Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Match Analysis
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Home Win |
64.6%
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| BTTS | Yes |
75.1%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
87%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Home / Home |
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| Correct Score | 2-1 |
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Los Angeles FC
Portland Timbers
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Los Angeles FC
33 matches
Portland Timbers
25 matches
| Los Angeles FC | Statistic | Portland Timbers |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Wins | 9 |
| 8 | Draws | 5 |
| 8 | Losses | 11 |
| 58 | Goals For | 45 |
| 33 | Goals Against | 45 |
| 1.76 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.8 |
| 1 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.8 |
| 15 | BTTS Yes | 18 |
| 24 | Over 1.5 | 23 |
| 18 | Over 2.5 | 18 |
| 10 | Over 3.5 | 13 |
| 15 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 5 | Failed To Score | 6 |
| 4.41 | Shots On Goal | 4.65 |
| 12.72 | Total Shots | 13.2 |
| 5.45 | Corners | 4.75 |
| 46.5% | Ball Possession | 50.9% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
From a tactical perspective, this fixture features Los Angeles FC's more proactive style and Portland Timbers's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Portland Timbers. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Los Angeles FC come in with stronger recent momentum, which could help them control the rhythm for longer periods. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Los Angeles FC expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Portland Timbers in 4-1-4-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Portland Timbers having the stronger overall control. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.
Los Angeles FC come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 2 place with 34 points after 19 matches. The return of 10 wins, 4 draws, and 5 defeats, together with goals at 35:19, reflects very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Much of their attacking edge comes through Denis Bouanga (9 goals), David Martínez Morales (4 goals), Son Heung-min (3 goals), with creative support from Son Heung-min (6 assists), Denis Bouanga (2 assists), Tyler Boyd (2 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, they have managed 7 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.
So far, Portland Timbers have built a campaign that leaves them 8 in the table on 24 points from 18 matches. Their overall return of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses with goals at 33:33 reflects good form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by Kevin Kelsy (9 goals), Cole Bassett (3 goals), Felipe Mora (3 goals), with creative support from David Pereira Da Costa (6 assists), Kristoffer Velde (4 assists), Brandon Bye (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 2 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Los Angeles FC won 5 times, Portland Timbers won 5 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 23:23 from Los Angeles FC's perspective. 9 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 11 matches, with an average of 3.07 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 48:18 | 30 | 43 |
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W
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W
D
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| 2 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 30:26 | 4 | 39 |
D
L
W
W
W
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Los Angeles FC
Home
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23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 36:22 | 14 | 36 |
D
D
L
L
D
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| 4 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 39:33 | 6 | 34 |
D
L
L
L
L
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| 5 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 41:37 | 4 | 34 |
D
L
W
W
D
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| 6 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 33:30 | 3 | 34 |
D
W
D
W
D
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| 7 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 31:28 | 3 | 31 |
W
L
W
W
W
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| 8 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 40:33 | 7 | 30 |
W
W
L
W
D
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| 9 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 30:32 | -2 | 29 |
D
W
L
D
D
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| 10 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 34:33 | 1 | 28 |
L
L
L
D
D
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| 11 |
Portland Timbers
Away
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22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 39:39 | 0 | 28 |
L
D
W
L
W
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| 12 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 24:29 | -5 | 26 |
D
D
L
L
L
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| 13 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 28:35 | -7 | 26 |
L
D
W
L
D
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| 14 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 28:41 | -13 | 24 |
W
D
W
L
L
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| 15 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20:54 | -34 | 15 |
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L
D
L
L
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