Portland Timbers vs Austin FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2025

Back Austin to Make Life Difficult for Timbers

Austin +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Portland the aim at betting odds of +102.5.

Austin Beat Timbers in their Previous Meeting

Portland Timbers lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Providence Park, they were turned over 4-1 by Vancouver Whitecaps. Phil Neville's team recorded just 34% possession and had two shots on target, with Antony being the goalscorer.

Austin FC claimed a 1-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City at Q2 Stadium in their previous game. The Texas club had two shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, with Osman Bukari on target in the 76th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Austin and Portland saw the former win away from home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Providence Park. In the past 9 H2H meetings, we have seen five Portland wins, three Austin victories and one draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Portland Timbers	25	10	7	8	33	34	-1	33:34	37
17	Austin FC	24	9	7	8	23	28	-5	23:28	34

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 11.7 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. Portland have had 46.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 9.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while earning 6.3 corners.

Antony, Jonathan Rodriguez and Evander Ferreira are joint-top scorers with 3 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Evander Ferreira with 3.

Austin have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 8.9 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Nico Estevez's side average 51.2% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 5.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

We’ve seen Osman Bukari, Sebastian Driussi and Jader Obrian score 2 goals each. Zan Kolmanic and Osman Bukari have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Austin FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brad Stuver (GK), Mikkel Desler, Julio Cascante, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro, Jader Obrian, Ilie Sanchez, Daniel Pereira, Osman Bukari, Brandon Vazquez, Owen Wolff.

Portland Timbers vs Austin FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re siding with Austin at +102.5 in this MLS match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Portland Timbers vs Austin FC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Austin in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Austin in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Austin in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in any of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 7 consecutive games.

Austin +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 49.4% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking to move the line, then you have a dual option of either buying or selling goals. It’s a case of assuming a position based on your view and attitude to risk.

Our Match Prediction

Austin Asian Hcp +0.25 @ +102.5 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 1 - 2 Austin

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +750 and it involves Austin winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six straight Portland home matches, with the previous 10 Austin games averaging 10.40 corners. We’re content to wager the -120 for the teams to cover the Total Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

11.00 4.70 6.30

Home

11.00 5.70 5.30

Away

9.10 3.90 5.20

Austin

Total

10.40 5.30 5.10

Home

9.80 5.50 4.30

Away

8.20 3.20 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-112

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Austin Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-114

X

+540

2

+112

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Portland Timbers vs Austin FC Odds

The bookies betting odds have Portland Timbers as +145 favourites for this MLS clash, implying that they are 41% likely to win the match. The market suggests that Austin FC are least likely to win at +160.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

You can back Portland Timbers at -119 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Austin FC are -106 with the football betting sites to win this MLS game.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+270

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+135

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-370

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-119

2

-106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

Portland Timbers vs Austin FC Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Portland vs Austin team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the MLS squads.

Portland Timbers Team Page Austin FC Team Page