Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs San Diego
Portland Timbers host San Diego in this MLS clash at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We think that San Diego 0.0 looks like the best bet to have against Portland. The Asian Handicap odds of -127 looks really appealing, with money refunded if the game is drawn.
Portland Timbers were defeated on the road in their last game. Seattle Sounders won 1-0 at Lumen Field. Phil Neville's team had four shots on target and 49% possession.
San Diego FC got the win in their previous game. A 4-2 triumph occurred away from home at Shell Energy Stadium when playing Houston Dynamo. The Southern California outfit had six shots on goal and enjoyed 66% possession, with Anders Dreyer netting two, while Luca de la Torre and Amahl Pellegrino were also on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Snapdragon Stadium hosted the last head-to-head when home side San Diego drew 0-0 with Portland.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Portland Timbers |
23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 43 | 1 | 44:43 | 31 |
| 15 |  San Diego |
23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 34 | 6 | 40:34 | 30 |
Portland have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The Oregon club have averaged 49.7% possession and 5.9 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.8 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.
Cristhian Paredes and Kevin Kelsy are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Kamal Miller has 1. The leading assistor is Kristoffer Velde with 2.
SDFC have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.4 goals. Mikey Varas' side average 62.4% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 3.5 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
Anders Dreyer has landed 6 goals, Hirving Lozano 3, with Luca de la Torre and two others scoring 1. Anders Dreyer has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): James Pantemis (GK), Dario Zuparic, Joao Ortiz, Kamal Miller, Antony, Cristhian Paredes, David Ayala, Ian Smith, David Da Costa, Kevin Kelsy, Kristoffer Velde.
San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos (GK), Aiden Harangi, Christopher McVey, Manu Duah, Luca Bombino, Onni Valakari, Jeppe Tverskov, Anibal Godoy, Anders Dreyer, Corey Baird, Amahl Pellegrino.
Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the top Portland Timbers vs San Diego betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We think that San Diego are going to win this game and you should consider betting the away team at -127 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. They could prove too strong in this MLS encounter.
We use the latest MLS injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
Key Portland Timbers vs San Diego league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
Larger odds can be banked for bettors who are willing to move the line. The prices will get bigger depending on the risk you attach to the bet you are placing.
Considering placing a bet? Explore today’s best welcome bonuses and sign-up offers in our full guide before you get started.
Correct Score Prediction
1
-
2
San Diego
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by San Diego. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Corey Baird (SDFC) can be wagered to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -118. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Anders Dreyer (SDFC) has found the net in seven straight MLS games away from home. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +135 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.
Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Corners Prediction
The past 5 San Diego games have involved them having an average of 6.60 corners, with Portland conceding over 4.5 corners in their previous two home matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the San Diego Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -125 that they go over.
Portland
San Diego
Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for San Diego with the 0.0 Asian Handicap, at least three goals as well as Corey Baird (SDFC) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. You need all your predictions to be correct and many readers love to place a tailored bet on the clash which interests them most.
Portland Timbers vs San Diego 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.
San Diego are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this MLS encounter. The +128 for them coming out on top suggests a 44% probability based on their latest betting odds. Portland Timbers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +175.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then San Diego are +170 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Portland are +220 and the draw is priced at +145.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -213.
The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to MLS matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.
Anders Dreyer is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +130.
