San Diego vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Nov 2025

MLS Betting Preview: San Diego vs Portland Timbers

San Diego host Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Sunday 9 November. Our betting preview features expert MLS predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Timbers Should Be Able to Cover the Line

Portland +1 looks like the bet to place on the Asian Handicap. You can secure a price of -114 that the visitors prosper with a one-goal advantage and there’s cash back for a narrow defeat against San Diego.

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Last H2H Saw Timbers Triumph on Penalties

Portland Timbers and San Diego FC met on Saturday night, with Portland Timbers triumphing at home on penalties (2-2 AET). San Diego enjoyed 61% possession, while Portland won the shots on target 7-4. Amahl Pellegrino and Hirving Lozano were on the scoresheet for San Diego, with Kristoffer Velde and Gage Guerra finding the net for Portland.

Looking back to the previous 4 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. 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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SDFC have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 9.2 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Southern California club have averaged 64.0% possession and 6.3 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 2.9 corners from 8.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Top scorer is Anders Dreyer on 8 goals, while Amahl Pellegrino has racked up 4 and Hirving Lozano 2. Amahl Pellegrino and Jeppe Tverskov are tied for the most assists on 3.

Portland have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 9.5 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Phil Neville's side average 44.6% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.8 goals from 9.4 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Kristoffer Velde, Felipe Mora and Kamal Miller score 2 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Antony, Ariel Lassiter and Kristoffer Velde who have all made 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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, Corey Baird, Amahl Pellegrino.

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

San Diego vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our San Diego vs Portland Timbers betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We’ve found some value by selecting Portland +1 at odds of -114 for this MLS game. This bet looks really appealing based on the numbers and we’re happy to take this price with confidence.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide MLS betting predictions.

Key San Diego vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Portland in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Portland in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in any of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by SDFC in 3 of their last 4 games against Portland.

Timbers +1 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Diego 1 - 1 Portland

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Onni Valakari Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Onni Valakari (SDFC) can be wagered to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -154. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Onni Valakari Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-118

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Kristoffer Velde to Score +475

Kristoffer Velde (Portland) has scored two goals in his past five MLS matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +475 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Kristoffer Velde Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-192

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Corners Prediction

San Diego Over 5.5 Corners -150

San Diego have covered the 5.5 corners line in four consecutive home games, with Portland conceding over 5.5 corners in their past three matches. San Diego should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -150 are 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

9.20 6.30 2.90

Home

8.60 6.40 2.20

Away

8.90 3.90 5.00

Portland

Total

10.60 5.00 5.60

Home

10.70 5.70 5.00

Away

10.50 5.00 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-132

San Diego Corners

Over 5.5

-150

Under 5.5

+110

Portland Corners

Over 2.5

-163

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-400

X

+750

2

+380

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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

The favourites have a 64% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with San Diego chalked up at -175 to land a win in this MLS clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Portland Timbers have been priced up at +390.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Portland are +340 here and the draw is +165, with San Diego on offer at +106.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+350

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+165

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-500

X2

+132

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+260

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-109

2 Hcp +1

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+130

Anders Dreyer Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Anders Dreyer is priced at +320 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of -111.

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

First

-111

Anytime

+320

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

First

+145

Anytime

+460

Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC)

First

+150

Anytime

+500

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Corey Baird (SDFC)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

First

+205

Anytime

+650

Amahl Pellegrino (SDFC)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

First

+410

Anytime

+1300

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

David Costa (Portland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1700

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1700

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Franco Negri (SDFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+140

Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+138

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+112

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-118

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-116

Corey Baird (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-119

Amahl Pellegrino (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-120

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-159

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-164

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-167

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-192

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-213

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-385

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Christopher McVey (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-769

Franco Negri (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-1000

San Diego Have Four Wins From Previous Ten Home Games

San Diego have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Portland are winless over their previous seven games on their travels. The Oregon outfit have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

San Diego beat Portland 2-1 when the teams last met at Snapdragon Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
San Diego Home Stats		4-2-4	2.40	1.20	1.20	4	6	5	5
Portland Timbers Away Stats		1-3-6	1.80	0.50	1.30	3	7	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. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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