Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati

Portland Timbers host FC Cincinnati in this MLS match at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cincinnati Facing Tough Test vs Timbers

Portland +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Cincinnati the desired outcome at betting odds of -154.

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2-1 Win for Cincinnati in Last H2H Clash

Portland Timbers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Toyota Stadium against Dallas. Phil Neville's team dominated possession with 66% of the ball and recorded three shots on target.

FC Cincinnati lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Charlotte FC 1-0 at TQL Stadium. The Ohio outfit were 50% in the possession stakes and recorded seven shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati haven’t lost to Portland in their past three games. In the last clash, home side Cincinnati claimed a 2-1 victory at TQL Stadium. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two Cincinnati wins and one draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Cincinnati	33	19	5	9	49	40	9	49:40	62
16	Portland Timbers	33	11	11	11	41	44	-3	41:44	44

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Portland have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Oregon outfit have averaged 55.9% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Top scorers David Da Costa and Antony have found the net 2 times, with Cristhian Paredes getting 1. Santiago Moreno is the leading assists maker on 3.

Cincinnati have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.5 goals. Pat Noonan's side average 47.2% possession, 2.9 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Evander Ferreira has top scored with 8 goals, while Kevin Denkey and Luca Orellano are next on 3 and 2. Luca Orellano and Evander Ferreira are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Maxime Crepeau (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Joao Ortiz, David Da Costa, David Ayala, Antony, Kevin Kelsy, Ariel Lassiter.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, DeAndre Yedlin, Pavel Bucha, Stiven Jimenez, Evander Ferreira, Lukas Engel, Ender Echenique, Kevin Denkey.

Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Portland at -154 in this MLS game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

We’re always focused on the MLS form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Portland in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Portland in 15 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 2 consecutive games.

Timbers +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 60.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 2 - 1 Cincinnati

We’re betting on Portland to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +800 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gerardo Valenzuela Over 0.5 Shots On Target -119

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) can be backed to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -119. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Gerardo Valenzuela Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-156

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Luca Orellano to Score +350

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati) has scored two goals in his past four MLS away games. We’ll take a chance at +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Luca Orellano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-172

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Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 4.5 Corners -103

It’s been an average of 2.40 corners for Cincinnati in their past 5 away matches, with Portland conceding under 4.5 corners in the last five games. There are odds of -103 for this Cincinnati Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

10.70 6.00 4.70

Home

11.10 6.10 5.00

Away

8.60 4.40 4.20

Cincinnati

Total

7.70 2.90 4.80

Home

9.40 4.70 4.70

Away

8.90 4.10 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+650

2

+102

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Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati 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.

Bookies Anticipating a Close Contest

The bookies have betting odds of +148 for FC Cincinnati to win this MLS clash, while you could instead opt for Portland Timbers at +165, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +250.

Should you want to back Cincinnati to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -128 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Portland have been chalked up at -111.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -172 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+250

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+133

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-189

12

-333

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-111

2

-128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+120

Evander Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in Evander to find the net anytime can get +102, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +330.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+102

Anytime

+330

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+135

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-100

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-120

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-156

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-172

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-172

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-175

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-152

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-250

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-286

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-345

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-769

Five Portland Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Portland have recorded five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Cincinnati haven’t tasted defeat in five consecutive away matches. The Orange and Blue have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

The past meeting at Providence Park saw Portland defeat Cincinnati on penalties (1-1 after 90 mins).

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portland Timbers Home Stats		5-4-1	2.70	1.60	1.10	5	5	8	2
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		6-2-2	2.40	1.40	1.00	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

Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Portland vs Cincinnati before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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