Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs San Diego

Portland Timbers host San Diego in Game 2 of this MLS Round One playoff fixture at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Are SDFC a Value Bet?

After careful consideration, we think that San Diego will beat Portland. That leads us to back them at -128 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. There’s money back if the match ends in a draw.

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SDFC Claimed a 2-1 Game 1 Victory

San Diego FC and Portland Timbers faced off in Game 1 on Sunday night, with San Diego claiming a 2-1 home victory. San Diego had 71% possession and won the shots on target 8-3. Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer netted for San Diego, with Kristoffer Velde on the scoresheet for Portland.

In the past 3 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. San Diego have won two games and Portland zero.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	San Diego	34	19	6	9	64	41	23	64:41	63
17	Portland Timbers	34	11	11	12	41	48	-7	41:48	44

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Portland have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Phil Neville's side have averaged 44.3% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorers Felipe Mora and Kamal Miller have found the net 2 times, with Kristoffer Velde scoring 1. Kristoffer Velde is the top assists maker with 2.

SDFC have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Southern California club average 63.8% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Anders Dreyer with 9, Amahl Pellegrino on 3 and Hirving Lozano 2. Anders Dreyer, Amahl Pellegrino and Jeppe Tverskov have been the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Ian Smith, David Ayala, Diego Chara, David Costa, Antony, Felipe Mora, Kristoffer Velde.

San Diego predicted lineup (4-3-3): CJ dos Santos (GK), Ian Pilcher, Christopher Mcvey, Manu Duah, Luca Bombino, Anibal Godoy, Jeppe Tverskov, Onni Valakari, Anders Dreyer, Amahl Pellegrino, Hirving Lozano.

Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Portland Timbers vs San Diego fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap provides the opportunity to back San Diego at 0.0 for this MLS clash. Betting odds of -128 can be taken, with this pick offering plenty of value.

We’re always focused on the MLS form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Portland Timbers vs San Diego league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by SDFC in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by SDFC in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by SDFC in 3 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 2 consecutive games against SDFC.

SDFC 0.0 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 1 - 2 San Diego

A 2-1 win in favor of San Diego is available at odds of +800. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Onni Valakari Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Onni Valakari (SDFC) can be backed to finish with one or more shots on goal at -118. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Onni Valakari Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-139

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Anders Dreyer to Score +120

Anders Dreyer (SDFC) has found the net in eight straight MLS games away from home. We’ll take a chance at +120 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Anders Dreyer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-227

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Corners Prediction

San Diego Over 4.5 Corners -125

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by San Diego in their past four games, with the corner count against Portland going over 4.5 in their last four home matches. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the San Diego Team Corners line is covered at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

10.60 5.00 5.60

Home

10.80 6.00 4.80

Away

10.50 5.00 5.50

San Diego

Total

9.20 5.80 3.40

Home

8.60 6.40 2.20

Away

8.60 3.70 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-109

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

San Diego Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+140

X

+600

2

-133

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Portland Timbers vs San Diego 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.

Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +290 on the 1x2 betting, with San Diego available to bet at odds of +135. Portland Timbers are +163 to claim victory in this MLS encounter.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Portland are +205 here and the draw is +155, with San Diego on offer at +170.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -250.

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Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+290

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+155

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-417

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-104

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-132

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-227

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+175

Anders Dreyer Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Anders Dreyer is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +125.

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

First

+125

Anytime

+400

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+165

Anytime

+550

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

First

+175

Anytime

+575

Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC)

First

+180

Anytime

+600

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Corey Baird (SDFC)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+240

Anytime

+800

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Amahl Pellegrino (SDFC)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

David Costa (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+510

Anytime

+1700

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1600

Andrés Reyes (SDFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Felipe Carballo (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Willy Kumado (SDFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+125

Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+118

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+116

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-110

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-112

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-139

Corey Baird (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-143

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-143

Amahl Pellegrino (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-149

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-192

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-227

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-417

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Portland Have Four Wins From Previous Ten Home Games

Portland have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

San Diego have gone unbeaten away in the last ten games. Mikey Varas' men have clocked up nine wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Providence Park meeting saw San Diego claim a 4-0 win over Portland.

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	3.10	1.50	1.60	7	3	8	2
San Diego Away Stats		9-1-0	4.20	2.90	1.30	8	2	8	2

• 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 San Diego Lineups & Team News

Check the Portland vs SDFC team news before you place your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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