LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Apr 2025

We Can’t Resist Betting Galaxy to Win

We’ll back LA Galaxy with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Portland. At betting odds of -100 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

Last H2H Saw Game End 1-1

LA Galaxy were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Q2 Stadium, Austin FC claimed a 1-0 win. The Los Angeles side had 49% possession and recorded four shots on target.

Portland Timbers played Los Angeles FC at home in their previous game. It was a 3-3 draw at Providence Park. Phil Neville's men were restricted to just 39% possession and had three shots on goal, while Felipe Mora found the net twice and Santiago Moreno scored one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 draw when Portland and Galaxy last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at Providence Park. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H games involve four Galaxy wins. There have also been four draws and two Portland victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Portland Timbers	21	9	6	6	31	30	1	31:30	33
29	LA Galaxy	22	3	6	13	24	43	-19	24:43	15

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. Galaxy have had 51.6% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Christian Ramirez has found the net 3 times, with Diego Fagundez, Carlos Garces, Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scoring 1 each. The leading assistors are Miki Yamane and Miguel Berry with 2.

Portland have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.6 goals from 8.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. The Oregon team average 47.7% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 6.5 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 10.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

Felipe Mora and Antony have scored 4, followed by Kevin Kelsy with 3. Antony, David Da Costa and Santiago Moreno have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John McCarthy (GK), Miki Yamane, Carlos Garces, Mathias Joergensen, John Nelson, Isaiah Parente, Edwin Cerrillo, Gabriel Pec, Diego Fagundez, Joseph Paintsil, Christian Ramirez.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Joao Ortiz, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, David Da Costa, Antony, Kevin Kelsy.

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

LA Galaxy can’t be ignored when they play this MLS clash, especially as odds of -100 are available for this prediction. Head to the betting sites to back this value selection.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• Galaxy have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• Galaxy have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Galaxy to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 50% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back Galaxy along with a certain number of goals being scored.

Our Match Prediction

Galaxy To Win @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Galaxy 2 - 1 Portland

We’re predicting LA Galaxy to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joseph Paintsil to Score +195

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy) has registered four goals in his past eight MLS matches on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +195 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Joseph Paintsil Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+480

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -125

The past ten Portland matches have averaged 11.20 corners, while the previous two LA Galaxy games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered. There are odds of -125 available when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we think the teams will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galaxy

Total

9.90 4.30 5.60

Home

9.60 4.30 5.30

Away

9.70 3.90 5.80

Portland

Total

11.20 4.70 6.50

Home

12.70 5.60 7.10

Away

9.50 4.70 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-110

Galaxy Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+575

2

+148

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LA Galaxy 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.

Bookies Have Galaxy as Favourites

LA Galaxy are the -100 favourites and that means a 50% chance of winning this MLS match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Portland Timbers are the +250 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all MLS matches and you can back LA Galaxy at -200 and Portland Timbers at +150.

Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+270

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+150

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-350

12

-350

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-100

2 Hcp +0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-225

No

+162.5

Jonathan Rodríguez is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Jonathan Rodríguez is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +480 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +165.

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+180

Anytime

+510

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+195

Anytime

+510

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+230

Anytime

+540

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

John Nelson (Galaxy)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Maya Yoshida (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Galaxy vs Portland team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest MLS squads.

LA Galaxy Team Page Portland Timbers Team Page