Stats: MLS matches only
Portland have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
San Diego have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous nine matches. The Southern California outfit have eight victories, one draw and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Timbers Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 3.90 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| San Diego Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.70 | 1.10 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 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
- Major League Soccer: 17/08 Chicago Fire 2 Portland Timbers1
- Major League Soccer: 02/08 Portland Timbers 2 Seattle Sounders1
- Major League Soccer: 26/07 Portland Timbers 2 Real Salt Lake1
- Major League Soccer: 23/07 Portland Timbers 2 FC Dallas2
- Major League Soccer: 17/07 Seattle Sounders 1 Portland Timbers5
Portland Timbers League Stats
San Diego League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Portland Timbers this season are Kevin Kelsy (9), Felipe Mora (4), Kristoffer Velde (4)
- Top Assistors for Portland Timbers this season are David Da Costa (6), Kristoffer Velde (4), Brandon Bye (3)
Portland Timbers vs San Diego Lineups & Team News
Always review the Portland vs SDFC team news before locking in your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Substitutes
- 7Ariel Lassiter
- 9Felipe Mora
- 16Maxime Crepeau
- 21Diego Chara
- 22Omir Fernandez
- 27Jimer Fory
- 29Juan Mosquera
- 35Matias Rojas
- 88Gage Guerra
San Diego Substitutes
- 2William Kumado
- 7Marcus Ingvartsen
- 13Pablo Sisniega
- 14Luca de la Torre
- 15Pedro Soma
- 22Franco Negri
- 24Emmanuel Boateng
- 25Ian Pilcher
- 77Alex Mighten
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
Previous San Diego Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marti Cifuentes
San Diego Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 47:17 | 53 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 49:21 | 43 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 58:43 | 43 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 30:26 | 40 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 43:32 | 38 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 37:29 | 37 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38:24 | 37 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 45:40 | 37 |
| 9 | St. Louis | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 36:31 | 37 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 40:32 | 36 |
| 11 | SJ Earthquakes | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 40:34 | 35 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 31:31 | 31 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 44:43 | 31 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 49:51 | 31 |
| 15 | San Diego | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 40:34 | 30 |
| 16 | Real Salt Lake | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36:35 | 29 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 36:31 | 29 |
| 18 | Minnesota Utd | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 34:37 | 29 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 30:36 | 29 |
| 20 | Orlando City | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 38:54 | 28 |
| 21 | Philadelphia | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 36:39 | 27 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24:29 | 27 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:46 | 27 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 36:42 | 26 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 28:36 | 25 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 34:39 | 23 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 27:40 | 22 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 30:48 | 21 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23:58 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36:12 | 34 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 28:9 | 25 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:13 | 25 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21:9 | 24 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 23 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24:15 | 23 |
| 9 | Portland Timbers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29:22 | 23 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | 23 |
| 11 | San Diego | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 30:16 | 21 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20:17 | 20 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 31:22 | 17 |
| 16 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17:14 | 17 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 27:27 | 17 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25:18 | 16 |
| 19 | Austin FC | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:11 | 16 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 16 |
| 21 | Philadelphia | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14:15 | 16 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | 15 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:23 | 15 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 26 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15:18 | 13 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:22 | 13 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 9 |
CF Montréal
Charlotte FC
Predictions
19:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Atlanta United
Orlando City
Predictions
19:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Toronto FC
Nashville SC
Predictions
19:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
D.C. United
Columbus Crew
Predictions
19:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Philadelphia Union
FC Cincinnati
Predictions
20:00 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
New York City
NE Revolution
Predictions
20:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Austin FC
Colorado Rapids
Predictions
20:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Chicago Fire
Inter Miami
Predictions
20:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Houston Dynamo
Real Salt Lake
Predictions
20:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Minnesota United
FC Dallas
Predictions
22:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Los Angeles FC
New York Red Bulls
Predictions
22:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Portland Timbers
St. Louis City
Predictions
22:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
San Diego
SJ Earthquakes
Predictions
22:30 - Wed 09 Sep
MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps
LA Galaxy
Predictions
Cardiff
Stoke
Predictions
14:45 - Tue 08 Sep
Championship
Blackburn
Sheffield United
Predictions
14:45 - Tue 08 Sep
Championship
Southampton
Swansea
Predictions
14:45 - Tue 08 Sep
Championship
Watford
Preston
Predictions
14:45 - Tue 08 Sep
Championship
Wrexham
Burnley
Predictions
14:45 - Tue 08 Sep
EFL Cup
Sunderland
Hull
Predictions
Where to Bet on Football Games
Where to Trade Football Games
Availability varies by jurisdiction. Some platforms featured may not be accessible in your location. Please check the relevant review page for details.
Top Football Pages
- Football Predictions
- Football Lineups
- Football Injuries
- Football Fixtures
- Football Standings
- Football Transfer News
- Football Live Streaming
- Football Betting Sites
- Football Betting Explained
- FIFA World Cup Predictions
- UEFA Champions League Predictions
- Premier League Predictions
- La Liga Predictions
- Serie A Predictions
- Bundesliga Predictions