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.
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Prediction for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
BTTS - Yes
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))
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))
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
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 64% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.91 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.91 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 27% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 64% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 18% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 64% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.49 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.47 | 1.44 |
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W W D L |
2 |
| Away | L W L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Goals | 3.65 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.85 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 90% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 40% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.59 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.65 | 2.07 |
More tips for Los Angeles vs Portland Timbers
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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
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4
Eddie Martínez
Defender
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5
Ryan Porteous
Defender
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11
Timothy Tillmann
Midfielder
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17
Jeremy Ebobisse
Forward
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18
Jacob Shaffelburg
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19
Tyler Dominic Boyd
Forward
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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24
Ryan Hollingshead
Defender
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31
Cabral Carter
Goalkeeper
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66
Mathieu Choiniere
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91
Nkosi Burgess
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Portland Timbers line-up
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4
Kamal Miller
Defender
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5
Brandon Bye
Defender
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7
Ariel Lassiter
Forward
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10
David Costa
Midfielder
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17
Cole Bassett
Midfielder
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19
Kevin Genez
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20
Finn Surman
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27
Jimer Fory
Defender
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30
José Barrera
Midfielder
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41
James Pantemis
Goalkeeper
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99
Kristoffer Velde
Forward
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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