LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers prediction and betting tips on April 28, 2025
Game Prediction
As part of the MLS regular season, on April 28, 2025, LA Galaxy will face Portland Timbers. The visitors will try to take advantage of their opponent's issues to secure a win.
Our Prediction for LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers
The club from Los Angeles finished second in the West during the regular season last year. However, their playoff performance was excellent. Sequentially defeating Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United, and Seattle Sounders, they went on to beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the final to claim yet another MLS Cup. Their opponent from Oregon managed to grab a wildcard spot with 47 points but was then soundly beaten by Vancouver Whitecaps.
Despite that, Phil Neville stayed in Portland. Now his team, strengthened by several signings including David Costa from Lens and Kevin Kelsy from Shakhtar, shook off a tough start with two defeats in the first three games and have since put together an unbeaten streak. They extended this run against Los Angeles with an entertaining 3-3 draw. The reigning champions, at the start of this stretch, only managed to beat Herediano in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. After getting past the Costa Ricans (0-1, 4-1), they then scored one less than Tigres (0-0 at home, 2-3 in Mexico). At the same time, in MLS, they mostly lost, and only drew with Portland Timbers, Minnesota, and Houston Dynamo. Against Austin in the last round, they were defeated again, albeit 0-1.
Fagundez and company are averaging just 0.67 goals per match, while conceding much more—1.78. The visitors have improved their stats to a 1.78/1.44 ratio.
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Key Stats and Trends
- LA Galaxy have won only one match in all competitions in 2025
- 56% of Galaxy games end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.44
- Portland Timbers are unbeaten in their last six matches
- 56% of Portland’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.22
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Possible Starting Lineups
LA Galaxy (probable lineup): McCarthy - Nelson, Jorgensen, Torres, Yamane - Cerrillo, Sanabria Majole, Paintsil, Fagundez, Gabriel Pec - Ramirez
Portland Timbers (probable lineup): Pantemis - Smith, Miller, Serman, Mosquera - Ayala, Chara, David Costa, Alves, Moreno - Kelsy
Previous Matches: LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers
Last season, the clubs exchanged home wins. In March, they drew 1-1 in Portland.
Free Prediction for LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers
The hosts are still, perhaps by inertia, considered the favorites here. But against this opponent, the visitors should look to extend their unbeaten run (odds – 1.75).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the MLS regular season standings.