Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction

Major League Soccer · Thu 20 Aug 2026
USA flag USA : Major League Soccer
Portland TimbersLDWWW
3 - 1
Full time · HT 1 - 1
San DiegoDDDLW
Kick-offThu 20 Aug, 03:30
Our tip1 @ 1.90 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Portland TimbersLDWWW
02 Nov 26HHouston Dynamo3 - 1Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26ASt. Louis City3 - 2Major League Soccer
25 Oct 26HCharlotte3 - 2Major League Soccer
18 Oct 26HColorado Rapids0 - 0Major League Soccer
15 Oct 26ALos Angeles Galaxy0 - 2Major League Soccer
San DiegoDDDLW
31 Oct 26ASt. Louis City1 - 0Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26AVancouver Whitecaps1 - 4Major League Soccer
25 Oct 26HSeattle Sounders2 - 2Major League Soccer
18 Oct 26ALos Angeles Galaxy2 - 2Major League Soccer
15 Oct 26HHouston Dynamo3 - 3Major League Soccer

Head to head

Portland Timbers 3 · Draws 2 · San Diego 3 (8 meetings)

20 Aug 26Portland Timbers3 - 1San DiegoMajor League Soccer
26 Apr 26San Diego1 - 2Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
10 Nov 25San Diego4 - 0Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
02 Nov 25Portland Timbers2 - 2San DiegoMajor League Soccer
27 Oct 25San Diego2 - 1Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
19 Oct 25Portland Timbers0 - 4San DiegoMajor League Soccer
24 Aug 25San Diego0 - 0Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
12 Feb 25Portland Timbers3 - 0San DiegoFriendlies Clubs

Full head to head: Portland Timbers vs San Diego →

Our prediction

Portland Timbers to win

@ 1.90
Double chance
12  •  Portland Timbers or San Diego
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.33
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips in Major League Soccerlast 30 days
40/7553%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 67%Under 2.5: 33%
Expected goals
2.45Portland Timbers
3.45Total
1.00San Diego

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 Portland Timbers win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 8% @ 8.00
2 – 2 Draw 6% @ 9.50
3 – 1 Portland Timbers win 6% @ 10.00 ✓ Final score
1 – 2 San Diego win 6% @ 10.00

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

Portland Timbers74%
Draw9%
San Diego17%

Odds (1X2)

11.90
X4.10
23.30

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

Portland Timbers7th46 pts
San Diego13th38 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 341978 4064
2 FC Dallas 3416108 1158
3 St. Louis City 3415910 1154
4 San Jose Earthquakes 34141010 652
5 Houston Dynamo 3414911 051
6 Los Angeles FC 34121111 1247
7 Portland Timbers 3413714 146
8 Seattle Sounders 34121012 -246
9 Real Salt Lake 3413615 145
10 Minnesota United FC 34111112 -244
11 Los Angeles Galaxy 34111112 -744
12 Colorado Rapids 3412715 -343
13 San Diego 3491114 -638
14 Austin 3481016 -2334
15 Sporting Kansas City 347522 -4126