Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction & Preview

Portland Timbers arrive in strong form (WDWWL) and are well-fancied to back 1X against San Diego at Providence Park, with our model giving this a 74% probability at odds of 1.36.

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Thu, Aug 20, 2026 |

Portland Timbers

3
02:30
VS

San Diego

1

Our Expert Prediction

Tip

1X

Odds

1.36

Probability

74%

Match Odds

Home Win

2.05

Draw

4.00

Away Win

3.20

Expected Goals (xG)

A measure of shot quality — higher xG means more dangerous chances created

Portland Timbers
1.59
San Diego
1.41

Match Statistics

Portland Timbers vs San Diego

30%   Possession   70%

5   Shots on Target   6

83%   Pass Accuracy   91%

0   Corner Kicks   7

15   Fouls   11

0 2 3
1 1 0

Head to Head History

Previous encounters between Portland Timbers and San Diego

Sun, Apr 26, 2026
01:30
San Diego
San Diego
1 - 2
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Major League Soccer
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
02:00
San Diego
San Diego
4 - 0
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Major League Soccer
Sun, Nov 2, 2025
01:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
01:30
San Diego
San Diego
2 - 1
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Major League Soccer
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
01:00
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
0 - 4
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
02:30
San Diego
San Diego
0 - 0
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Major League Soccer
Wed, Feb 12, 2025
21:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
3 - 0
San Diego
San Diego
League Friendlies Clubs

Portland Timbers - Recent Matches

Thu, Aug 20
02:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
3 - 1
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
W
Sun, Aug 16
22:00
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
2 - 1
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Major League Soccer
L
Fri, Aug 14
02:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
3 - 1
Club Tijuana
Club Tijuana
League Leagues Cup
W
Mon, Aug 10
02:15
Club America
Club America
3 - 1
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Leagues Cup
L
Fri, Aug 7
02:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
5 - 2
Puebla
Puebla
League Leagues Cup
W
Sun, Aug 2
02:45
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
2 - 1
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders
League Major League Soccer
W
Sun, Jul 26
02:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
2 - 1
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
League Major League Soccer
W
Thu, Jul 23
02:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
FC Dallas
FC Dallas
League Major League Soccer
D
Fri, Jul 17
02:30
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders
1 - 5
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
League Major League Soccer
W
Sun, May 24
01:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
1 - 3
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
League Major League Soccer
L

Portland Timbers Form Analysis

Portland Timbers come into this fixture in good form, having won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 9 during that run, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Key contributors in front of goal include A. Lassiter (3 goals), K. Velde (2 goals) and D. Da Costa (2 goals). Their most recent outing ended in a victory against San Diego (3–1) in the Major League Soccer. Their recent momentum makes them a threat going into this fixture.

San Diego - Recent Matches

Thu, Aug 20
02:30
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
3 - 1
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
L
Sun, Aug 16
02:30
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
0 - 1
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
W
Thu, Aug 13
02:15
San Diego
San Diego
3 - 2
Puebla
Puebla
League Leagues Cup
W
Mon, Aug 10
02:00
San Diego
San Diego
1 - 0
Club Tijuana
Club Tijuana
League Leagues Cup
W
Fri, Aug 7
02:00
Club America
Club America
3 - 1
San Diego
San Diego
League Leagues Cup
L
Sun, Aug 2
00:30
Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC
1 - 1
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
D
Sun, Jul 26
01:30
San Diego
San Diego
1 - 0
FC Dallas
FC Dallas
League Major League Soccer
W
Thu, Jul 23
01:30
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
1 - 0
San Diego
San Diego
League Major League Soccer
L
Sun, May 24
01:30
San Diego
San Diego
2 - 4
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps
League Major League Soccer
L
Sun, May 17
01:30
San Diego
San Diego
3 - 3
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
League Major League Soccer
D

San Diego Form Analysis

San Diego arrive in good form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses across their last 5 fixtures. They have netted 7 goals and let in 8, averaging 1.4 goals per game going forward. Key contributors in front of goal include Gabriel Pirani, A. Dreyer and O. Soe. Most recently, they recorded a defeat against Portland Timbers (1–3) in the Major League Soccer. They arrive here with confidence and will be difficult to stop.

Injury & Suspension Report

Portland Timbers

A. Aravena
Hip Injury
A. Bonetig
Upper Back Injury
J. Mosquera
Foot Injury

San Diego

A. Dreyer
Red Card
P. Sisniega
Back Injury

Major League Soccer - Standings

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Written by

Matoski

Football Analyst & Predictor · HelloPredict

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