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.

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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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
22	Portland Timbers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
23	Real Salt Lake	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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.

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, Antony, David Da Costa, Kristoffer Velde, Felipe Mora.

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), DeAndre Yedlin, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Braian Ojeda, Noel Caliskan, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna, Diogo Goncalves, 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.

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

Salt Lake Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -106 Bet Now

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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

+310

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

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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

+250

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-112

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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 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Portland Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-156

Salt Lake Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-115

Most Corners

1

-119

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.

The latest Portland Timbers odds are +115 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 +210 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 -172. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on RSL at +125 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 -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+115

X

+260

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+140

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-370

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

There is +160 available that Felipe Mora finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+180

Anytime

+540

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

William Agada (RSL)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

David Costa (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Felipe Carballo (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+135

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+112

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-106

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-112

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-127

Diego Luna (RSL)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-133

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Felipe Carballo (Portland)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-500

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

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

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News

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