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 20:30 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.

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
22	Portland Timbers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
24	San Diego	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Kamal Miller, David Da Costa, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Kristoffer Velde, Kevin Kelsy, Antony.

San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos (GK), Ian Pilcher, Christopher McVey, Manu Duah, Luca Bombino, Anibal Godoy, Jeppe Tverskov, Onni Valakari, Anders Dreyer, Corey Baird, Amahl Pellegrino.

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.

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 +750. 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

+240

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

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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

-105

First

+320

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-179

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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

-132

Under 9.5

-108

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

San Diego Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+130

X

+600

2

-120

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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.

The bookies have San Diego at +114 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 47% likely to win this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, Portland Timbers are available at +195.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Portland are +230 here and the draw is +155, with San Diego on offer at +155.

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 -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+290

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+155

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-400

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+118

2

-161

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-110

2 Hcp -0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+160

Anders Dreyer is the First Goalscorer favourite at +320. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -105.

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

First

-105

Anytime

+320

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

First

+180

Anytime

+575

Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Corey Baird (SDFC)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Amahl Pellegrino (SDFC)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+260

Anytime

+850

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

David Costa (Portland)

First

+390

Anytime

+1200

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+540

Anytime

+1700

Andrés Reyes (SDFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Felipe Carballo (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Willy Kumado (SDFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+115

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+115

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+114

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-110

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-119

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Corey Baird (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-139

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-141

Amahl Pellegrino (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-143

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-156

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-179

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-189

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-278

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-435

David Ayala (Portland)

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

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

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

Portland Timbers vs San Diego Lineups & Team News

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