Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers
Minnesota United host Portland Timbers at Allianz Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 18 April.
Minnesota look like a spot of value at -133 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Portland based on the information available.
Minnesota United have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 2-1 in their previous MLS encounter. This was on their travels against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Cameron Knowles' team had just 36% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Kyle Duncan and Kelvin Yeboah each scored one goal.
Portland Timbers have lost three straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 2-1 home victory over Los Angeles FC at Providence Park. The Oregon outfit had seven shots on goal and enjoyed 58% possession, while Kristoffer Velde and Kevin Kelsy were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Portland have not lost any of the past three games against Minnesota, with the last clash seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Allianz Field. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Minnesota wins, three draws and three Portland successes.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Minnesota Utd |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 8:13 | 11 |
| 19 |  Portland Timbers |
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 11:16 | 7 |
Minnesota have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. United have averaged 41.8% possession and 3.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 6.0 corners.
Top scorer is Kelvin Yeboah on 4 goals, while Anthony Markanich and Nectarios Triantis have both racked up 2. Tomas Chancalay and Joaquin Pereyra have been top assistors with 3.
Portland have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.5% possession, 3.3 corners awarded and 8.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.6 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.
Kristoffer Velde got 5 goals, Gage Guerra notched 2, while Kevin Kelsy and two other players scored 1. Antony has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Minnesota United predicted lineup (3-4-3): Drake Callender (GK), Jefferson Díaz, Morris Duggan, Nicolás Romero, Kyle Duncan, Nectarios Triantis, Owen Gene, Anthony Markanich, Joaquín Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah, Tomás Chancalay.
Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Alex Bonetig, Jimer Fory, José Caicedo, David Costa, Cole Bassett, Antony, Felipe Mora, Kristoffer Velde.
Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips
This Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
We’ll back Minnesota with a fair degree of confidence for this MLS clash. This looks a value pick at -133 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent MLS stats before coming up with a verdict.
Key Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you can correctly predict that United will triumph along with the number of goals, then you are able to combine the two options and getting bigger odds on the Match Result & Total market.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Portland
Minnesota are available to back at +850 to secure a 3-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Anthony Markanich (Minnesota) has scored three goals in his past five MLS matches on home soil. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +575 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Minnesota in their past five home games. We recommend backing the -108 that Minnesota aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.
Minnesota
Portland
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including Minnesota to win, at least three goals to be scored and also Minnesota to finish with under 5.5 corners.
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Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Minnesota United as -133 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 57% likely to win. Portland Timbers are regarded as the least likely winner at +320.
Backing Minnesota -0.75 at -106 on the Asian Handicap line means they need to win by two goals or more against Portland for a full payout. A one-goal success would see you get paid out on the -0.5 part and money back on the -1.0 part.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -192.
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Kelvin Yeboah is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +380. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +125.
Minnesota haven’t lost any of their past five games at Allianz Field. Cameron Knowles' team have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Portland have been beaten in six consecutive away games. The Oregon outfit have collected seven defeats and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Minnesota drew 1-1 with Portland in their last Allianz Field meeting. The past 6 H2H matches at Allianz Field have featured four Minnesota wins and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota United Home Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
| Portland Timbers Away Stats |
0-3-7 | 2.50 | 0.70 | 1.80 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- MLS: 31/08 2025 Minnesota 1 Portland 1
- MLS: 20/07 2025 Portland 1 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 30/06 2024 Portland 3 Minnesota 2
- MLS: 19/05 2024 Minnesota 2 Portland 1
- MLS: 02/07 2023 Minnesota 4 Portland 1
- MLS: 21/05 2023 Portland 0 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 11/09 2022 Portland 1 Minnesota 0
- MLS: 30/07 2022 Minnesota 4 Portland 4
- MLS: 21/11 2021 Portland 3 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 25/07 2021 Minnesota 2 Portland 1
Minnesota United League Stats
Portland Timbers League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 8.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 7.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Minnesota United this season are Kelvin Yeboah (4), Anthony Markanich (1), Kyle Duncan (1)
- Top Assistors for Minnesota United this season are Tomas Chancalay (3), Joaquin Pereyra (2), Anthony Markanich (1)
Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Minnesota vs Portland team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Minnesota United Lineups
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Minnesota United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Cameron Knowles
Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19:4 | 18 |
| 2 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13:2 | 18 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:2 | 16 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:4 | 16 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:5 | 13 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 12 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 12 | San Diego | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Charlotte FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | 11 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:11 | 11 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:13 | 11 |
| 17 | NE Revolution | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:9 | 9 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | 8 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4:9 | 7 |
| 21 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10:16 | 7 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:16 | 6 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:10 | 6 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:11 | 6 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:9 | 6 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:17 | 4 |
| 28 | Orlando City | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:24 | 4 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:12 | 3 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8:19 | 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 9 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11:9 | 9 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 7 |
| 13 | San Diego | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 17 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 20 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 22 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 26 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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