Minnesota United FC
Football USA - MLS Allianz Field Sat 30 Aug 20:30
Portland Timbers
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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. 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
7 Minnesota Utd logo Minnesota Utd 33 16 10 7 55 37 18 55:37 58
16 Portland Timbers logo Portland Timbers 33 11 11 11 41 44 -3 41:44 44
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Minnesota United – Last 10 League Games

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 Timbers – Last 10 League Games

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Minnesota United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Jefferson Diaz, Michael Boxall, Nicolas Romero, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Joseph Rosales, Joaquin Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Jimer Fory, Matias Rojas, David Ayala, Felipe Carballo, Antony, 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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kelvin Yeboah Over 1.5 Shots On Target -118 BetMGM logo

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.

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Joaquín Pereyra to Score +480 BetMGM logo

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.

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -116 BetMGM logo

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 Logo Minnesota
Total
11.80 5.90 5.90
Home
10.60 5.50 5.10
Away
9.80 3.80 6.00
Portland Logo Portland
Total
10.60 5.70 4.90
Home
10.50 6.00 4.50
Away
8.60 4.20 4.40
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Minnesota -164
Both Team To Score No +120
Shots On Target Kelvin Yeboah Over 1.5 -118

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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 60% 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 -147 with the bookmakers. Portland Timbers are the outsiders at +325 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Minnesota -0.75 at -112 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 -164.

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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.

Player Goals
Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)
First
+110
Anytime
+350
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Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota)
First
+135
Anytime
+370
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Felipe Mora (Portland)
First
+230
Anytime
+650
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Robin Lod (Minnesota)
First
+250
Anytime
+750
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Player Shots On Target
Felipe Mora (Portland)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
+105
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Robin Lod (Minnesota)
Over 0.5
-125
Under 0.5
-125
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Antony Alves Santos (Portland)
Over 0.5
-122
Under 0.5
-128
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Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)
Over 1.5
-110
Under 1.5
-164
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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 logo Minnesota United Home Stats 5-1-4 3.40 2.00 1.40 7 3 7 3
Portland Timbers logo 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
Team Stats
Minnesota United logo Minnesota United League Stats
Portland Timbers logo Portland Timbers League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Minnesota vs Portland team news before you bet. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed MLS lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Minnesota United Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Minnesota United Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

97 Dayne St. Clair
28 Jefferson Diaz 15 Michael Boxall 5 Nicolas Romero 21 Bongokuhle Hlongwane 13 Anthony Markanich
17 Robin Lod 20 Wil Trapp 8 Joseph Rosales
26 Joaquin Pereyra 9 Kelvin Yeboah
41 James Pantemis
29 Juan Mosquera 20 Finn Surman 13 Dario Zuparic 27 Jimer Fory
35 Matias Rojas 24 David Ayala 33 Felipe Carballo 11 Antony
19 Kevin Kelsy 99 Kristoffer Velde

Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Minnesota United Substitutes

  • 1Alec Smir
  • 23Morris Duggan
  • 24Julian Gressel
  • 27D.J. Taylor
  • 29Mamadou Dieng
  • 30Owen Gene
  • 33Kieran Chandler
  • 67Carlos Harvey

Portland Timbers Substitutes

  • 4Kamal Miller
  • 9Felipe Mora
  • 10David Da Costa
  • 15Eric Miller
  • 16Maxime Crepeau
  • 17Cristhian Paredes
  • 21Diego Chara
  • 22Omir Fernandez
  • 23Ian Smith

Previous Minnesota United Lineups

23 Aug MLS
Real Salt Lake 1-3 Minnesota Utd
16 Aug MLS
Minnesota Utd 1-0 Seattle Sounders
10 Aug MLS
Minnesota Utd 1-2 Colorado Rapids
26 Jul MLS
St. Louis 1-2 Minnesota Utd
19 Jul MLS
Portland Timbers 1-1 Minnesota Utd
16 Jul MLS
Minnesota Utd 0-1 Los Angeles FC

