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Predictions and Tips
Their impending US Open Cup tie sees Tacoma Defiance taking to the field against Portland Timbers on Wednesday.
To see all of our predictions, user poll & stats for Tacoma Defiance v Portland Timbers, scroll down - as well as the best betting odds.
📏 Form Guide

Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 2-1 US Open Cup success over Oakland Roots.
The game was won by Tacoma Defiance in extra time.
Portland Timbers
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Following on from a loss in their previous game against San Jose Earthquakes in MLS action, Portland Timbers and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
In that game, Portland Timbers had 56% possession and 17 shots on goal with 5 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Portland Timbers was Felipe Mora (42'). For their opponents, San Jose Earthquakes had 15 shots at goal with 8 on target. Cristian Espinoza (16', 24'), Cristián Arango (27') and Ousseni Bouda (88') scored for San Jose Earthquakes.
Portland Timbers have been effective going forward in their most recent fixtures, having scored 15 goals in their last 6 matches. This doesn’t mask the fact that Portland Timbers can also improve defensively after being scored against in 5 of those same clashes. Such a pattern won’t necessarily be carried forward here, though.
ℹ️ Team News: Tacoma Defiance
The Tacoma Defiance boss has zero fitness concerns whatsoever ahead of this match thanks to a completely injury-free squad available to select from.
📰 Team News: Portland Timbers
Thanks to a completely healthy squad to choose from, the Portland Timbers manager Phil Neville has zero fitness worries to report coming into this game.
💡 Prediction
When taking all factors into account, Portland Timbers have it within them to be in control for long periods of time and should be able to convert a few of their chances.
In contrast, Tacoma Defiance may well find it hard to make a breakthrough but we do see them managing to get on the scoresheet here.
We therefore think that it’s going to be a comfortable 1-3 winning score for Portland Timbers when the referee blows the final whistle.
Andre Moura, 01:00 07/05/2025
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?

⚽️ Team Focus:
Tacoma Defiance
Competitions: US Open Cup (Round of 32)
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