- Matchup: San Diego FC vs Portland Timbers
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: Apple TV
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This exciting encounter at Snapdragon Stadium will see the Timbers (11-11-12) clash with SDFC (19-6-9) this Sunday. San Diego is favored at -130, while Portland is listed at +110. The over/under is set at 3 goals. Expected goalkeepers for the match are C.J. dos Santos for San Diego and James Pantemis for Portland.
San Diego FC has surrendered 41 goals this season, averaging 1.21 goals against per 90 minutes. Their opponents have made 138 shots on target. The team has achieved 11 clean sheets, which is approximately 32.4% for the season. San Diego has accumulated 62 yellow cards and 1 red card so far. They currently rank 11th in expected goals with 54.4, while their expected goals against (xGA) figures at 46.4. This season, they average 1.85 points per game with a total of 63 points, placing them 2nd in the MLS with 53 assists. With a goal differential of +23, they have netted 64 goals and conceded 41. San Diego FC has recorded 98 saves and boasts a 70.3% save percentage this season
The Portland Timbers average 1.3 points per match and have delivered 31 assists, alongside 1 red card. Their clean sheet percentage stands at 20.6%, with a tally of 67 yellow cards accumulated. The Timbers rank 14th in goals conceded with a total of 48, resulting in a goal differential of -7. They possess a save percentage of 71.1% with 166 shots on target faced and currently hold 44 points, positioning them 17th in the league. Their goals against per 90 minutes is 1.41, and they have made 116 saves, earning 7 shutouts. The team has scored 41 goals, with their expected goals sitting at 41.5 this season.
C.J. dos Santos is anticipated to guard the net for San Diego. Throughout his career, he has played 2,880 minutes, recording 92 saves. He allows an average of 1.34 goals per 90 minutes, with a total of 43 goals conceded, resulting in a save percentage of 68.1%. In 32 starts, he has faced 135 shots and has achieved 10 shutouts, resulting in a clean sheet rate of 31.3% throughout his career (17 wins, 5 losses, 10 draws).
For Portland, James Pantemis will be the primary goalkeeper. Over 67 career starts, he has given up 95 goals and made 213 saves, earning a save percentage of 69.4% and a shutout percentage of 23.7%. His goals against per 90 minutes stand at 1.41, with a career record of 29 wins, 20 losses, and 18 draws. Pantemis has achieved 16 shutouts and defended against 307 shots over his 6,063 minutes in goal.
Corey Baird is a key player to watch for San Diego. The American forward has netted 31 goals in 11,526 professional minutes. He has made 133 starts in his career and averages 0.24 goals per 90 minutes, along with 23 assists and a total of 85 points throughout his professional journey.
Santiago Moreno leads the Portland attack and will be a player for defenders to keep an eye on. He averages 0.19 goals per 90 minutes and has made 109 starts, accumulating a total of 9,246 professional minutes, scoring 20 goals. He has contributed 29 assists throughout his career, totaling 69 points.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Portland Timbers (-130)
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