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

Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine meet at Maimonides Park on 7 June 2026 in a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash in Group 5. With only two games played so far, the group remains finely poised and this fixture could go a long way to deciding who progresses from the section.

Brooklyn come into the game third in the group with 3 points from 2 matches, having produced a mixed start that reads one win and one defeat. Portland Hearts of Pine sit just ahead of them in second place on 4 points from their opening two fixtures, giving this encounter clear implications for the upper half of the group standings.

With both sides showing attacking intent early in the competition and Brooklyn looking to make home advantage at Maimonides Park count, this has the profile of a tight, competitive USL League One Cup tie where small margins and defensive concentration could be decisive.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Stats

• Brooklyn have taken 3 points from their first 2 USL League One Cup group matches, scoring 3 and conceding 2.
• There are no previous head-to-head meetings recorded between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in this competition.
• Brooklyn average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match so far, while Portland Hearts of Pine average 2.0 goals 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 sit third with 3 points from 2 matches, having scored 3 goals and conceded 2. Their overall goal difference of +1 reflects a solid if unspectacular start, but their home record is a concern: they have lost their only home game so far, 0-2, and all three of their goals have come away from Maimonides Park.

Portland Hearts of Pine, meanwhile, occupy second place with 4 points and a goal difference of 0, thanks to 8 goals scored and 8 conceded across their opening two fixtures. They have already shown they can win at home with a 2-1 success, but their lone away outing ended in a 3-2 defeat. Both sides have been involved in open contests, but Brooklyn’s single clean sheet and Portland’s lack of any shutouts underline the defensive vulnerabilities that could shape this match.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Matchups

Attacking Output: Brooklyn’s Front Line vs Portland Hearts of Pine’s Defence

Brooklyn’s attack has been efficient rather than explosive, with 3 goals in 2 games at an average of 1.5 per match. All three have come away from home, highlighting a curious split between their home and away performances. They have also failed to score in their only home fixture, which finished 0-2. Up against them is a Portland Hearts of Pine back line that has yet to keep a clean sheet in the group, conceding 4 goals in 2 matches at an average of 2.0 per game. The numbers suggest that if Brooklyn can reproduce their away attacking sharpness at Maimonides Park, they will find opportunities against a defence that has been consistently breached.

Goal Threat: Portland Hearts of Pine Attack vs Brooklyn Defence

Portland Hearts of Pine have been one of the more free-scoring sides in the early group phase, with 4 goals in 2 matches and an average of 2.0 per game. They have scored 2 goals in both their home and away outings, showing a balanced attacking profile. Brooklyn’s defence has been relatively sturdy, conceding just 2 goals in 2 games at an average of 1.0 per match, and they have already registered one clean sheet. Brooklyn have been particularly strong defensively away from home, conceding none on their travels, but did let in 2 at home. This matchup between Portland’s consistent scoring and Brooklyn’s generally solid back line is likely to be central to the outcome.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

There are no recorded previous head-to-head meetings between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in the available competition data, so this Group 5 clash at Maimonides Park effectively serves as a fresh tactical and stylistic matchup between the two clubs.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction

Evidence from the early group fixtures points to a finely balanced contest. Brooklyn’s league form string stands at “LW”, with a 0-2 home defeat followed by an impressive 0-3 away win. That suggests they have already shown the capacity to respond strongly to setbacks, underpinned by a clean sheet on the road and a goal difference of +1 after two rounds.

Portland Hearts of Pine also carry a “WL” form line, reflecting one win and one loss, with both matches featuring goals at both ends. Their attacking numbers are slightly stronger, averaging 2.0 goals per game compared to Brooklyn’s 1.5, but they also concede at twice Brooklyn’s rate (2.0 vs 1.0 per match). The comparative metrics give Brooklyn a narrow overall edge, backed by a 35% home win probability and 35% chance of a draw, against 30% for an away win, with advice leaning towards Brooklyn or draw on a double-chance basis.

Predicted Score: Brooklyn 1-1 Portland Hearts of Pine

Brooklyn League Form

LW

Portland Hearts of Pine League Form

WL

Brooklyn Possible Starting Lineup

GK; Defenders; Midfielders; Forwards.

Specific individual names are not available, but Brooklyn’s statistical profile suggests a balanced setup. At home they may look to tighten up after conceding 2 goals in their only match at Maimonides Park, while still trying to carry over the attacking confidence from their 0-3 away win. With 1 clean sheet already and only 2 goals conceded in 2 games, a compact defensive shape with quick transitions forward appears likely.

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. Poon-Angeron, M. Wada; Forwards A. Camara, E. Terzaghi.

Portland Hearts of Pine have a deep attacking and midfield roster, including forwards such as A. Camara and E. Terzaghi and creative midfield options like Diogo Barbosa and K. Hersi. With 4 goals in 2 matches and no clean sheets, they are likely to line up in an attack-minded shape that looks to outscore opponents rather than sit deep. Defensive organisation will be a key focus after conceding 3 goals in their only away match so far.

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. With Brooklyn given a combined 70% chance of avoiding defeat (35% home win, 35% draw) against 30% for a Portland victory, and Brooklyn boasting the better defensive record, backing the hosts on the double-chance market aligns with the probabilities and their +1 goal difference.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 total goals. Brooklyn matches have averaged 2.5 goals (3 scored, 2 conceded in 2 games), while Portland Hearts of Pine games sit at 4.0 goals on average (4 scored, 4 conceded). However, Brooklyn’s strong defensive numbers and one clean sheet, combined with a balanced prediction leaning towards a tight contest, support a cautious under-goals angle around the 3.5 line.
• Value Tip: Both teams to score. Portland Hearts of Pine have scored in both of their fixtures so far, home and away, and average 2.0 goals per match. Brooklyn have found the net in half of their games but showed clear attacking potential in their 0-3 away win. With Portland yet to keep a clean sheet and both attacks carrying threat, the both-teams-to-score market offers potential value in what profiles as a 1-1 type encounter.

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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