Los Angeles FCAttacking momentumPortland Timbers

Preview

  • Los Angeles vs. Portland Timbers in the Group Stage of the 2026 MLS kicks off at 03:30 GMT on 2026-08-23.
  • In the last meeting, Jack Cassidy has beaten 1 time M. Dos Santos, with no draws and no victories for M. Dos Santos.
  • Los Angeles have 4 players sidelined: Igor Jesus (Knee Injury), D. Martinez (Leg Injury), S. Palencia (Groin Injury), T. Hasal (Arm Injury) and Portland Timbers face 4 absences: A. Aravena (Hip Injury), J. Mosquera (Foot Injury), A. Bonetig (Upper Back Injury), I. Smith (Ankle Injury).
  • Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-3-3, Los Angeles should be met by Portland Timbers's expected 4-2-3-1.
  • The previous match saw J. Shaffelburg lead Los Angeles with a 6.9 TheyScored rating, and K. Kelsy top-rating for Portland Timbers at 6.3.
  • Los Angeles were beaten 0-1 by Colorado Rapids, whereas Portland Timbers secured a win 3-1 against San Diego.
  • Los Angeles's form is 1-2-2 recently, but Portland Timbers are on a roll with 3-0-2 in their last 5 matches.
  • Los Angeles have clearly got the edge H2H: in 25 meetings, they've beaten Portland Timbers 9 times, with 8 draws and only 8 losses.
  • Our model forecasts 2-1 for Los Angeles, bolstered by their 7-1-3 home record and an average of 2.00 goals per game.

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Los Angeles FC is going head to head with Portland Timbers on 23/8/2026 02:30 GMT for the USA MLS. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Los Angeles FC v Portland Timbers H2H statistics!