Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United

Portland Timbers host Minnesota United in this MLS match at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 19 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Can United Make it a Close Game?

We’ll chance Minnesota +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Portland. A win delivers a payout at -143 although a draw would still land a return.

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Timbers Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Portland Timbers have lost back-to-back MLS games, most recently suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Real Salt Lake at Providence Park. Phil Neville's men had 44% possession and recorded one shot on target.

Minnesota United lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Los Angeles FC by a 1-0 scoreline at Allianz Field. United enjoyed 47% possession and three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 home triumph when facing Minnesota at Providence Park. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been six Minnesota wins, three Portland victories and a draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Minnesota Utd	23	11	7	5	39	26	13	39:26	40
14	Portland Timbers	22	9	6	7	31	31	0	31:31	33

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Portland have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. The Oregon team have averaged 54.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.0 corners from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

David Da Costa and Antony lead the way with 2 goals, while Ian Smith has scored 1. Leading assistor is Santiago Moreno with 3.

Minnesota have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Eric Ramsay's side average 41.2% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Tani Oluwaseyi on 4, followed by Kelvin Yeboah and Anthony Markanich with 3. Tani Oluwaseyi has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (5-4-1): Maxime Crépeau (GK), Juan Mosquera, Jimer Fory, Dario Zuparic, Finn Surman, Omir Fernandez, Santiago Moreno, Diego Chara, David Ayala, David Costa, Felipe Mora.

Minnesota United predicted lineup (5-4-1): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Carlos Harvey, Michael Boxall, Nicolás Romero, Anthony Markanich, Tani Oluwaseyi, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Joaquin Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah.

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Minnesota +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -143 for this MLS game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of MLS data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 16 of their last 20 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.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 7 of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

United +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Minnesota Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 1 - 2 Minnesota

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Minnesota winning 2-1. Odds of +850 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Santiago Moreno Over 0.5 Shots On Target -152

Santiago Moreno (Portland) is available at -152 to record at least one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Santiago Moreno Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-120

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Tani Oluwaseyi to Score +440

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota) has racked up four goals in his past seven MLSgames. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +440.

Latest Tani Oluwaseyi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+440

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+143

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141

It’s been five straight Minnesota games where 9.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in four consecutive Portland home matches. We’re expecting plenty of corners and that the line is going to be covered, with odds of -141 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

9.80 4.80 5.00

Home

11.50 6.00 5.50

Away

8.20 3.60 4.60

Minnesota

Total

9.90 4.80 5.10

Home

9.70 5.00 4.70

Away

10.70 4.60 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

Minnesota Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-114

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+550

2

+108

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Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United 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 Predicting a Tight Affair

Portland Timbers are +150 with the bookies to get the better of Minnesota United, with the latter having betting odds of +165. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this MLS encounter, this can be wagered at +245.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Portland are -125, while Minnesota are alternatively priced at -109.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -222.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+245

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+148

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-333

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+117

2 Hcp +0.25

-143

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+155

Kelvin Yeboah Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in favourite Kelvin Yeboah to find the net first are able to get +480. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +165.

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Samuel Shashoua (Minnesota)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Loïc Mesanvi (Minnesota)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

David Costa (Portland)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Eric Miller (Portland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

DJ Taylor (Minnesota)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+143

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-120

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-120

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-154

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Samuel Shashoua (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-192

Loïc Mesanvi (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-192

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-238

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-244

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-286

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-303

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-385

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-400

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-588

Eric Miller (Portland)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Five Portland Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Portland have clocked up five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Minnesota haven’t been beaten in four straight games away from home. United have racked up five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

The last Providence Park meeting saw Portland beat Minnesota 3-2. In the past 7 H2H matches at Providence Park, we have seen three wins for each team and one draw.

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
Minnesota United Away Stats		5-4-1	2.70	1.60	1.10	6	4	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 Minnesota United Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Portland vs Minnesota team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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