LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Predictions
Main Match Prediction
Galaxy To Win @ -106
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We’re Backing Galaxy to Win
There’s every chance that LA Galaxy can get the upper hand over Portland and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -106 look too good to resist.
Take a closer look at our complete LA Galaxy vs Portland betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Preview
LA Galaxy meet Portland Timbers at Dignity Health Sports Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Wednesday 14 October.
LA Galaxy were defeated on the road in their last game. St. Louis City won 6-2 at Energizer Park. The Los Angeles team had seven shots on target and 41% possession, with Robert Taylor and Joao Klauss scoring one goal apiece.
Portland Timbers drew on their travels in their previous game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park. Marti Cifuentes’ side managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession, while David Da Costa, Vincent Janssen and Ariel Lassiter were on the scoresheet.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter
Portland haven’t lost to Galaxy in their past four matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Providence Park. The previous 10 H2H matches include three Galaxy victories, two Portland wins along with five draws.
LA Galaxy – Last 10 League Games
Galaxy have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Los Galácticos have averaged 45.9% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 16.1 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Players to Watch
Top goalscorers Joao Klauss and Marco Reus have found the net 3 times, with Robert Taylor scoring 2. Marco Reus is the top assists maker with 2.
Portland Timbers – Last 10 League Games
Portland have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Oregon club average 50.6% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 14.4 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.
Players to Watch
David Da Costa, Vincent Janssen and Kristoffer Velde have top scored with 4, while Ariel Lassiter is next on 3. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Ariel Lassiter, Jimer Fory and Cole Bassett who have all made 2.
Confirmed Lineups
LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-3-3): James Marcinkowski (GK), Calegari, Justin Haak, Carlos Garces, John Nelson, Sergi Roberto, Marco Reus, Pablo Ruiz, Robert Taylor, Joao Klauss, Joseph Paintsil.
Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Ronald Hernandez, Joel Waterman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Joao Ortiz, Jose Caicedo, David Da Costa, Ariel Lassiter, Vincent Janssen, Kristoffer Velde.
Main Match Prediction
There’s every chance that LA Galaxy can win this MLS clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -106 with confidence that a victory can be landed.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of MLS stats that can also help to shape our picks.
Galaxy to Win Probability
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 51.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Robert Taylor (Galaxy) is available at -133 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.
Latest Robert Taylor Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
David Costa (Portland) has scored three goals in his past four MLS matches on the road. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +350 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
Latest David Costa Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by LA Galaxy in their past six home games, while Portland have conceded 4.80 corners on average in their last 5 matches. We think Galaxy might fall short of the mark, with odds of -115 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.
League Games
Galaxy
Total
9.70
4.90
4.80
Home
7.70
4.60
3.10
Away
10.40
5.20
5.20
Portland
Total
9.20
4.30
4.90
Home
9.70
5.50
4.20
Away
10.70
4.80
5.90
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Galaxy Corners
Portland Corners
Most Corners
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LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Galaxy Match Odds Suggest Victory
The favourites are 50% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with LA Galaxy being priced at +102 to come away with a victory in this MLS encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Portland Timbers are trading at +210.
If you think that Galaxy are able to beat Portland, then the -132 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -286.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
João Klauss De Mello Favourite to Score the First Goal
João Klauss De Mello is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +480. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +145.
Player Goals
João Klauss De Mello (Galaxy)
Marco Reus (Galaxy)
Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)
Vincent Janssen (Portland)
Player Shots On Target
Marco Reus (Galaxy)
Kyogo Furuhashi (Galaxy)
Kristoffer Velde (Portland)
Antony Alves Santos (Portland)
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Dignity Health Sports Park
Galaxy Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
LA Galaxy have not tasted defeat at Dignity Health Sports Park in five straight matches. The Los Angeles team have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Portland have not triumphed in five straight away matches. Marti Cifuentes’ side have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Portland were 4-2 victors against Galaxy last time out at Dignity Health Sports Park. We’ve seen the past 8 H2H meetings at Dignity Health Sports Park involve four Galaxy wins. There have also been two draws and two Portland victories.
 LA Galaxy Home Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.50 | 1.20 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
 Portland Timbers Away Stats |
2-3-5 | 3.50 | 1.60 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Galaxy vs Portland team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
LA Galaxy Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
LA Galaxy Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
12
James Marcinkowski
2
Calegari
15
Justin Haak
25
Carlos Garces
14
John Nelson
6
Sergi Roberto
18
Marco Reus
17
Pablo Ruiz
21
Robert Taylor
99
Joao Klauss
28
Joseph Paintsil
41
James Pantemis
12
Ronald Hernandez
2
Joel Waterman
4
Kamal Miller
27
Jimer Fory
80
Joao Ortiz
30
Jose Caicedo
10
David Da Costa
7
Ariel Lassiter
14
Vincent Janssen
99
Kristoffer Velde
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
LA Galaxy Substitutes
- 1Novak Micovic
- 3Julian Aude
- 4Maya Yoshida
- 5Jakob Glesnes
- 8Lucas Sanabria
- 22Elijah Wynder
- 26Harbor Miller
- 27Erik Thommy
- 76Troy Elgersma
Portland Timbers Substitutes
- 11Antony
- 15Eric Miller
- 17Cole Bassett
- 21Diego Chara
- 22Omir Fernandez
- 23Ian Smith
- 25Trey Muse
- 28Alexander Aravena
- 73Eric Izoita
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Expert Analysis by Michael Davis
MLS Analyst
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