Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2026
Portland Timbers vs San Diego Predictions
There are several reasons to back Portland on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of +108. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for San Diego.
Check out the complete Portland vs San Diego betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Portland Timbers vs San Diego Preview
Portland Timbers clash with San Diego at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Wednesday 19 August.
Portland Timbers have landed two MLS home wins on the spin. It was an away defeat to Chicago Fire in their last league clash, losing 2-1 at Soldier Field. Marti Cifuentes' team boasted 63% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Finn Surman getting the goal.
San Diego FC got the win in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph occurred away from home at BMO Stadium when playing Los Angeles FC. San Diego enjoyed 60% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Anders Dreyer striking late with the winner.
H2H: Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-1 Timbers Victory
The most recent head-to-head saw Portland land a 2-1 away victory over San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium. The previous 6 H2H games have ended in three San Diego victories, two draws and a solitary win for Portland.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Portland Timbers |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 22 |  San Diego |
27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47:47 | 32 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. Portland have had 57.2% possession and 5.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.6 corners.
Top goalscorer is Kevin Kelsy on 7 goals, while Felipe Mora and Cole Bassett have both bagged 3. David Da Costa is the top assists maker on 6.
SDFC have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 12.0 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Mikey Varas' side average 54.9% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.
Marcus Ingvartsen is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Anders Dreyer is on 4 and David Vazquez on 3. Anders Dreyer has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Cole Bassett, Jose Caicedo, Ariel Lassiter, David Da Costa, Kristoffer Velde, Kevin Kelsy.
San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos (GK), Dagur Dan Thorhallsson, Manu Duah, Ian Murphy, Kieran Sargeant, Onni Valakari, Jeppe Tverskov, Gabriel Pirani, Alex Mighten, Marcus Ingvartsen, Lewis Morgan.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Portland record a victory and they are priced at +108 to win this MLS clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of MLS stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
The top betting apps make it a 48.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
There are lots of different ways to back Portland and this includes combining them with the Both Teams to Score No betting option. Get bigger odds for this selection.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
San Diego
Portland are available at +650 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
David Costa (Portland) can be backed at +102 to have one or more shots on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Kristoffer Velde (Portland) has netted four goals in his past ten MLS home matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +220 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Portland have had a corner average of 7.00 in the past 5 matches, with San Diego averaging 3.00 corners in their previous 5 away games. We can’t pass up the chance to back -102 that Portland have the most corners.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Portland to come out on top, both teams to score accompanied by David Costa (Portland) to have one or more shots on target.
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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.
Portland Timbers are the +102 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 50% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the latest odds. San Diego are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +210.
There are various ways to back Portland and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -132 currently available that they beat San Diego and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -286.
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Favourite Vincent Janssen is priced at +410 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +125.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Portland haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Providence Park. Marti Cifuentes' team have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
San Diego have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Portland beat San Diego on penalties (2-2 after 90 mins) when they last met at Providence Park.
| 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
Avoid surprises — review the Portland vs SDFC team news before you bet. Get the latest predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and injury news right here.
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Substitutes
- 11Antony
- 14Vincent Janssen
- 15Eric Miller
- 21Diego Chara
- 22Omir Fernandez
- 23Ian Smith
- 25Trey Muse
- 80Joao Ortiz
- 88Gage Guerra
San Diego Substitutes
- 18Duran Ferree
- 19David Vazquez
- 20Anibal Godoy
- 27Luca Bombino
- 33Oscar Verhoeven
- 70Alejandro Alvarado
- 90Amahl Pellegrino
- 97Christopher McVey
- 99Elias Achouri
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 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 55:21 | 60 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 60:29 | 50 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48:36 | 47 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50:42 | 47 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 45:36 | 46 |
| 6 | Inter Miami | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 64:50 | 46 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49:39 | 45 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49:39 | 45 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34:32 | 44 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 47:38 | 43 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43:30 | 41 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 54:44 | 39 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 35:35 | 38 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38:38 | 36 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37:44 | 36 |
| 16 | Orlando City | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 48:64 | 34 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 34:51 | 33 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 41:36 | 33 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 55:64 | 33 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40:44 | 32 |
| 22 | San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47:47 | 32 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35:47 | 31 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 34:42 | 30 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 39:43 | 29 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40:49 | 29 |
| 27 | Toronto FC | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 39:51 | 29 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 32:45 | 27 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 34:54 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 32:65 | 21 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 41:12 | 40 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26:13 | 29 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 25:12 | 28 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:17 | 27 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:11 | 26 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:20 | 26 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:14 | 25 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25:15 | 25 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34:24 | 24 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23:17 | 23 |
| 15 | FC Dallas | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 16 | Philadelphia | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23:13 | 22 |
| 17 | San Diego | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 18 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19:16 | 20 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 29:28 | 20 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 22 | Inter Miami | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 35:26 | 19 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19:15 | 18 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:18 | 17 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 27 | NY Red Bulls | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 18:26 | 15 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 19:23 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18:26 | 12 |
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