Our Predictions
San Diego FC just beat Portland 2-1 in Game 1 and have a strong record in recent meetings, including a 4-0 win. Their odds of 2.25 show they’re favorites even away from home. The visitors have greater momentum, sharper attack, and playoff confidence.
Both teams have scored in four of their last five matches. In their latest meeting, both sides scored. Odds of 1.40 make this highly likely, given Portland’s need to attack and San Diego’s form up front.
Recent games have been open, with three or more goals in both the last playoff match and Portland’s previous home games. The market odds at 1.44 support another high-scoring clash, driven by both teams needing a result.
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Welcome to Extratips – Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC: MLS Playoffs Preview & Predictions
The MLS playoffs heat up as Portland Timbers host San Diego FC on November 2nd. Kickoff is set for 01:30. San Diego heads north with a confident edge after securing a 2-1 win in Game 1, thanks to early goals by Valakari and Dreyer. This is only San Diego’s first year in the playoffs, but they’ve shown nerves of steel, especially with a composed performance last match even after Portland pulled one back.
Looking at the odds, San Diego FC are slight favorites at 2.25 to win, while Portland are offered at 2.80, and a draw sits at 3.90. Bookmakers expect plenty of goals—both teams to score ‘Yes’ is just 1.40, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.44, underlining the attacking strengths.
Neither side can coast: San Diego leads 1-0 in the best-of-three but will want to finish the job, while Portland is under pressure to even the series at home. Recent direct matches have San Diego unbeaten—0-0 draw (Aug), then a 2-1 win (Oct), and a big 4-0 result in Portland’s last visit. At Providence Park, the Timbers have been up and down, but their home crowd brings energy. San Diego’s away form has improved, blooded by playoff pressure and away upsets.
With top scorers on both sides and high stakes, expect a match with fireworks and momentum swings.