Los Angeles vs Portland Tim. Prediction 26 July 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Los Angeles and Portland Timbers promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Both teams are eager to solidify their positions on the table, currently sitting fifth and sixth, respectively. Los Angeles have been in confident form, winning five of their last ten matches, with their attack proving effective at 1.5 goals per game. Portland Timbers are navigating a challenging period but remain competitive thanks to a solid defense. Their last encounter ended in an exciting 3-3 draw, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming showdown.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 20 April 2025 and ended in a 3-3 draw. Let's take a look at the comparative stats from that encounter (with Portland Timbers as the home side):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 9.
πStatistical preview of the official matches between Los Angeles and Portland Timbers:
- 21 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 6, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 38 for Los Angeles, 33 for Portland;
- average total in the first half - 1.67, in the second half - 1.71;
- average total goals per match - 3.38.
Head-to-head statistics Los Angeles - Portland Tim.

Los Angeles Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring a home game for Los Angeles against LA Galaxy. The match concluded with a 3-3 draw.
The game statistics were as follows (Los Angeles vs LA Galaxy):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Los Angeles are in fine form and continue to impress their fans with consistent performances. The team sits fifth in the standings, thanks to a potent attacking game that averages 1.86 goals per match. However, their defense can be shaky at times, conceding around 1.29 goals per game. The squad favors an aggressive style of play, focusing on ball control and quick transitions from defense to attack, which often results in action-packed matches. In their latest encounter with Portland, the club showcased their resilience by drawing 3-3.
Match Results: Los Angeles

Portland Timbers Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, where they faced Portland Timbers away from home. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Portland Timbers are currently in sixth place and are looking to elevate their game following a string of inconsistent performances, with three wins and five losses in their last ten matches. Their main strength lies in their organized defense, conceding just 1.39 goals per match while scoring at a similar rate. The team favors a cautious approach, focusing on counter-attacks, which allows them to effectively exploit opponents' weaknesses on the road.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.67;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: Los Angeles (home) vs Portland Timbers (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 10;
- wins: 5 (41.67%) vs 3 (30%);
- losses: 2 (16.67%) vs 4 (40%);
- draws: 5 (41.67%) vs 3 (30%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.4).
- Los Angeles scored in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 games (MLS).
- Los Angeles scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 6, draws - 7.
Statistics: Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
- matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 23;
- wins: 10 vs 9;
- win percentage: 48% vs 39%;
- losses: 5 vs 7;
- draws: 6 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Portland Timbers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games against Los Angeles (MLS).
- Portland Timbers won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games.
- Portland Timbers won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.81, the guests - 1.57;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.38;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
- average total in the tournament: 3.14 vs 2.78;
- average total goals scored: 1.86 vs 1.39;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.86 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.83;
- Los Angeles : average total at home in the tournament - 1.92;
- Portland Timbers: average total away in the tournament - 1.3;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 0.9 (away - 0.25).
- Los Angeles have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Portland Timbers.
- Los Angeles have scored over 1.5 goals in 12 of last 14 games (MLS).
- Los Angeles have scored over 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Los Angeles : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.52; at home field - 5.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.25.
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83, away - 3.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 3.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.38 (2.19 for home team and 2.19 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5 (2.09 for home team and 2.91 for away team).
Los Angeles : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.71; at home - 1.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.75.
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.17, away - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 8 times.
Statistics: Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Los Angeles at home - 4 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away - 4 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Los Angeles at home - 4 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers away - 1 (25%).
- Los Angeles have scored and conceded in 15 of last 16 games against Portland Timbers (MLS).
- Los Angeles have scored and conceded in 13 of last 15 games against Portland Timbers.
- Los Angeles have scored and conceded in last 8 home games against Portland Timbers (MLS).
- Los Angeles have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games against Portland Timbers.
β Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, a tense matchup with plenty of chances is anticipated. Taking into account the head-to-head statistics and the season's trends for these clubs, betting on both teams to score appears to be the most reasonable prediction. This is supported by the trend in their encounters (this scenario has occurred in 15 of the last 16 games) and offers a relatively high odds among the available options.