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

Brooklyn host Portland Hearts of Pine at Maimonides Park on 7 June 2026 in a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash in Group 5. With only two group games played so far for each side, the standings are tightly packed and every point is critical in the race to progress.

Brooklyn sit 3rd in the group on 3 points after two matches, with a goal difference of +1. Their campaign has been defined by extremes: a heavy home defeat offset by an impressive away win. Portland Hearts of Pine arrive in 2nd place with 4 points and a neutral goal difference, having combined a win and a loss while scoring and conceding freely.

The numbers suggest a finely balanced tie between two sides still defining their identity in this USL League One Cup group. Brooklyn’s strong defensive metrics away from home contrast with Portland’s more expansive, high-scoring profile. With the group table so tight, this fixture could go a long way to determining who controls their own destiny heading into the latter group games.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Stats

• Brooklyn have taken 3 points from 2 group matches (1 win, 1 loss), scoring 3 and conceding 2.
• There are no previous head-to-head meetings recorded between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine.
• 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

In Group 5, Brooklyn’s 3 points from 2 matches leave them just behind Portland Hearts of Pine, who have 4 points from the same number of fixtures. Brooklyn’s record of 1 win and 1 loss with a +1 goal difference reflects a side capable of both dominance and vulnerability, depending on venue. They have yet to take a point at home, losing their only match at Maimonides Park 0-2, but have been excellent on the road with a 3-0 away win.

Portland Hearts of Pine also show a split personality home and away. At home they have 1 win from 1 match, scoring 2 and conceding 1. Away from home, they have lost their only outing 3-2. Overall, they have scored 8 and conceded 8 across 2 games in the group, suggesting an open style and defensive fragility. Brooklyn, by contrast, have a more controlled profile with 3 scored and 2 conceded, and one clean sheet already in the competition.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Matchups

Attacking Efficiency: Brooklyn front line vs Portland Hearts of Pine defence

Brooklyn’s attack has been clinical when it clicks, averaging 1.5 goals per match and hitting 3 goals in their single away game. All of their goals so far have come on the road, underlining their capacity to exploit space when opponents push forward. They have failed to score in their only home match, but their overall attacking metrics still compare well with the group.

They face a Portland Hearts of Pine defence that has conceded 8 goals in just 2 matches, an average of 4.0 per game across home and away. Portland’s goals against split of 1 at home and 3 away underlines that they are significantly more vulnerable on their travels. If Brooklyn can reproduce the cutting edge shown in their 3-0 away win, they should find chances against a back line that has yet to keep a clean sheet.

Goalkeepers and Defensive Units: Brooklyn’s solidity vs Portland Hearts of Pine’s openness

Brooklyn’s defensive structure has been one of their strengths. They have conceded only 2 goals in 2 matches, with an average of 1.0 against per game and one clean sheet. Notably, all 2 goals conceded came at home, while they shut out their opponents entirely in their 3-0 away victory. Their defensive metrics suggest a unit that can limit clear chances and protect leads once in front.

Portland Hearts of Pine, by contrast, have yet to record a clean sheet and concede an average of 2.0 goals per match in this competition. They have allowed 1 goal at home and 3 away, and their defensive profile indicates susceptibility particularly in key periods of the match. This contrast in defensive reliability could be decisive, especially if the game becomes tight in the second half.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

There are no recorded previous competitive meetings between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in this competition or other listed tournaments. This will be the first documented encounter between the two clubs in the available data.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction

Analysis points to a very balanced contest. Comparison metrics give Brooklyn a slight overall edge, with a stronger defensive rating and one clean sheet already in the group. Brooklyn’s ability to keep things tight, conceding just 2 goals in 2 matches, contrasts with Portland Hearts of Pine’s more chaotic 8-8 goals record.

The prediction model leans marginally towards Brooklyn with a “Win or draw” angle and identical 35% probabilities for a home win and a draw, versus 30% for an away victory. With both sides posting identical recent form percentages and Portland showing more attacking output but less defensive control, a low-scoring, cagey match feels likely. The goals projections suggest a game that should stay under the main goal lines, reinforcing the idea of a narrow margin either way.

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

No confirmed lineup data is available for Brooklyn. Key selection decisions are likely to focus on retaining the defensive core that has conceded only 2 goals in 2 matches and produced 1 clean sheet, while finding a balance in attack to translate their strong away finishing into a more consistent home threat.

Given their clean sheet and 3-0 win away from home, Brooklyn may favour a compact, counter-attacking shape, keeping numbers behind the ball and looking to exploit Portland Hearts of Pine’s defensive vulnerabilities, especially in transitions and late-game situations where Portland have previously conceded.

Portland Hearts of Pine Possible Starting Lineup

GK: H. Morse; Defenders: A. Armour, J. Drack, B. Evans, K. Green; Midfielders: Diogo Barbosa, K. Hersi, M. Wada; Forwards: A. Camara, J. Kamara, E. Terzaghi

Portland Hearts of Pine have a deep squad, particularly in defence and attack, with multiple options at centre-back and across the front line. With no clean sheets so far and 8 goals conceded, the coaching staff may look to tighten the defensive unit built around players such as A. Armour and B. Evans, while still leaning on an attack that averages 2.0 goals per match. Expect an aggressive approach going forward, but they may need to be more disciplined positionally to avoid being exposed by Brooklyn’s counters.

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. Rationale: probabilities are split at 35% for a Brooklyn win, 35% for a draw and 30% for a Portland Hearts of Pine victory, with Brooklyn also holding the stronger defensive record and one clean sheet. This aligns with the advised “Brooklyn or draw” angle.
• Goals Tip: Under 2.5 goals. Rationale: Brooklyn’s matches average 2.5 goals (3 scored, 2 conceded in 2 games), but their defensive solidity and the goals projections both point towards a contest likely to stay under the main goal lines, especially with Brooklyn conceding just once per match on average.
• Value Tip: Both teams to score – Yes. Rationale: Portland Hearts of Pine have scored in both of their group matches (4 goals total) and concede heavily, while Brooklyn have shown they can score in bursts, particularly in their 3-0 away win. The combination of Portland’s attacking output and defensive frailty offers value in a market expecting both sides to find the net.

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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