Portland Timbers
Football USA - MLS Providence Park Sat 11 Apr 16:30
Los Angeles FC
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MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC

Portland Timbers go head-to-head with Los Angeles FC at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 11 April.

LAFC Should Have the Edge

It could be worth venturing towards the Full-Time Result market and taking LAFC to land a win, with odds of -139 appealing. We expect the favourites to get the better of Portland by the full-time whistle.

1-0 Win for Timbers in Last Head-to-Head

Portland Timbers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 scoreline occurred on the road at BC Place against Vancouver Whitecaps. The Oregon club ended up with just 39% possession and had three shots on target, with Juan Mosquera and David Da Costa scoring one goal each.

Los Angeles FC won their previous game which was at home. It was a 6-0 triumph at BMO Stadium against Orlando City. Marc Dos Santos' men recorded 43% possession and totalled eight shots on goal, with Denis Bouanga on target with a hat-trick.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 1-0 away victory when playing LAFC at BMO Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have seen four LAFC triumphs, three Portland wins and three draws.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Los Angeles FC logo Los Angeles FC 6 5 1 0 14 0 14 14:0 16
26 Portland Timbers logo Portland Timbers 6 1 1 4 9 15 -6 9:15 4
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Portland Timbers – Last 10 League Games

Portland have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Phil Neville's team have averaged 41.5% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.6 goals from 6.9 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 8.1 corners.

Top goalscorer is Kristoffer Velde on 4 goals, while Felipe Mora has bagged 3 and Gage Guerra 2. Antony has made the most assists with 3.

Los Angeles FC – Last 10 League Games

LAFC have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.7 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.8% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

Denis Bouanga is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Heung-Min Son on 4, with Mathieu Choiniere and two others bagging 2. Heung-Min Son has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 7.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Alex Bonetig, Jimer Fory, Joao Ortiz, David Costa, José Caicedo, Antony, Kevin Kelsy, Kristoffer Velde.

Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, Ryan Hollingshead, Timothy Tillman, Marco Delgado, David Martínez, Nathan Ordaz, Denis Bouanga, Heung-Min Son.

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We are big fans of LAFC at a price of -139 to win this MLS encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest MLS data.

Key Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

  • LAFC have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • LAFC have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Portland have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Portland have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
LAFC to Win Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 58.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. 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 Portland logo 0 - 2 LAFC logo LAFC

There’s the option to wager on LAFC to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +700 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nathan Ordaz to Score +280 BetMGM logo

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC) has netted two goals in his past seven MLS matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +280 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

LAFC Over 5.5 Corners +104 BetMGM logo

It’s been an average of 6.80 LAFC corners in the past 5 away games, while the previous ten Portland matches have involved them conceding over 5.5 corners. We endorse betting on the +104 that LAFC successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Portland Logo Portland
Total
12.00 3.90 8.10
Home
10.30 4.60 5.70
Away
12.10 4.80 7.30
LAFC Logo LAFC
Total
11.20 6.30 4.90
Home
10.40 5.70 4.70
Away
10.50 5.40 5.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result LAFC -139
Both Team To Score No +140
Team Corners LAFC Over 5.5 +104

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Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest LAFC Victory

Los Angeles FC are forecasted to have a 58% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -139. The +325 means that Portland Timbers are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing LAFC -0.75 at -111. If they beat Portland by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -200.

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Dénis Bouanga Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is -111 available that Dénis Bouanga finds the net, while he is available at +300 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)
First
-111
Anytime
+300
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Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
First
-100
Anytime
+330
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Felipe Mora (Portland)
First
+220
Anytime
+650
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Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)
First
+240
Anytime
+700
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Providence Park
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Portland Undefeated in Previous Three H2H Providence Park Clashes

Portland have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

LAFC are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. Marc Dos Santos' men have secured five wins, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

It was a 3-3 draw when Portland last faced LAFC at Providence Park. Portland have won three of the previous 8 H2H games at Providence Park, with LAFC getting two victories along with three draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Portland Timbers logo Portland Timbers Home Stats 3-4-3 3.80 1.70 2.10 8 2 9 1
Los Angeles FC logo Los Angeles FC Away Stats 5-4-1 3.20 2.20 1.00 6 4 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats
Portland Timbers logo Portland Timbers League Stats
Los Angeles FC logo Los Angeles FC League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

Check the Portland vs LAFC team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.

Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Los Angeles FC Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

41 James Pantemis
29 Juan Mosquera 20 Finn Surman 6 Alex Bonetig 27 Jimer Fory
80 Joao Ortiz 10 David Costa 30 José Caicedo
11 Antony 19 Kevin Kelsy 99 Kristoffer Velde
1 Hugo Lloris
14 Sergi Palencia 5 Ryan Porteous 91 Nkosi Tafari Burgess 24 Ryan Hollingshead
11 Timothy Tillman 8 Marco Delgado
30 David Martínez 27 Nathan Ordaz 99 Denis Bouanga
7 Heung-Min Son

Los Angeles FC Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Portland Timbers Lineups

04 Apr MLS
Vancouver 3-2 Portland Timbers
22 Mar MLS
Portland Timbers 1-1 LA Galaxy
14 Mar MLS
Houston Dynamo 3-2 Portland Timbers
07 Mar MLS
Portland Timbers 1-4 Vancouver
28 Feb MLS
Colorado Rapids 2-0 Portland Timbers
21 Feb MLS
Portland Timbers 3-2 Columbus Crew

Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups

07 Apr CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC 3-0 Cruz Azul
04 Apr MLS
Los Angeles FC 6-0 Orlando City
21 Mar MLS
Austin FC 0-0 Los Angeles FC
17 Mar CONCACAF Champions Cup
LD Alajuelense 1-2 Los Angeles FC
14 Mar MLS
Los Angeles FC 2-0 St. Louis
10 Mar CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC 1-1 LD Alajuelense

Injuries & Suspensions

Portland Timbers Injury Table
Type Name Info
Zac McGraw Low back
Los Angeles FC Injury Table
Type Name Info
Igor Jesus Cruciate ligame
Aaron Long Lower leg
Lorenzo Dellavalle Knee
Team Squads

Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Phil Neville

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Finn Surman 20 D 6 540 6 0 0 1 0 0
James Pantemis 41 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 1 0
Kristoffer Velde 99 M 6 507 6 0 2 0 1 0
Brandon Bye 5 M 6 485 5 1 0 0 2 0
Jimer Fory 27 F 5 436 5 0 0 0 1 1

Los Angeles FC Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Marc Dos Santos

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nkosi Tafari 91 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Hugo Lloris 1 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Ryan Porteous 5 D 6 538 6 0 0 0 1 0
Denis Bouanga 99 F 6 501 6 0 4 1 3 0
Marco Delgado 8 M 6 488 6 0 1 1 1 0
USA FlagMLS Table
2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Los Angeles FC 6 5 1 0 14:0 16
2 Vancouver 6 5 0 1 17:4 15
3 SJ Earthquakes 6 5 0 1 10:1 15
4 Nashville SC 6 4 1 1 13:3 13
5 Real Salt Lake 6 4 1 1 12:8 13
6 Seattle Sounders 6 4 1 1 6:2 13
7 NYCFC 6 3 2 1 14:7 11
8 FC Dallas 6 3 2 1 14:9 11
9 San Diego 6 3 2 1 13:8 11
10 Charlotte FC 6 3 2 1 12:7 11
11 Inter Miami 6 3 2 1 11:10 11
12 Chicago Fire 6 3 1 2 8:5 10
13 Toronto FC 6 3 1 2 9:10 10
14 NY Red Bulls 6 3 1 2 9:13 10
15 Colorado Rapids 6 3 0 3 13:10 9
16 Minnesota Utd 6 2 2 2 6:12 8
17 D.C. United 6 2 1 3 4:8 7
18 NE Revolution 5 2 0 3 11:9 6
19 Houston Dynamo 5 2 0 3 8:10 6
20 FC Cincinnati 6 2 0 4 9:15 6
21 Austin FC 6 1 3 2 7:9 6
22 Columbus Crew 6 1 2 3 8:9 5
23 LA Galaxy 6 1 2 3 8:10 5
24 St. Louis 6 1 2 3 5:8 5
25 Atlanta United 6 1 1 4 6:11 4
26 Portland Timbers 6 1 1 4 9:15 4
27 Sporting KC 6 1 1 4 6:14 4
28 CF Montréal 6 1 0 5 7:17 3
29 Orlando City 6 1 0 5 5:23 3
30 Philadelphia 6 0 0 6 4:11 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Los Angeles FC 4 4 0 0 12:0 12
2 Vancouver 5 4 0 1 13:3 12
3 Charlotte FC 4 3 1 0 11:3 10
4 Nashville SC 3 3 0 0 12:2 9
5 SJ Earthquakes 4 3 0 1 8:1 9
6 Real Salt Lake 3 3 0 0 7:3 9
7 FC Dallas 4 2 2 0 10:8 8
8 San Diego 3 2 1 0 9:2 7
9 NYCFC 4 2 1 1 11:5 7
10 Toronto FC 3 2 1 0 6:4 7
11 NE Revolution 2 2 0 0 9:1 6
12 Colorado Rapids 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
13 Chicago Fire 3 2 0 1 5:2 6
14 FC Cincinnati 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
15 NY Red Bulls 3 2 0 1 5:5 6
16 Houston Dynamo 4 2 0 2 5:6 6
17 Austin FC 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
18 LA Galaxy 4 1 1 2 6:5 4
19 St. Louis 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
20 Minnesota Utd 2 1 1 0 1:0 4
21 Atlanta United 4 1 1 2 6:7 4
22 Portland Timbers 3 1 1 1 5:7 4
23 Seattle Sounders 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
24 Orlando City 3 1 0 2 5:7 3
25 D.C. United 3 1 0 2 2:6 3
26 Inter Miami 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
27 Columbus Crew 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
28 Sporting KC 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
29 CF Montréal 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
30 Philadelphia 3 0 0 3 2:5 0