Round One of the MLS Playoffs wraps up tonight on the West Coast, as San Diego FC hosts the Portland Timbers. Seven other teams have booked their ticket to the conference semifinals, and only one spot remains. Minnesota United is without an opponent for now, but after tonight, they will either take on the No. 1 team in the conference, or the only Cinderella story of the tournament. Let’s get into our favorite picks of this MLS Playoff contest.
So far we’ve had success in the MLS overall and in the playoffs.
- MLS Overall YTD
- 63-62-7 (50.4%)
- +6.86u
- Average Odds: +112
And we’re back to positive in the postseason, let’s keep moving forward.
- MLS Playoffs YTD
- 7-7-2 (50%)
- +1.45u
- Average Odds: +109
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San Diego FC vs. Portland Timbers MLS Betting Insights
Antony has assisted in both playoff matches against San Diego
In the Eastern Conference, we have the No. 1 ranked Philadelphia Union facing No. 5 New York City FC, while No. 3 Inter Miami takes on No. 2 FC Cincinnati. In the West we see chalk across the board as well, as No. 2 Vancouver hosts No. 3 LAFC, and No. 4 Minnesota advances to face one of these two teams. Will the hosts keep the streak going and take down the eighth seeded Timbers?
We’ve seen four matches already between these clubs, with San Diego winning two matches, and two going to a 90 minute draw. The Timbers were fortunate enough not only to force the tie last match but also to win it in penalties to send the series back to San Diego for Match 3 tonight, but the hosts have certainly dominated nearly every contest.
Matchup Information – San Diego vs. Portland Timbers – November 9
- Venue & Location: Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego, CA)
- Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Kick Off: 9:00 p.m. Eastern
- Broadcast: Apple TV+
San Diego vs. Portland Timbers Betting Odds
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Moneyline
- San Diego FC -192
- Draw +395
- Portland Timbers +470
Spread
- San Diego FC -1.5 (+128)
- Portland Timbers +1.5 (-155)
Total
- Over 3.5 (+112)
- Under 3.5 (-134)
San Diego has earned at least 61% of possession in all four matches against the Timbers this season, winning the corner kick battle in all four as well, and they outshot their foes in three of four. In two matches at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego has gained an average of 67.5% possession, outshooting Portland 27-15 and earning 13 corner kicks while holding the Timbers to just four.
In fact in Match 1 of this series, the Timbers did not earn a single corner kick in their 2-1 loss. This San Diego team is the top club in the conference for a reason, and at home they will be too much to handle.
San Diego FC vs. Portland Timbers MLS Picks and Predictions
Anders Dreyer and San Diego FC are back at home tonight for the MLS Playoffs
Best Bet: San Diego FC ML/Portland Team Total Under 1.5 SGP (-122) BetOnline
Might be getting a little cute here, but in no world do I see the Timbers netting two goals. Not only have they failed to produce offense against this specific team this season, they shouldn’t even be here. They bombarded their opponent with shots with their backs against the wall in Match 2, and I think that home whistle might’ve been a little late in order to let them equalize in the 90’+8′ minute. Regardless, coming down from that to face a motivated San Diego team on the road is going to hit them like a brick wall.
This season on the road, the Portland Timbers were shutout nine times. Nine times? Nine times…the same number of Ferris Bueller absences so far this semester. That’s over half of their away matches. They only netted two goals or more three times on the road this year, and have been held to one goal or less in their last 13 away from home.
San Diego was one of the highest scoring teams in the West this year, while Portland allowed the second most goals of playoff clubs from their conference. Offensively, Portland only netted 41 in 34 matches, while San Diego allowed just 41 throughout the regular season. This team is equipped to go far, and they are much more talented than the Timbers. They should be pissed off that they even have to play this match, so strap up and leave no doubt in front of your home crowd.
Prediction: San Diego FC Wins 2-0 (+900)
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