Portland Timbers vs San Diego: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 20/08

Main prediction: Portland Timbers to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance Portland Timbers

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The MLS 2026 renews a clash that has history. Portland Timbers and San Diego meet again this 20/08 (Thursday), at Providence Park, at 03:30.

In their last 5 clashes in the leagues they participate in, Portland Timbers have won 3 time(s) and score 2.4 goals per match. Meanwhile, San Diego have won 2. Portland Timbers lead the betting with a 46% chance of winning.

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Prediction for Portland Timbers vs San Diego

Overview Portland Timbers vs San Diego

Portland Timbers are favourites, with a 46% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a San Diego Football Club win are at 3.2 and a draw at 4.72.

In the MLS, Portland Timbers have 7 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 34 goal(s) scored and 35 conceded, having Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez as top scorer with 9 goal(s). Meanwhile, San Diego have 6 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 33 goal(s) scored and 29 conceded, and Marcus Ingvartsen as top scorer with 11 goal(s).

In the last 5 clashes between Portland Timbers and San Diego, all had over 2.5 goals.

In the last 4 clashes between Portland Timbers and San Diego, the first half had 2 or more goals.

In the last 3 clashes between Portland Timbers and San Diego, all had over 9.5 corners.

Portland Timbers have conceded goals in all of their last 5 clashes against San Diego.

In the last 6 matches involving Portland Timbers, all had over 2.5 goals.

Portland Timbers have conceded goals in their last 8 matches in the competition.

San Diego are unbeaten in 3 matches in the league.

In the last 4 matches involving San Diego, all had under 2.5 goals.

In the last 3 matches involving San Diego, all had over 9.5 corners.

Head-to-head between Portland Timbers and San Diego

In 6 clashes, San Diego have the advantage over Portland Timbers: 3 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 26/04/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: San Diego 1-2 Portland Timbers.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Portland Timbers vs San Diego, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Portland Timbers: current form

Portland Timbers's attack is firing: an average of 2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.

See their performance in this edition of the MLS:

7 win(s), 3 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.26 point(s) per match

34 goals scored (1.79 per match)

Top scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (9 goal(s))

San Diego: current form

For the visitors, San Diego have played 19 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

• 6 win(s), 6 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

• Performance: 1.26 point(s) per match

• 33 goals scored (1.74 per match)

• Top scorer: Marcus Ingvartsen (11 goal(s))

Portland Timbers vs San Diego key players

In the MLS, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez carries Portland Timbers's attack with 9 goal(s).

The playmaker is David Costa, leading in assists with 6. In the whole season, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez has 9 goal(s).

On the other side, Marcus Ingvartsen is the name that frightens the most for San Diego Football Club with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Anders Dreyer leads in assists with 7. In the whole season, Marcus Ingvartsen has accumulated 11 goal(s).

Portland Timbers vs San Diego statistics in the MLS

Portland Timbers have an average of 11 corners and 1.95 cards per match. Meanwhile, San Diego have 9.31 corners and 2.21 cards. See the numbers for Portland Timbers vs San Diego in the table below.

Portland Timbers

Home

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San Diego

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.26
  PPG
  1.26
• 37%
  Wins
  32%
• 32%
  First to Score
  53%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.79
  Scored/game
  1.74
• 1.84
  Conceded/game
  1.53
• 1.55
  xG
  1.38
• 1.83
  xGA
  1.46

Trends

• 74%
  Both Score
  53%
• 5%
  Clean Sheet
  32%
• 21%
  Failed to Score
  16%

More tips for Portland Timbers vs San Diego

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Correct score prediction for Portland Timbers vs San Diego

The favoritism in the odds points to Portland Timbers. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Portland Timbers 1-0 San Diego. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Portland Timbers vs San Diego

Check out where to watch the live match between San Diego and Portland Timbers:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Portland Timbers and San Diego

The line-ups for Portland Timbers vs San Diego 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.

Portland Timbers line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

San Diego Football Club line-up

The San Diego starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Portland Timbers vs San Diego

Match: Portland Timbers vs San Diego

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 20/08/2026

Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Providence Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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