Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 23/08
USA - MLS
Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Los Angeles and Portland Timbers meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 23/08 (Sunday), at BMO Stadium (The Banc), at 03:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Los Angeles have won 2 time(s). Portland Timbers have won 3. Los Angeles are the favourites with a 57% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers.
Prediction for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.42
Confidence
83%
Last updated: 23-08-2026
Overview Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
Los Angeles are favourites, with a 57% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Portland Timbers win are at 5.76 and a draw at 4.85.
In the MLS, Los Angeles have 10 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 35 goal(s) scored and 21 conceded, having Denis Bouanga as top scorer with 10 goal(s). Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have 8 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 37 goal(s) scored and 36 conceded, and Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez as top scorer with 9 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Los Angeles and Portland Timbers, all had under 9.5 corners.
Los Angeles are unbeaten against Portland Timbers in 3 matches.
Los Angeles have conceded goals in all of their last 18 clashes against Portland Timbers.
Los Angeles are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving Los Angeles, all had under 2.5 goals.
Los Angeles have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.
In the last 7 matches involving Portland Timbers, all had over 2.5 goals.
Portland Timbers have conceded goals in their last 9 matches in the league.
In the last 3 matches involving Portland Timbers, all had under 9.5 corners.
In the last 3 matches involving Portland Timbers, the first half had 2 or more goals.
Head-to-head between Los Angeles and Portland Timbers
In 22 clashes, Portland Timbers have the advantage over Los Angeles: 8 win(s) against 7 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/04/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Portland Timbers 2-1 Los Angeles.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Los Angeles: current form
Los Angeles have played 21 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
10 win(s), 4 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.62 point(s) per match
35 goals scored (1.67 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (10 goal(s))
- 26/10/2026Los AngelesLA GalaxyD2226/10/2026MLSLos Angeles
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LA Galaxy2 - 2D - 17/10/2026New York City FCLos AngelesD1117/10/2026MLSNew York City FC
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Los Angeles1 - 1D - 15/10/2026Los AngelesAustinW3115/10/2026MLSLos Angeles
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Austin3 - 1W - 11/10/2026Los AngelesVancouver WhitecapsD1111/10/2026MLSLos Angeles
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Vancouver Whitecaps1 - 1D - 27/09/2026DallasLos AngelesL1027/09/2026MLSDallas
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Los Angeles1 - 0L
Portland Timbers: current form
On the other side, Portland Timbers also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the MLS:
8 win(s), 3 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.35 point(s) per match
37 goals scored (1.85 per match)
Top scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (9 goal(s))
- 25/10/2026Portland TimbersCharlotteW3225/10/2026MLSPortland Timbers
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Charlotte3 - 2W - 18/10/2026Portland TimbersColorado RapidsD0018/10/2026MLSPortland Timbers
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Colorado Rapids0 - 0D - 15/10/2026LA GalaxyPortland TimbersL2015/10/2026MLSLA Galaxy
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Portland Timbers2 - 0L - 11/10/2026Sporting KCPortland TimbersD3311/10/2026MLSSporting KC
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Portland Timbers3 - 3D - 27/09/2026San Jose EarthquakesPortland TimbersL3127/09/2026MLSSan Jose Earthquakes
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Portland Timbers3 - 1L
Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers key players
In the MLS, Denis Bouanga carries Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)'s attack with 10 goal(s).
The playmaker is Heung-Min Son, leading in assists with 8. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez is the name that frightens the most for The Timbers with 9 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, David Costa leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers statistics in the MLS
Los Angeles have an average of 11 corners and 1.86 cards per match. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have 10.8 corners and 1.95 cards. See the numbers for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers in the table below.
Los Angeles
Home
Portland Timbers
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.621.35
- 48%Wins40%
- 52%First to Score35%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.671.85
- Conceded/game11.80
- xG1.471.53
- xGA1.461.86
Trends
- 38%Both Score75%
- 52%Clean Sheet5%
- 19%Failed to Score20%
More tips for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers in the MLS:
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
The match between Los Angeles and Portland Timbers has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.
Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.
That's why we're going with BTTS.
Correct score prediction for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
The favoritism in the odds points to Los Angeles. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Los Angeles 1-0 Portland Timbers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
Check out where to watch the live match between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Los Angeles and Portland Timbers
The line-ups for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Portland Timbers line-up
The Portland Timbers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
Match: Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 23/08/2026
Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: BMO Stadium (The Banc)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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