Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2025

Bet Over 2.5 in the Hope of a High-Scoring Game

The Total Goals market is where we’ve found some value, especially as you can back Over 2.5 at odds of -143. Three goals or more look likely in the encounter between Portland and LAFC, with the odds standing out.

LAFC 3-2 Victors When Teams Met Last

Portland Timbers won their last game 4-2. This was an away victory at Children's Mercy Park against Sporting Kansas City. Phil Neville's side had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and eight shots on target, with Kevin Kelsy grabbing two goals, while David Ayala and Jansen Miller (own goal) getting one.

Los Angeles FC have lost their previous two away from home. Their most recent game was at home at BMO Stadium where they recorded a 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes. The Black and Gold were 49% in the possession stakes and had four shots on goal, while Sergi Palencia and Denis Bouanga were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

LAFC claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 3-2 home win was registered against Portland at BMO Stadium. The teams have four wins apiece along with two draws in the previous 10 H2H meetings.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Portland Timbers	24	10	7	7	33	32	1	33:32	37
14	Los Angeles FC	22	10	6	6	39	28	11	39:28	36

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.7 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Portland have had 48.8% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 10.1 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while earning 6.5 corners.

Antony is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Kevin Kelsy has 3 and Felipe Mora 2. The top assist makers are David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno and Felipe Mora, all of whom have 2 on the board.

LAFC have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 1.2 goals from 8.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Steven Cherundolo's team average 46.8% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 8.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

David Martinez and Ryan Hollingshead have scored 2 goals, followed by Sergi Palencia with 1. Marco Delgado is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Marlon Santos, Aaron Long, Ryan Hollingshead, Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, Marco Delgado, Nathan Ordaz, Olivier Giroud, Denis Bouanga.

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Let’s play Over 2.5 goals to be scored at tasty odds of -143 for this MLS showdown. There’s every chance that the two sides will deliver a return and we think this is a value wager.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 19 Portland games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Portland games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 LAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 LAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, you can have a bang on Over 3.5 Goals. It doesn’t matter which team scores, providing that four or more are scored by the full-time whistle.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 2 - 1 LAFC

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Portland which is available at odds of +800. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Ayala to Score +700

David Ayala (Portland) has registered one goals in his past five MLS matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +700.

Latest David Ayala Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1300

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Corners Prediction

Portland Over 5.5 Corners -100

Portland have had over 5.5 corners in three consecutive games, while LAFC have had an average of 8.20 corners against them in their last 5 away matches. The number of Portland corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

11.20 4.70 6.50

Home

12.60 6.00 6.60

Away

9.50 4.70 4.80

LAFC

Total

10.60 4.90 5.70

Home

10.40 6.80 3.60

Away

10.30 3.90 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Portland Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

LAFC Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+575

2

+105

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Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Odds

The draw is currently trading at +240 if you think this MLS match will end all square, while Portland Timbers have betting odds of +155 and Los Angeles FC are +170 with the bookies to land a victory of their own.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+240

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+125

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-333

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-114

2 Hcp 0.0

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

Dénis Bouanga Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Dénis Bouanga is priced at +340 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +140.

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

First

+140

Anytime

+340

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+165

Anytime

+390

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+230

Anytime

+510

David Martínez (LAFC)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Timothy Tillman (LAFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Maxime Chanot (LAFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+750

Anytime

+1300

Lorenzo Dellavalle (LAFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Zac McGraw (Portland)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Eddie Segura (LAFC)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

Our Portland vs LAFC team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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

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