San Diego vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: San Diego vs Portland Timbers

San Diego host Portland Timbers in this MLS match at Snapdragon Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Timbers to Make it a Close Encounter

We’re confident with our pick of Portland +1 on the Asian Handicap and you can land odds of 1.88 that they draw or defeat San Diego. Money is returned if the underdogs are beaten by one goal.

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SDFC Looking to Build on Previous Win

San Diego FC won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. Away from home against San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park, they made it three victories on the spin. Mikey Varas' team enjoyed 55% possession and had four shots on target, while Marcus Ingvartsen and Anders Dreyer scored one goal each.

Portland Timbers have lost in back-to-back MLS outings. In a recent home game at Providence Park, they were turned over 3-2 by FC Cincinnati. The Oregon outfit had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 55% possession and six shots on goal, while Kevin Kelsy netted twice.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	San Diego	30	17	5	8	55	37	18	55:37	56
15	Portland Timbers	29	11	9	9	38	39	-1	38:39	42

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SDFC have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts. They have averaged 60.1% possession and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Anders Dreyer and Milan Iloski lead the way with 7 goals, while Hirving Lozano has scored 3. Anders Dreyer is the top assists maker with 8.

Portland have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 8.5 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Phil Neville's side average 54.3% possession, 6.0 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Kevin Kelsy and David Da Costa with 2, while Cristhian Paredes has 1. Look no further than Santiago Moreno for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos (GK), Luca Bombino, Manu Duah, Christopher McVey, Franco Negri, Onni Valakari, Jeppe Tverskov, Luca de la Torre, Anders Dreyer, Corey Baird, Hirving Lozano.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Jimer Fory, Matias Rojas, David Ayala, Felipe Carballo, Kristoffer Velde, Kevin Kelsy, David Da Costa.

San Diego vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top San Diego vs Portland Timbers betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Portland +1 could be the bet to place for this MLS clash. We can wager them at 1.88 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key MLS stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key San Diego vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Portland in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Portland in 9 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in 10 of their last 14 games at home.

Timbers +1 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Diego 1 - 1 Portland

There are attractive odds of 8.00 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

San Diego Under 5.5 Corners

The past 10 San Diego matches have involved them having an average of 3.90 corners, with Portland conceding under 5.5 corners in their last six games. There’s a chance to go under the San Diego Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.83 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

San Diego

Total

8.00 3.90 4.10

Home

8.40 5.80 2.60

Away

8.20 3.10 5.10

Portland

Total

10.70 6.00 4.70

Home

10.50 6.00 4.50

Away

8.60 4.40 4.20

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San Diego vs Portland Timbers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest San Diego Win

Some will want to go ahead and back San Diego at 1.61 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 62% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Portland Timbers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 4.50.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back San Diego at 2.14, go for Portland at 4.35 or take the draw at 2.55.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at 1.56 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Anders Dreyer Top of First Goalscorer List

You will find Anders Dreyer at 4.60 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get 2.12 that he finds the net at anytime.

San Diego Have Five Wins From Previous Ten Home Games

San Diego have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Portland have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
San Diego Home Stats		5-2-3	2.70	1.70	1.00	4	6	4	6
Portland Timbers Away Stats		3-2-5	2.70	1.10	1.60	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

San Diego vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

The SDFC vs Portland team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and injury news right here.

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