Toronto FC vs Portland Timbers Live Stream, Predictions (Jun 28)

📏 Form Guide

Toronto FC

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Toronto FC go into this fixture following a 1-1 MLS draw against New York Red Bulls.

In that game, Toronto FC managed 48% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. The only player to score for Toronto FC was Theo Corbeanu (51'). At the other end, New York Red Bulls had 8 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. Mohammed Sofo (20') was the scorer for New York Red Bulls.

It’s been seldom in recent games that Toronto FC haven’t conceded. The reality is that Toronto FC have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 6 of their previous 6 clashes, shipping 9 goals on the way.

Portland Timbers

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In their previous fixture, Portland Timbers drew 1-1 in the MLS tie with San Jose Earthquakes.

In that game, Portland Timbers managed 62% possession and 13 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. The only player to score for Portland Timbers was Juan David Mosquera (71'). San Jose Earthquakes had 16 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. Preston Judd (90') was the scorer for San Jose Earthquakes.

Looking at their form, and Portland Timbers have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, letting opponents get 6 goals in total. In defence, Portland Timbers could really do with shoring things up. That trend might not be carried forward into this next game, of course.

👥 Head to head

Checking out their prior head to head duels stretching back to 23/05/2015, both clubs have shared the honours with Toronto FC winning 3 of those games, Portland Timbers 3 and 0 being draws in normal time.

A sum of 18 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 10 from The Reds and 8 being from The Timbers. The average number of goals per game works out to 3.

The previous league fixture featuring these clubs was MLS match day 35 on 13/08/2022 and the score finished Toronto FC 3-1 Portland Timbers.

In that match, Toronto FC had 57% possession and 23 shots on goal with 12 of them on target. The scorers were Jonathan Osorio (41'), Lorenzo Insigne (79') and Federico Bernardeschi (85').

For their opponents, Portland Timbers had 3 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. Josecarlos Van Rankin (73') was the scorer.

The match was refereed by Nima Saghafi.

🗞️ Team News: Toronto FC

Deandre Kerr (Ankle injury), Kobe Franklin (Ankle injury), Nicksoen Gomis (Achilles tendon surgery) and Federico Bernardeschi (unknown injury) aren’t available for Toronto FC gaffer Robin Fraser.

It seems likely that The Reds may well make use of the 3-5-2 system for this game, beginning the first half with Sean Johnson, Kosi Thompson, Kevin Long, Sigurd Rosted, Derrick Etienne Jr., Matthew Longstaff, A. Coello Camarero, Maxime Dominguez, Raoul Petretta, Theo Corbeanu and Ola Brynhildsen.

🗞️ Team News: Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers manager Phil Neville has some current player fitness concerns. Antony (Hamstring injury), Zac McGraw (Back injury), Ariel Lassiter (Metacarpal fracture) and Jonathan Rodríguez (Knee injury) are names that won’t be on the team sheet.

We’re of the thinking that The Timbers seem likely to utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation, starting the game with James Pantemis, Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, David Costa, Omir Fernandez and Felipe Mora.

💡 Prediction

We’re of the opinion that Toronto FC will have their work cut out to register a score against this Portland Timbers side who we reckon will gain the upper hand.

We’re going for a very even match with a 0-1 advantage for Portland Timbers at the end of the match.

A close call.

💵 ⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?

Checking the betting prices for this game on the 90 minute result market, the win for Toronto FC can be had for 2.9, backing the draw is 3.4 and staking on the win for Portland Timbers gets you 2.38. Those are the top prices on offer as of now.

Lucas Pereira, 17:02 28/06/2025