Venue & Game Info
Location: Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205
Kickoff: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), San Diego Sports 760 AM (English), TUDN 1700 AM (Spanish)
Weather Update
Portland Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Clear skies, 63°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph). Perfect fall soccer conditions.
Team Recent Form
Portland Timbers: Need at least a draw to clinch a playoff spot. Recent form: 2-2-1 in last 5, including a 3–0 win over LA Galaxy.
San Diego FC: Most successful expansion team in MLS history. Recent form: 3-1-1 in last 5, including a 4–2 win over Houston. Already clinched playoffs, but a win could secure the top seed in the West.
Injury Report
Portland: No major injuries reported; Phil Neville expected to field strongest XI.
San Diego: Full-strength squad available; no significant absences.
Player Matchups
Portland:
Evander — 11 goals, 8 assists, creative hub.
Felipe Mora — 9 goals, clinical finisher.
Diego Chará — veteran midfielder, tasked with containing San Diego’s transitions.
San Diego:
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano — 12 goals, 10 assists, marquee signing.
Valentín Castellanos — 15 goals, Golden Boot contender.
Carlos Gruezo — defensive midfielder, balances San Diego’s high press.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Portland and San Diego FC.
San Diego already hold the record for most road wins (11) by an expansion team.
Betting Trends
Portland: 7-4-5 at home this season; unbeaten in last 3 at Providence Park.
San Diego: 11 road wins, tied for most in MLS this season.
Over has hit in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 matches.
Both teams have scored in 3 of Portland’s last 4 games.
MATCH ODDS
Portland Timbers + 190 Draw + 250 San Diego FC + 120
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
