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

📏 Form Guide

Toronto FC

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Toronto FC go into this game following a 1-1 MLS drawn match versus New York Red Bulls.

In that match, Toronto FC managed 48% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Toronto FC was Theo Corbeanu (51'). New York Red Bulls got 8 attempts 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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Last time out, Portland Timbers drew 1-1 in the MLS tie with San Jose Earthquakes.

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

If we look at their past head to head duels stretching back to 23/05/2015, there has been little between the sides with Toronto FC winning 3 of those games, Portland Timbers 3 and 0 being drawn after 90 minutes of play.

An aggregate of 18 goals were scored between the two sides in this period, with 10 for The Reds and 8 for The Timbers. The average goals per game has been 3.

The previous league encounter between these sides was MLS match day 35 on 13/08/2022 when it finished Toronto FC 3-1 Portland Timbers.

That time, Toronto FC had 57% possession and 23 attempts at goal with 12 on target. The goals were scored by Jonathan Osorio (41'), Lorenzo Insigne (79') and Federico Bernardeschi (85').

For their opponents, Portland Timbers got 3 shots on goal with 2 on target. Josecarlos Van Rankin (73') scored.

The referee was Nima Saghafi.

📋 Team News: Toronto FC

Deandre Kerr (Ankle injury), Kobe Franklin (Ankle injury), Nicksoen Gomis (Achilles tendon surgery) and Federico Bernardeschi (unknown injury) will not be taking part for Toronto FC manager Robin Fraser.

It seems likely that The Reds should kick off with a 4-3-3 formation in the match featuring Sean Johnson, Zane Monlouis, Kevin Long, Sigurd Rosted, Raoul Petretta, A. Coello Camarero, Maxime Dominguez, Matthew Longstaff, Derrick Etienne Jr., Ola Brynhildsen and Theo Corbeanu.

ℹ️ Team News: Portland Timbers

We’re of the thinking that The Timbers will likely utilise a 5-4-1 lineup with a starting lineup of James Pantemis, Antony, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Juan Mosquera, Jimer Fory, Santiago Moreno, Diego Chara, David Ayala, David Costa 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 2.4. Those are the top prices on offer as of now.

Lucas Pereira, 14:01 28/06/2025