Portland Timbers vs San Diego prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Portland Timbers to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.90 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.90Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultPortland Timbers to win ✓65% · @1.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.33
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · @1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.47
Portland Timbers vs San Diego preview and prediction
The match
San Diego travel to Providence Park in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 20 August (03:30 WAT) to face Portland Timbers. Portland Timbers are 7th with 46 points from 34 games (in the top half), while San Diego sit 13th on 38 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Portland Timbers's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Chicago Fire 1–2 away. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
San Diego's last 5: WWWLD Most recently they beat Los Angeles FC 1–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 April 2026, finished San Diego 1–2 Portland Timbers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.3 for Portland Timbers and 1.2 for San Diego. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Portland Timbers 65%, draw 14%, San Diego 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Portland Timbers to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.90, above our fair price of 1.55, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Portland Timbers 2–1 San Diego. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portland Timbers65%fair 1.55 · @1.90
Draw14%fair 7.03 · @4.10
San Diego21%fair 4.70 · @3.30
3.52Expected goals
2.31Portland Timbers xG
1.21San Diego xG
69%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–18%
2–08%
3–17%
1–07%
3–06%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 2.3 – 1.2 San Diego expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
Our pick is Portland Timbers to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.90.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 14% and San Diego 21%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 2–1 San Diego, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
Portland Timbers vs San Diego (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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