Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers

Minnesota United host Portland Timbers in this MLS encounter at Allianz Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

United Stand Out as a Great Bet

We’re going for a straight pick on Minnesota when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Portland, with odds of -164 currently available.

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Last H2H Encounter Ended in a 1-1 Draw

Minnesota United have triumphed in back-to-back MLS games. The latest of these was on the road where Real Salt Lake were beaten 3-1 at America First Field. Eric Ramsay's men had just 32% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Brayan Vera (own goal), Robin Lod and Joaquin Pereyra got among the goals.

Portland Timbers played out a 0-0 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Snapdragon Stadium, with San Diego FC the opponents. The Oregon club didn’t see much of the ball with just 36% possession and three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When the teams last met, we saw Portland draw 1-1 at home to Minnesota at Providence Park. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five Minnesota wins, three Portland victories and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Minnesota Utd	28	14	8	6	47	31	16	47:31	50
16	Portland Timbers	27	10	8	9	35	37	-2	35:37	38

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Minnesota have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. United have averaged 41.7% possession and 5.9 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.9 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Top scorers Kelvin Yeboah and Anthony Markanich have found the net 4 times, with Robin Lod getting 2. Julian Gressel and Tani Oluwaseyi are the top assists makers with 3.

Portland have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.7% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Kevin Kelsy and David Da Costa have top scored with 2, while Cristhian Paredes is next on 1. Santiago Moreno has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Minnesota United predicted lineup (5-4-1): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Nicolás Romero, Anthony Markanich, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Joseph Rosales, Joaquín Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah.

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Jimer Fory, Felipe Carballo, David Costa, David Ayala, Matías Rojas, Kevin Kelsy, Kristoffer Velde.

Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Minnesota can get the upper hand in this MLS game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of -164 look too good to resist.

The first port of call is to check out the MLS injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• Minnesota have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Minnesota have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Minnesota have won 2 consecutive games.
• Portland have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

United to Win Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 62.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Minnesota To Win @ -164 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Minnesota 2 - 0 Portland

Minnesota are available to back at +750 to secure a 2-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Kelvin Yeboah Over 1.5 Shots On Target -118

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota) can be backed at -118 to cover the shots on goal total. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Kelvin Yeboah Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+350

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-152

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Joaquín Pereyra to Score +480

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota) has racked up two goals in his past four MLS games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +480 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Joaquín Pereyra Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -116

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Minnesota home games, with the last ten Portland matches averaging 10.60 corners. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Total Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -116 that the teams go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Minnesota

Total

11.80 5.90 5.90

Home

10.60 5.50 5.10

Away

9.80 3.80 6.00

Portland

Total

10.60 5.70 4.90

Home

10.50 6.00 4.50

Away

8.60 4.20 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-112

Minnesota Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-128

Portland Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+700

2

+200

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Minnesota United 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.

United Made Favourites by the Bookies

With a 62% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Minnesota United are favourites to come out on top in this MLS clash and they’re available at -164 with the bookmakers. Portland Timbers are the outsiders at +350 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Minnesota -0.75 at -127 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Portland by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-164

X

+350

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+155

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-500

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+120

Kelvin Yeboah Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Kelvin Yeboah is priced at +350 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +110 to find the net anytime.

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+110

Anytime

+350

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota)

First

+135

Anytime

+370

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

David Costa (Portland)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Morris Duggan (Minnesota)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

DJ Taylor (Minnesota)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Harvey (Minnesota)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+108

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-120

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-152

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-139

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-179

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-294

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-357

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Carlos Harvey (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Morris Duggan (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-476

DJ Taylor (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Minnesota Undefeated in Previous Five H2H Allianz Field Clashes

Minnesota have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Portland have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Minnesota enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Portland at Allianz Field. Minnesota have secured four wins from the previous 5 H2H games at Allianz Field, with the other result being a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Minnesota United Home Stats		5-1-4	3.40	2.00	1.40	7	3	7	3
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

Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

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