Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake in this MLS fixture at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Wednesday 22 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

RSL to Keep Things Tight Against Timbers

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Salt Lake +0.25 at -106 against Portland. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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RSL Beat Timbers Last Time Out

Portland Timbers were beaten 4-0 at Providence Park in their last MLS game. This loss at home to San Diego FC was their second straight league defeat. Phil Neville's side recorded just 35% possession and had three shots on target.

Real Salt Lake had a 2-2 draw at Energizer Park in their previous game. This was away to St. Louis City. The Utah club had three shots on goal and 47% possession, while Victor Olatunji netted twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

RSL haven’t lost to Portland in their past three games. In their last clash, RSL claimed a 1-0 away victory at Providence Park. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Portland Timbers	34	11	11	12	41	48	-7	41:48	44
19	Real Salt Lake	34	12	5	17	38	49	-11	38:49	41

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 9.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Portland have had 48.7% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 8.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.9 corners.

Kevin Kelsy is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Cristhian Paredes, Kamal Miller, Matias Rojas and Antony each have 1. Kristoffer Velde is the top assists maker with 2.

RSL have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 9.9 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Pablo Mastroeni's team average 52.8% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.

Victor Olatunji is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Zavier Gozo on 2, with Diogo Goncalves and two others bagging 1. Zavier Gozo has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Joao Ortiz, Dario Zuparic, Kamal Miller, Ian Smith, Diego Chara, David Costa, Kristoffer Velde, Antony, Kevin Kelsy, David Ayala.

Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), DeAndre Yedlin, Philip Quinton, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Noel Caliskan, Braian Ojeda, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna, Diogo Gonçalves, Victor Olatunji.

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Salt Lake look a quality wager for this MLS encounter and we can bet the away team at -106 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

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 Real Salt Lake league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 3 consecutive games against RSL.

RSL +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 1 - 2 Salt Lake

Let’s go for Salt Lake to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +900. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zavier Gozo Under 0.5 Shots On Target -152

Zavier Gozo (RSL) can be backed to fail to register a shot on goal at -152. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Zavier Gozo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-152

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Victor Olatunji to Score +300

Victor Olatunji (RSL) has registered three goals in his past four MLS games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +300.

Latest Victor Olatunji Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-135

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -141

We’ve seen 8.40 corners on average in the past five Real Salt Lake away matches, while there’s been under 10.5 corners in four of the last five Portland home games. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -141 that the sides go under.

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 5.80 4.90

Home

10.40 5.90 4.50

Away

10.30 5.40 4.90

Salt Lake

Total

10.40 5.10 5.30

Home

11.30 6.00 5.30

Away

9.30 3.80 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Portland Corners

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-152

Salt Lake Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-111

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+600

2

+125

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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake 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.

Timbers Match Odds Suggest Victory

The latest Portland Timbers odds are +112 which leads to them being favourites in this MLS clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 47% prospect of securing a victory. The +215 means that Real Salt Lake are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you fancy Portland but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -175. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on RSL at +128 on the Draw No Bet market.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -208.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+260

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+145

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-357

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-116

2 Hcp +0.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+148

Felipe Mora Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is +160 available that Felipe Mora finds the net, while he is available at +480 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+160

Anytime

+480

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+170

Anytime

+550

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

William Agada (RSL)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

David Costa (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Felipe Carballo (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+145

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+123

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

Diego Luna (RSL)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-135

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-152

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-213

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Felipe Carballo (Portland)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Portland Have Won Six of Past Nine H2H Providence Park Meetings

Portland have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Salt Lake have failed to win in their last five matches on their travels. The Utah club have recorded six losses, three draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The most recent Providence Park meeting saw RSL claim a 1-0 win over Portland. The past 9 H2H meetings at Providence Park have resulted in six Portland wins, two draws and one RSL success.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portland Timbers Home Stats		4-3-3	3.00	1.40	1.60	7	3	8	2
Real Salt Lake Away Stats		1-3-6	2.20	0.70	1.50	3	7	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

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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Portland vs RSL team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.

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