Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

A Free-Flowing Game Could Lead to Goals

The Total Goals market provides us with a strong betting angle considering we can wager on Over 2.5 at the available odds of -138. Expect Nashville and Portland to run home the goals needed for a return.

Timbers 4-1 Winners When Teams Last Met

Nashville SC were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Tennessee club had most of the ball recording 54% possession and two shots on target.

Portland Timbers claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Austin FC at Providence Park. Phil Neville's men had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 54% possession and two shots on goal, with David Da Costa striking late with the winner.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland boast an unbeaten record in the past four games with Nashville. In the last clash, Portland secured a 4-1 win when hosting at Providence Park. The past 4 H2H matches have included two Portland wins along with two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Nashville SC	28	15	5	8	49	32	17	49:32	50
16	Portland Timbers	27	10	8	9	35	37	-2	35:37	38

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Nashville have had 46.6% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.3 corners.

Top scorers Alex Muyl and Sam Surridge have found the net 4 times, with Hany Mukhtar getting 3. The leading assistors have been Anibal Godoy and Hany Mukhtar with 3.

Portland have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.2 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Oregon side have averaged 47.0% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 5.5 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

We’ve seen Antony, Jonathan Rodriguez and Evander Ferreira score 3 goals each. Evander Ferreira, Santiago Moreno and Miguel Araujo have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Willis (GK), Andy Najar, Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz, Ahmed Qasem, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Alex Muyl, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): James Pantemis (GK), Finn Surman, Zac McGraw, Ian Smith, Antony, Joao Ortiz, David Ayala, Jimer Fory, Ariel Lassiter, Kevin Kelsy, David Da Costa.

Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

A generous price of -138 is on offer when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be notched and that looks like a great betting opportunity. Back at least three goals to be scored when it comes to this MLS encounter.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Nashville games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 18 Nashville games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 18 Portland games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Portland games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nashville 2 - 1 Portland

Let’s go for Nashville to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

There has been three straight Portland matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 11.00 corners in the previous 5 Nashville games. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -138 that this outcome happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nashville

Total

9.60 4.30 5.30

Home

10.00 5.60 4.40

Away

9.40 4.40 5.00

Portland

Total

10.30 4.80 5.50

Home

11.60 6.20 5.40

Away

9.10 3.90 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Nashville Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Portland Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+575

2

+195

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Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers Odds

Bookies favourites Nashville SC are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS game and the -125 about them triumphing means a 56% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Portland Timbers are the outsiders at +300 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

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Full-Time Result

1

-125

X

+280

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+130

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-385

X2

-103

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-127

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+110

Nashville SC 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 Nashville vs Portland team news.

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

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