Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 20 April 2025
Prediction for the EPL match which will take place on April 20. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Claim Welcome Bonus🏠 Portland Timbers: forms and statistics
The Portland Timbers, at the start of their 2025 MLS season, have shown a quite consistent form among the other teams in the tournament. They currently occupy the 4th position after registering 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They've looked especially sharp in recent outings. In fact, the Timbers boast an unbeaten five with a solid record of DWWDW, coming into this fixture in high spirits following their superiority complex rooter with a 4-2 triumph against Sporting Kansas City. Those numbers saw them holding 55% possession for the day, winning 7 corners, registering 8 builds but with 16 fouls called on themselves and 4 yellow cards awarded.
Much at home, Portland have shown strength, a formline of LWDW suggesting that they are very hard to beat at Providence Park. Defensive problems remain, as they have conceded in their last 3 outings, and 5 of their last 7 games have featured over 10.5 corners, showing a high tempo and end-to-end football.
In club news, the Timbers strategically acquired attacking midfielder Omir Fernandez from Colorado Rapids on April 18. Fernandez provides some proven creativity and depth to the team after such impressive play that saw him scoring 17 times and assisting 13 times in 153 MLS appearances. Portland finished the monetary reorganization by trading an international roster slot to Inter Miami in return for $270,000 GAM, adding financial versatility.
Portland Timbers Lineup
🔖 Expected Lineup: J. Pantemis, Ian Smith, Jamal Miller, Finn Surman, J. Mosquera, David Ayala, D. Chara, S. Moreno, David Costa, Antony Alves, K. Kelsy
⛔️ Out: None
👤Head coach: Phil Neville
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✈️ Los Angeles FC: form and statistics
LAFC has been going through quite a ride, and at the moment, they are seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 4 wins against 4 defeats-in other words, no draws. Their last five matches have been inconsistent (LWLLW), and they're especially vulnerable from away from home, having lost three of their four road games (LWLLL).
Their latest outing was a tough 2-1 win over San Jose. They had 49% possession, managed only four corner kicks, had a total of four shots on target with more surprising things - no yellow cards, which is rather disciplined for an LAFC side. Just like Portland, LAFC, too, have conceded goals in their last three matches and have featured in games exceeding 4.5 cards in five out of their last seven fixtures, thus showing their aggressive nature.
On the other hand, head coach Steve Cherundolo announced his intention to resign next season, leaving to return to Germany on personal ground. However, his record continues to speak volumes as he has earned trophies in different competitions with a 66% win rate in MLS. With that comes the strong possibility that he'll be on his way to say good bye at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, MLS is eyeing a very bright but highly insistent future for Thomas Müller at Bayern Munich. The most well-off agency through the signatures of LAFC now is promising to bring European stardom to an already star-studded roster.
Los Angeles FC Lineup
🔖 Expected Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Aaron Long, M. Chanot, E. Segura, S. Palencia, Igor, M. Delgado, R. Hollingshead, Nathan Ordaz, O. Giroud, D. Bouanga
⛔️ Out: Jeremy Ebobisse, L. Dellavalle
👤Head coach: Steven Cherundolo
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📊 Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC: Head-to-Head Statistics
Portland wins: 6 | LAFC wins: 9 | Draws: 6
LAFC won 1-0 in preseason during their previous meeting. The LAFC have recently been unbeaten in three matches against Portland. to note, Portland have conceded in each of their last three meetings, and 5 out f the last 7 meetings had more than 10.5 corners, reflecting season-long trends.
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📉 Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC: Betting Trends & Odds
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Portland’s last 5 and LAFC’s last 6 matches. With both defenses conceding regularly, BTTS looks solid. (BTTS - 1.6 Odds)
- Both clubs are averaging over 2.6 goals per match combined. The attacking talent (Giroud, Bouanga, Kelsy, Moreno) should ensure a high-scoring affair. (Over 2.5 - 1.727 Odds)
- Portland games average 11.2 corners, LAFC 9.6. With both teams pushing wide, corners are likely to rack up. (Over 9 corners - 1.61 Odds)
- Bouanga has scored 4 in his last 5 MLS matches. Portland’s defense has shown gaps, especially in transitions. (Denis Bouanga to Score - 2.10)
💡Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Match Prediction 20 April 2025
The matchup promises to be one of the most entertaining for the weekend. Both teams attack well but tend to defend poorly from time to time. Portland has the momentum and home advantage, but really, LAFC has a lot of raw talent in its roster capable of putting up a fight.
With goals, cards, and corners trending up, expect this contest to be a real nail-biter. Portland's midfield looks strengthened by Fernandez, while LAFC will rely on Giroud's experience and Bouanga's current form. This might not be the most defensively polished affair, but it certainly provides excitement for the punters.
⚽ Match prediction 1: Both Teams to Score – YES
⚽ Match prediction 2: Over 2.5 Total Goals
⚽Match prediction 3: Denis Bouanga Anytime Goalscorer
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