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Portland TimbersLDWWW
San DiegoDDDLWHead to head
Portland Timbers 3 · Draws 2 · San Diego 3 (8 meetings)
Our prediction
Portland Timbers to win
@ 1.90Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Portland Timbers vs San Diego preview and result
Portland Timbers and San Diego met in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 03:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 1 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Portland Timbers a 74% chance of winning, the draw 9% and San Diego 17%. Our pick was Portland Timbers to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.90. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Portland Timbers or San Diego) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.
Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (2.5 for Portland Timbers, 1.0 for San Diego). The chance of three or more goals is 67%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Portland Timbers have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-W-W), scoring 9 and conceding 7. San Diego have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-D-L-W), scoring 9 and conceding 11. In their last 8 meetings, Portland Timbers won 3, San Diego won 3 and 2 ended level. In the table, Portland Timbers are 7th with 46 points and San Diego are 13th with 38 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
Our pre-match prediction is Portland Timbers to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.90. Win chances: Portland Timbers 74%, draw 9%, San Diego 17%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 67%).
What time is Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
Portland Timbers vs San Diego (Major League Soccer) was played on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 03:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Portland Timbers vs San Diego?
The double chance 12 (Portland Timbers or San Diego) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Major League Soccer table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 40 | 64 |
| 2 | FC Dallas |
34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 58 |
| 3 | St. Louis City |
34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 54 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes |
34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 52 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo |
34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 51 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC |
34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers |
34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 46 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders |
34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 46 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake |
34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 45 |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC |
34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 44 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy |
34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids |
34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -3 | 43 |
| 13 | San Diego |
34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 | Austin |
34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -23 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City |
34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -41 | 26 |
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