LAFC vs Portland Timbers Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous fixture between the two sides ended in a draw.

Los Angeles FC (LAFC) are ready to take on Portland Timbers in the round 25 match of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two Western Conference clubs will take place at the BMO Stadium.

Los Angeles Football Club have looked in good touch in their last few games. They secured a 3-3 draw against LA Galaxy in their last game. It was going good for the Black and Gold, but they conceded a couple of late goals, due to which they dropped points.

LAFC will be at home for their next game as well.

Portland Timbers will be under pressure as they have not been able to see any positive outcomes in their last three Major League Soccer games. The Timbers scored a late goal to secure a single point out of their last match. They will be looking to step up here as it is going to be an away fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: LA, California, USA
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date: Saturday, July 26
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 IST/ 02:30 GMT (Friday, July 25; 22:30 ET/ 19:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

LAFC: L-W-W-W-D

Portland Timbers: L-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Denis Bouanga continues to shine for the Los Angeles Football Club when it comes to Major League Soccer. The 30-year-old Frenchman is coming in after scoring an essential brace in his previous league game. He has 20 goal involvements in 20 league appearances for the Black and Gold this season.

Too slow 🫵Denis carries it all the way from midfield to score ⏩ https://t.co/UCsI13ZoWH pic.twitter.com/ApEeOZktZ2

— LAFC (@LAFC) July 20, 2025

Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers)

The 31-year-old forward from Chile will be one of the important players for the Timbers in the absence of Antony. In 22 MLS games this season, Felipe Mora has scored five goals and also has three assists to his name for the Portland Timbers.

He is going to play a crucial part in the final third for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Portland Timbers are on a three-match winless run.
• The Timbers have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last 11 games.
• LAFC are on a four-match unbeaten run.

LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win @1/2 Betway
• Denis Bouanga to score @3/1 William hill
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Aaron Long, Maxime Chanot and a couple of other LAFC players are injured, hence keeping them out of action. Eddie Segura is suspended and will also miss out.

Portland Timbers will be without the services of Antony, David Da Costa and Jonathan Rodriguez as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

LAFC won: 9

Portland Timbers won: 6

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Tafari, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Igor Jesus, Delgado; Dilrosun, Ordaz, Bouanga

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Crépeau (GK); Surman, Zuparic, Fory; Mosquera, Ayala, Paredes, Smith; Moreno, Lassiter; Mora

Match Prediction

Both of these teams are side by side on the points table and are going to come up with an entertaining fixture here. LAFC are likely to come up victorious against the Portland Timbers in their next Major League Soccer clash.

Prediction: LAFC 3-1 Portland Timbers

Telecast Details

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