Portland Tim. vs LA Galaxy Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 March 2025
πIn the upcoming match between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy, spectators are in for an interesting clash. Both teams approach the game with roughly equal motivation as they need to earn points. The season has just started, and the opponents have already exposed all their problems. So, who is better? Let's figure it out. We offer a prediction for the match.
Head-to-Head
πAnalytical overview of previous official games between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy:
- 39 matches played;
- number of wins for the home team - 15, for the visitors - 15, draws - 9;
- number of goals (home/away) - 74 against 66;
- average total goals per match - 3.59.
The last time the sides met was at the Portland Timbers' field. The match took place on 19 September 2024 and ended with a score of 4:2 in favor of the home team.
Head-to-head statistics Portland Tim. - LA Galaxy

Portland Timbers Team Overview
Portland Timbers are not showing their best form this season. The team is positioned at the lower part of the standings. Their attacking potential is limited, averaging 1.1 goals per match, while conceding almost twice as many - 1.9 goals. The club prefers playing on their home ground, but so far, it hasn't been much of a help. In recent matches, Portland rarely scores more than one goal, making them less threatening in attack. The match against Los Angeles is a perfect opportunity to turn things around.
Match Results: Portland Timbers

Los Angeles Galaxy Team Overview
Los Angeles Galaxy has had a poor start to the tournament. Three consecutive losses and last place in the standings. Galaxy is currently unable to compete. The attack is still searching for its form, and the defense is failing. They need to add balance to their tactics, and there is an opportunity to do so with a long season ahead. Fans have the right to expect more.
Match Results: Los Angeles Galaxy
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 15, draws - 9.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 33% vs 0%;
- number of losses: 2 vs 3;
- number of draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 6;
- number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- number of draws: 4 vs 0.
- Portland Timbers has not won in 7 of the last 8 Major League Soccer games against Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Portland Timbers has not won in 8 of the last 9 Major League Soccer games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.9, the guests - 1.69;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.59;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 11.
- Portland Timbers scored in the 2nd half in 8 of the last 9 Major League Soccer home games against Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Portland Timbers scored in the 2nd half in 7 of the last 8 home games against Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Los Angeles Galaxy conceded in the 2nd half in each of their last 5 games.
Prediction on corners
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.67; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.
Los Angeles Galaxy: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.67, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 2.33.
- There have been over 9.5 corners in each of the last 7 Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.72 (1.36 for home team and 1.36 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.84 (1.26 for home team and 1.58 for away team).
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67; at home - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.2.
Los Angeles Galaxy: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 11 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Los Angeles Galaxy away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Los Angeles Galaxy away - 2 (67%).
- Portland Timbers has scored and conceded in 8 of the last 9 games against Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Portland Timbers has scored and conceded in 7 of the last 8 Major League Soccer games against Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Los Angeles Galaxy has scored and conceded in 9 of the last 10 away games.
- Los Angeles Galaxy has scored and conceded in each of their last 6 Major League Soccer away games.
Editor's Prediction
It's difficult to predict the winner in this match, as the opponents are far from ideal. Let's focus on the total, which is often high in their head-to-head encounters. It's quite possible that the match will be full of errors and goal-scoring opportunities, resulting in a plethora of scoring actions. Our bet is on total over 2.5 goals.