Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Mar 2025

Galaxy Should Be Able to Cover the Line

LA Galaxy +0.25 at -125 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Portland, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

Timbers 4-2 Victors When Teams Met Last

Portland Timbers were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Geodis Park, Nashville SC claimed a 2-0 win. The Oregon team had 43% possession and four shots on target.

LA Galaxy suffered a third straight defeat when losing 3-0 in their previous game. This was at home to St. Louis City at Dignity Health Sports Park. Greg Vanney's men dominated possession with 69% of the ball and managed eight shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-2 home win for Portland at Providence Park when they last played Galaxy. It has been four Galaxy victories, three Portland wins and three draws in the previous 10 meetings between these sides.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Portland Timbers	25	10	7	8	33	34	-1	33:34	37
30	LA Galaxy	25	3	7	15	28	52	-24	28:52	16

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Portland have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Phil Neville's side have averaged 46.6% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.9 goals from 6.2 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Jonathan Rodriguez, Antony and Evander Ferreira are joint-top scorers with 3 goals on the board. Evander Ferreira and Santiago Moreno are the leading assists makers with 2.

Galaxy have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 6.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 2.2 goals. The Los Angeles outfit average 56.3% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 7.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Dejan Joveljic has recorded 7 goals, Gabriel Pec 6, with Joseph Paintsil and Ricard Puig both managing 4. Ricard Puig has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Eric Miller, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Antony, David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno, Felipe Mora.

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John McCarthy (GK), Harbor Miller, Mathias Joergensen, Maya Yoshida, Julian Aude, Isaiah Parente, Edwin Cerrillo, Tucker Lepley, Gabriel Pec, Miguel Berry, Diego Fagundez.

Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy Prediction & Betting Tips

When LA Galaxy kick off this MLS match, we will wager them at -125 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 6 of their last 10 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 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 7 of their last 10 games against Galaxy.

Galaxy +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% 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

Portland 1 - 2 Galaxy

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

There has been seven consecutive Portland home games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 10.20 corners in the last 5 LA Galaxy away matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to covering the Total Corners line, with odds of -138 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

10.40 4.60 5.80

Home

11.60 6.20 5.40

Away

9.20 3.80 5.40

Galaxy

Total

9.00 3.70 5.30

Home

8.60 4.10 4.50

Away

9.10 3.80 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-120

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Galaxy Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-130

X

+540

2

+125

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Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy Odds

The bookies betting odds have Portland Timbers as +130 favourites for this MLS clash, implying that they are 43% likely to win the match. LA Galaxy are the outsiders at +175 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.

You can back Portland Timbers at -135 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. LA Galaxy are +108 with the football betting sites to win this MLS game.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+275

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+140

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-385

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-135

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+155

Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Portland vs Galaxy team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the MLS squads.

Portland Timbers Team Page LA Galaxy Team Page