Los Angeles FC will look to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Colorado as they host Portland Timbers on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at 04:30. LAFC has been strong at home, with a 50% win rate over their last 10 matches, averaging 2.10 goals per game overall. Their defense has been solid too, conceding only 0.60 goals per game. Los Angeles has a good chance to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their recent form, especially since they have scored in 80% of their home matches.
Portland Timbers come into this game with impressive recent form, winning 60% of their last 10 matches and scoring an average of 4.20 goals per game overall. They have been especially prolific on the road, with an average of 4.33 goals scored per away match. Portland’s offense is firing on all cylinders, but their defense has been less reliable, conceding 1.70 goals per game. They are unbeaten in their last few away fixtures, making them a tough opponent.
Recent high-scoring matches suggest this is likely. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Home Win (superior quality).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 03:30.
What is our Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Los Angeles FC 2 - 1 Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Denis Bouanga @ -163 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Denis Bouanga @ 300 Odds
- To be Booked: Jimer Fory @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers +1.5 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +2 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: LAFC to Win @ -334 Odds
- Clean Sheet: LAFC - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferLos Angeles FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwddwdll | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwddl | 1.83 |
| Away | wdwl | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.33 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.46 | 1.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.64 | 1.59 | 1.71 |
Portland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdwwwlwlw | 1.90 |
| Home | ldwwwww | 2.29 |
| Away | wll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.20 | 4.14 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.57 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 1.79 | 1.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.34 | 1.31 | 1.40 |
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Los Angeles FC (32%)
22 Matches
Portland Timbers (36%)
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Past Results
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