatively solid, conceding just 2 goals in 2 matches (1.0 per game) and keeping a clean sheet away from home. Their concessions have come late, with 1 goal allowed between 61-75 minutes and another between 76-90. The tactical battle is clear: Portland Hearts of Pine will look to strike early and again in the final half-hour, while Brooklyn must manage those critical phases if they are to turn their defensive stability into points.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

There are no previous competitive meetings recorded between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine, so this Group Stage tie will be a first-time encounter between the clubs.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction

Analysis points to a finely balanced contest. The prediction metrics give Brooklyn a slight edge, with a 35% chance of a home win and 35% for the draw, compared to 30% for an away victory. That aligns with a “win or draw” leaning towards the hosts, particularly given their superior defensive record and the fact they have already kept one clean sheet in two matches.

Brooklyn’s challenge is to translate their strong away showing into a first positive result at Maimonides Park, while Portland Hearts of Pine will rely on their more fluid attack, which has produced 2 goals per game so far. With both sides averaging at least 1.5 goals for and conceding around 1–2 per match, a tight, moderately scoring game looks more likely than a goal-fest, especially with Brooklyn’s defence outperforming Portland Hearts of Pine’s.

Predicted Score: Brooklyn 1-1 Portland Hearts of Pine

Brooklyn League Form

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Portland Hearts of Pine League Form

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Brooklyn Possible Starting Lineup

GK; Defenders; Midfielders; Forwards.

No confirmed lineup data is available for Brooklyn, but their early group campaign suggests a balanced approach built on a compact defence that has conceded just 2 goals in 2 matches and already produced 1 clean sheet. They have also shown the capacity to respond after setbacks, bouncing back from a 0-2 home defeat with a 3-0 away win. Expect a shape that prioritises defensive organisation while looking to exploit the period before half-time, where all their goals so far have been scored.

Portland Hearts of Pine Possible Starting Lineup

H. Morse; A. Armour, J. Drack, B. Evans, K. Green; Diogo Barbosa, M. Lopez, M. Poon-Angeron, M. Wada; E. Terzaghi, O. Wright.

Portland Hearts of Pine have a deeper published squad, with multiple options in every line. In goal, H. Morse is a leading candidate, while defenders such as A. Armour, J. Drack, B. Evans and K. Green offer flexibility across the back line. In midfield, experienced figures like Diogo Barbosa and M. Lopez can anchor possession, with M. Poon-Angeron and M. Wada adding energy and creativity. Up front, attackers including E. Terzaghi and O. Wright headline a forward unit that has delivered 4 goals in 2 matches. Tactically, they are likely to set up to maximise early pressure, consistent with their strong scoring record in the opening 15 minutes.

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 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Double chance: Brooklyn or draw. The prediction metrics lean 35% home, 35% draw and 30% away, with explicit advice favouring Brooklyn not to lose. Brooklyn’s stronger defensive record (2 conceded in 2) versus Portland Hearts of Pine’s more porous back line makes the home side and draw combination a sensible safety play. (No odds data available.)
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 total goals. Brooklyn’s matches have averaged 2.5 goals (3 for, 2 against across 2 games), while Portland Hearts of Pine average 4.0 (4 for, 4 against). However, Brooklyn’s defensive solidity and the prediction guidance towards relatively low goal ranges (“win or draw” emphasis and conservative averages) suggest a competitive but not explosive scoreline. (No odds data available.)
• Value Tip: Both teams to score – Yes. Brooklyn have failed to score in only one of their two fixtures and have already produced a 3-0 win, while Portland Hearts of Pine have scored in both of their matches and have yet to keep a clean sheet. With Portland Hearts of Pine averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game, the profile suits a BTTS angle. (No odds data available.)

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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