Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 3-1 in MLS. Kristoffer Velde opened the scoring, San Diego levelled just before the break, and two second-half goals gave the hosts the win. It was a result built on efficiency rather than possession.
8.4Kristoffer VeldePortland Timbers · Midfielder1 goal · 2 shots · 3 key passesPortland Timbers 3:1 San Diego FC — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
- 17(Foul)
- 45 + 1
Second half2 - 0
- 90 + 1(Foul)
- 90 + 6(Handball)
Live Prediction
Portland Timbers to winWon1.35
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC?
Portland Timbers 3-1 San Diego FC (MLS).
Who scored?
Kristoffer Velde (29', assist Cole Bassett) for Portland Timbers; Gabriel Pirani (45', assist Lewis Morgan) for San Diego FC; Ariel Lassiter (51', assist Jímer Fory) for Portland Timbers; David Perreira da Costa (68', assist Kristoffer Velde) for Portland Timbers.
Was Portland Timbers's win deserved?
Yes — Portland Timbers were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC?
Yellow cards: Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers); Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC).
Standings
Portland Timbers – San Diego FC
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Head to Head meetings
Portland Timbers – San Diego FC
Portland Timbers
San Diego FC
- 3
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 3  |
Scored goals | 11 | 14 |
Average per game | 1.38 | 1.75 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-4 |
Portland Timbers
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 2Draws
- 3Losses
San Diego FC
- 5Matches
- 11Goals
- 2.2Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 4Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
Portland Timbers – San Diego FC
Recent form favours San Diego FC to win
Both teams scored in 9 of the last 9 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.91 | 4.00 | 3.40 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers hold a narrow edge: four wins from five, a 62% lean in CheckLive's read, and the sharper profile. San Diego have won three straight on the road, and H2H is balanced, so expect a tight, open game rather than a cruise.
Home win — Portland Timbers1.91
High confidence70%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
48.3
36.3
CheckSkill
53.2
52
CheckMental
50.8
26.6
CheckLive total56.8 vs 41.4+15.4Portland Timbers: 51 + 5.8 for home advantage = 56.8
More match signals
Portland Timbers (DNB)86%1.44
Over 3.579%1.91
Portland Timbers (−1)83%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Portland Timbers and San Diego FC?
Portland Timbers are the slight favorites. CheckLive's read leans home on form and a narrow edge, though San Diego's three-game winning run keeps this close. Expect a tight match.
Are Portland Timbers in better form than San Diego FC?
Yes: Portland have won four of their last five at home, while San Diego have won three straight on the road. That gives Portland the sharper edge entering a match with only two points between the sides.
Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC?
Both teams to score looks plausible: their seven meetings have averaged 3.7 goals, and both attacks have been productive lately. Portland's home form and San Diego's three-game winning run suggest neither side should be shut out.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories | 0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.91 | 4.00 | 3.40 |