The match between Los Angeles and Portland Timbers will be held at BMO Stadium on 26 July. Unsurprisingly, this Western Conference clash will be one of the more interesting Major League Soccer matches this week. We urge you to check out our essential Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers betting tips before placing a wager on this game.
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Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers prediction: Will Phil Neville secure first win?
Key Stats
- The visitors’ manager has two draws and two losses in four official games against this opponent.
- Coach Steven Cherundolo, on the other hand, has a fascinating 4-3-1 record versus the Timbers.
- Portland Timbers’ last success against LAFC came almost two years ago on 10 September 2023.
Correct score prediction: Los Angeles 3-2 Portland Timbers
Two consecutive matches between the two teams at BMO Stadium ended in 3-2 wins for LAFC, which is why we offer this top Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers prediction. Moreover, LAFC did way better than their rivals during the regular part of the 2024 MSL season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: LAFC can’t go wrong
- HOME: 13/25 (1.52) – 65.8%
- DRAW: 71/20 (4.55) – 22.0%
- AWAY: 49/10 (5.90) – 16.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Priced at 16/5 (4.20), Over 4.5 total goals seems like a risk worth taking. After all, our top Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers prediction does have a 23.8% chance of success this week.
Moreover, you should know that Los Angeles are the bookmakers’ expected winners, as coach Cherundolo’s players keep a strong 65.8% win probability before the start of the game.
Check out the rest of our key football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: Fascinating rivalry
As you can see from the charts below, we saw a total of 22 goals in the last five matches alone! We are surely in for a treat on Saturday.
USA MLS 20/04/25
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC
Friendlies 29/01/25
Los Angeles FC
Portland Timbers
USA MLS 28/04/24
Los Angeles FC
Portland Timbers
USA MLS 13/04/24
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC
USA MLS 10/09/23
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles team news and form: Cherundolo needs backup
Several of Los Angeles’s key performers are out with nasty injuries. 22-year-old midfielder Odin Holm is the key name you should know about, but Lorenzo Dellavalle and team captain Aaron Long won’t play the Timbers either.
Predicted lineup: Lloris (GK), Tafari, Chanot, Palencia, Hollingshead, Delgado, Jesus, Tillman, Bouanga, Ebobisse & Dilrosun
USA MLS 11/05/25
D
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Los Angeles FC
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Houston Dynamo
0
Los Angeles FC
2
USA MLS 27/04/25
D
St. Louis City SC
2
Los Angeles FC
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Portland Timbers
3
Los Angeles FC
3
USA MLS 13/04/25
W
San Jose Earthquakes
1
Los Angeles FC
2
Portland Timbers team news and form: Zac McGraw out
The talented defender is still dealing with his back injury, which means he will not be on the pitch at BMO Stadium. Winger Antony will accompany him, as well as key striker Jonathan Rodriguez.
Predicted lineup: Crepeau (GK), Surman, Zuparic, Fory, Smith, Paredes, Ayala, Mosquera, Moreno, Lassiter & Mora
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
Sporting Kansas City
0
Portland Timbers
1
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Tacoma Defiance
2
Portland Timbers
3
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
San Jose Earthquakes
4
Portland Timbers
1
USA MLS 28/04/25
W
LA Galaxy
2
Portland Timbers
4
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Los Angeles FC
3
Portland Timbers
3
Player to watch: Denis Bouanga
Denis Bouanga is the top finisher for Los Angeles this season. So far, he has scored 13 goals, which is eight more than the currently second-best LAFC finisher, Nathan Ordaz. Moreover, the Gabonese winger also has five assists under his belt, which is an added plus in favour of our top Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers predictions.
Bouanga knows how to handle point-hungry Timbers
In the previous meeting between the two clubs, it was Bouanga who stole the show. He scored and assisted, which was crucial for the 3-3 tie at Providence Park.