BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET
Broadcast: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
Match Overview
A high-stakes Western Conference clash unfolds as Los Angeles FC host the Portland Timbers in a battle for playoff positioning. LAFC sit fifth in the West with 36 points from 21 matches, while Portland trail by just two points in sixth, having played two more games. LAFC are unbeaten in their last four matches, including a dramatic 3–3 draw against LA Galaxy, while Portland are winless in three but salvaged a late point last weekend. The Black & Gold have dominated recent head-to-heads, going four straight without a loss against the Timbers.
Team Form & Stats
| Category | LAFC | Portland Timbers |
| Record | 10–5–6 (36 pts) | 9–7–7 (34 pts) |
| Goals Scored | 39 | 32 |
| Goals Conceded | 27 | 32 |
| Home Record | 6–2–3 | 3–5–2 (Away) |
| Last 5 Matches | D–W–W–W–L | D–L–L–W–L |
| Head-to-Head (Last 5) | 2 Wins | 1 Win, 2 Draws |
LAFC have outscored opponents 31–17 over their last 14 league matches, while Portland have scored just 12 goals in their last 13 games, struggling without top scorer Antony.
Key Players to Watch
Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga – 13 goals, 7 assists
MLS All-Star and leading scorer; netted twice in the LA derby.
Javairô Dilrosun – 2 goals, 3 assists
Creative winger with pace and flair.
Nkosi Tafari – Anchoring the backline in Segura’s absence
Key to LAFC’s defensive stability.
Hugo Lloris (GK) – Veteran captain and organizer
Third-fewest goals conceded in the West.
Portland Timbers
Felipe Mora – 5 goals
Needs to rediscover early-season form to spark attack.
Santiago Moreno – 3 assists in last 10 matches
Playmaker with vision and dribbling ability.
Omir Fernandez – Scored stoppage-time equalizer last week
Emerging threat in midfield.
Maxime Crépeau (GK) – Experienced shot-stopper
Will be tested by LAFC’s dynamic front line.
Tactical Breakdown
LAFC Strategy:
Attack through Bouanga and Dilrosun in transition.
Press high and exploit Portland’s shaky road defense.
Use Tafari and Lloris to organize a depleted backline.
Portland Strategy:
Sit deep and counter through Moreno and Mora.
Target LAFC’s weakened center-back pairing.
Stay compact and frustrate LAFC’s buildup.
LAFC are unbeaten in last 4 vs. Portland, including a win at BMO Stadium.
Portland are winless in 5 straight road games, losing each of their last 3 away.
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles FC – 230 Draw + 360 Portland Timbers + 475
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 24, 2025
