San Diego vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: San Diego vs Portland Timbers

San Diego host Portland Timbers in this MLS match at Snapdragon Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Timbers to Make it a Close Encounter

We’re confident with our pick of Portland +1 on the Asian Handicap and you can land odds of -114 that they draw or defeat San Diego. Money is returned if the underdogs are beaten by one goal.

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SDFC Looking to Build on Previous Win

San Diego FC won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. Away from home against San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park, they made it three victories on the spin. Mikey Varas' team enjoyed 55% possession and had four shots on target, while Marcus Ingvartsen and Anders Dreyer scored one goal each.

Portland Timbers have lost in back-to-back MLS outings. In a recent home game at Providence Park, they were turned over 3-2 by FC Cincinnati. The Oregon outfit had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 55% possession and six shots on goal, while Kevin Kelsy netted twice.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	San Diego	27	16	4	7	52	33	19	52:33	52
16	Portland Timbers	26	10	7	9	35	37	-2	35:37	37

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SDFC have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts. They have averaged 60.1% possession and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Anders Dreyer and Milan Iloski lead the way with 7 goals, while Hirving Lozano has scored 3. Anders Dreyer is the top assists maker with 8.

Portland have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 8.5 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Phil Neville's side average 54.3% possession, 6.0 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Kevin Kelsy and David Da Costa with 2, while Cristhian Paredes has 1. Look no further than Santiago Moreno for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

San Diego predicted lineup (4-3-3): CJ dos Santos (GK), Aiden Harangi, Manu Duah, Christopher Mcvey, Luca Bombino, Anibal Godoy, Jeppe Tverskov, Onni Valakari, David Vazquez, Anders Dreyer, Tomás Ángel.

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): Maxime Crépeau (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Joao Ortiz, David Costa, David Ayala, Antony, Kevin Kelsy, Ariel Lassiter.

San Diego vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top San Diego vs Portland Timbers 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

Portland +1 could be the bet to place for this MLS clash. We can wager them at -114 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key MLS stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key San Diego vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Portland in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Portland in 9 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in 10 of their last 14 games at home.

Timbers +1 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Diego 1 - 1 Portland

There are attractive odds of +750 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Ariel Lassiter Under 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Ariel Lassiter (Portland) can be backed at -156 to fail to have a shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Ariel Lassiter Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-156

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David Costa to Score +600

David Costa (Portland) has registered two goals in his past eight MLS matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +600 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest David Costa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

San Diego Under 5.5 Corners -120

The past 10 San Diego matches have involved them having an average of 3.90 corners, with Portland conceding under 5.5 corners in their last six games. There’s a chance to go under the San Diego Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -120 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

San Diego

Total

8.00 3.90 4.10

Home

8.40 5.80 2.60

Away

8.20 3.10 5.10

Portland

Total

10.70 6.00 4.70

Home

10.50 6.00 4.50

Away

8.60 4.40 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

San Diego Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Portland Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+750

2

+295

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San Diego vs Portland Timbers 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.

Latest Odds Suggest San Diego Win

Some will want to go ahead and back San Diego at -192 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 66% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Portland Timbers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +410.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back San Diego at +104, go for Portland at +360 or take the draw at +165.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -175 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+380

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+104

X

+165

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-526

X2

+143

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-125

2 Hcp +1

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Anders Dreyer Top of First Goalscorer List

You will find Anders Dreyer at +390 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +106 that he finds the net at anytime.

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

First

+106

Anytime

+390

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

First

+160

Anytime

+475

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

First

+165

Anytime

+525

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

David Costa (Portland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Bombino Lucas (SDFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Franco Negri (SDFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+143

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+125

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+112

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-119

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-172

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-156

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-175

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-233

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-417

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-313

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-345

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-476

Bombino Lucas (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Franco Negri (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-476

San Diego Have Five Wins From Previous Ten Home Games

San Diego have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Portland have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
San Diego Home Stats		5-2-3	2.70	1.70	1.00	4	6	4	6
Portland Timbers Away Stats		3-2-5	2.70	1.10	1.60	5	5	4	6

• 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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San Diego vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

The SDFC vs Portland team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and injury news right here.

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