Previous Portland Timbers Lineups

23 Aug MLS
San Diego 0-0 Portland Timbers
16 Aug MLS
Portland Timbers 2-3 FC Cincinnati
09 Aug MLS
FC Dallas 2-0 Portland Timbers
25 Jul MLS
Los Angeles FC 0-1 Portland Timbers
19 Jul MLS
Portland Timbers 1-1 Minnesota Utd
16 Jul MLS
Portland Timbers 0-1 Real Salt Lake

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kelvin Yeboah Thigh
D.J. Taylor Thigh
Carlos Harvey Knee
Portland Timbers Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jonathan Rodriguez Hip
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2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 33 20 6 7 57:33 66
2 Vancouver 33 18 9 6 65:36 63
3 FC Cincinnati 33 19 5 9 49:40 62
4 Inter Miami 33 18 8 7 76:53 62
5 San Diego 33 18 6 9 60:41 60
6 Los Angeles FC 33 17 8 8 63:38 59
7 Minnesota Utd 33 16 10 7 55:37 58
8 Charlotte FC 33 18 2 13 53:46 56
9 NYCFC 33 17 5 11 49:42 56
10 Nashville SC 33 16 6 11 56:40 54
11 Orlando City 33 14 11 8 61:47 53
12 Chicago Fire 33 15 7 11 66:58 52
13 Seattle Sounders 33 14 10 9 56:47 52
14 Columbus Crew 33 13 12 8 52:50 51
15 Austin FC 33 13 8 12 36:43 47
16 Portland Timbers 33 11 11 11 41:44 44
17 NY Red Bulls 33 12 7 14 47:44 43
18 FC Dallas 33 10 11 12 50:54 41
19 Real Salt Lake 33 12 4 17 36:47 40
20 Colorado Rapids 33 11 7 15 42:54 40
21 SJ Earthquakes 33 10 8 15 58:62 38
22 Houston Dynamo 33 9 9 15 43:56 36
23 NE Revolution 33 9 8 16 42:49 35
24 St. Louis 33 8 7 18 42:56 31
25 Toronto FC 33 5 14 14 33:42 29
26 CF Montréal 33 6 10 17 34:57 28
27 Sporting KC 33 7 6 20 46:70 27
28 LA Galaxy 33 6 9 18 44:65 27
29 Atlanta United 33 5 12 16 37:62 27
30 D.C. United 33 5 10 18 29:65 25
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 17 12 4 1 36:15 40
2 Charlotte FC 16 12 1 3 31:16 37
3 Nashville SC 16 11 3 2 34:12 36
4 Inter Miami 17 11 3 3 44:26 36
5 Seattle Sounders 17 10 6 1 38:20 36
6 Los Angeles FC 17 11 2 4 31:13 35
7 Vancouver 16 10 4 2 41:18 34
8 NY Red Bulls 17 10 3 4 36:23 33
9 NYCFC 16 11 0 5 27:19 33
10 Columbus Crew 16 8 5 3 26:19 29
11 Orlando City 17 8 4 5 36:26 28
12 Minnesota Utd 17 8 4 5 29:20 28
13 Real Salt Lake 17 9 1 7 23:21 28
14 Austin FC 17 7 7 3 18:16 28
15 FC Cincinnati 16 8 3 5 24:19 27
16 Colorado Rapids 16 8 3 5 23:19 27
17 Portland Timbers 16 7 6 3 25:22 27
18 San Diego 17 7 5 5 25:17 26
19 Chicago Fire 17 6 6 5 25:25 24
20 FC Dallas 17 6 3 8 25:25 21
21 LA Galaxy 16 6 2 8 25:27 20
22 Atlanta United 16 4 7 5 28:28 19
23 SJ Earthquakes 16 4 6 6 35:31 18
24 Houston Dynamo 17 5 3 9 20:30 18
25 St. Louis 16 4 5 7 21:26 17
26 Sporting KC 16 4 4 8 25:32 16
27 NE Revolution 16 4 3 9 18:23 15
28 Toronto FC 16 2 7 7 13:17 13
29 D.C. United 17 2 7 8 13:31 13
30 CF Montréal 17 2 6 9 14:33 12