MLS: LAFC vs. Portland Timbers Picks — Hosts to Bounce Back to Winning Ways? (Jul 25)

LAFC will be aiming to put a rare setback behind them when they return to MLS action on Friday night against the Portland Timbers.

The Californian club could only play out a 3-3 draw against city rivals LA Galaxy last time out. However, their excellent attacking quality could still be hard to ignore this weekend.

The Portland Timbers have failed to win in their last three matches in the MLS. Last weekend, they could only play out a 1-1 draw against Minnesota. However, they remain in a promising position for a playoff finish.

LAFC vs. Portland Timbers Overview

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LAFC vs. Portland Timbers Head-to-Head Record

LAFC have avoided defeat in the last four matches against the Portland Timbers. However, the previous encounter in the 2025 season ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw in April.

LAFC Team News

Eddie Segura will be suspended after being sent off in the recent 3-3 draw against LA Galaxy. The defender is likely to be replaced by Maxime Chanot.

Possible Lineup

H. Lloris (GK); S. Palencia, I. Jesus, M. Chanot, Y. Yeboah, T. Tillman, M. Delgado, A. Smoliakov, D. Bouanga, J. Ebobisse, N. Ordaz

Portland Timbers Team News

The Timbers will be without influential forward Antony on Friday evening. Jonathan Rodriguez is also missing for the traveling team in California this weekend.

Possible Lineup

M. Crepeau (GK); J. Fory, D. Zuparic, F. Surman, I. Smith, D. Ayala, C. Paredes, J. Mosquera, A. Lassiter, S. Moreno, F. Mora

LAFC vs. Portland Timbers Picks

The Portland Timbers have won just 30% of their away matches this season, and they have allowed an average of 1.6 goals per 90.

Therefore, LAFC look like the solid chance to bounce back to winning ways after landing victories in 67% of their home matches in 2025.