Portland Timbers continue to struggle at the start of the season, coming off a 3-2 defeat to Houston Dynamo and still missing Fernandez, McGraw, and Mosquera. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 away win. Portland’s form is worrying: just two wins in their last ten, conceding 2.50 goals per match. Even at home they are inconsistent, averaging 1.80 goals scored but allowing 2.60. BTTS has landed in 80% of their recent home outings, and they have failed to keep a single clean sheet across their last ten matches. Bassett and Bonetig remain doubtful, adding further defensive concerns.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are in far better shape at the start of the season despite injuries to Paintsil, Puig, and Rindov. The Galaxy are unbeaten in their last ten (7W, 3D), collecting an impressive 2.40 points per game. Their attack is thriving at 2.00 goals scored per match, while the defense has tightened significantly—conceding just 0.50 overall and keeping 60% clean sheets. Away from home, they average 2.40 goals scored and have not lost in their last five trips.
H2H records are balanced, though BTTS has landed in 15 of 19 meetings (79%). Given Los Angeles Galaxy's significantly stronger form, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, with additional value on Los Angeles Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (both sides average high-scoring matches).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 20:45.
What is our Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portland Timbers 1 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Gabriel Pec @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Gabriel Pec @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Edwin Cerrillo @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers +1.5 @ -589 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +2 @ -600 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: LA Galaxy to Win @ -111 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: LA Galaxy to Win/LA Galaxy to Win @ 300 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Portland Timbers - No @ -550 Odds
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View OfferPortland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwldlwlll | 0.70 |
| Home | lwdwl | 1.40 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.40 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.39 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.92 |
Los Angeles Galaxy Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwwdwwd | 2.40 |
| Home | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Away | dwwwd | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 1.80 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.85 | 1.86 | 1.85 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.19 |
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Portland Timbers (32%)
19 Matches
Los Angeles Galaxy (37%)
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