Venue & Game Details
Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
Kickoff: 6:30 PM PT
Competition: MLS Cup Playoffs, Round One (Best-of-3 series)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Clear skies, mild evening
Temperature: ~67°F at kickoff
Wind: 5–8 mph from the west
Impact: Ideal conditions for attacking play; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
San Diego FC:
Out: None major reported
Questionable: Hirving “Chucky” Lozano (disciplinary absence in Game 1, expected return)
Healthy: Anders Dreyer (MVP finalist), Onni Valakari, GK Rasmus Højlund
Portland Timbers:
Out: None major reported
Healthy: Felipe Mora (brace in Wild Card win), Kristoffer Velde, GK James Pantemis (6 saves in Game 1)
Key Player Matchups
Anders Dreyer (San Diego FW) vs. Portland Backline: Dreyer scored the game-winner in Game 1 and remains San Diego’s most dangerous attacker.
Felipe Mora (Portland FW) vs. San Diego Defense: Mora’s finishing form is Portland’s best chance to break through.
Onni Valakari (San Diego MF) vs. David Da Costa (Portland MF): Valakari’s creativity against Da Costa’s playmaking will dictate midfield tempo.
Recent Team Form
San Diego FC:
Last 5: 4-1, including Game 1 win (2-1).
Strength: Balanced attack, possession dominance.
Weakness: Inexperience in knockout pressure.
Portland Timbers:
Last 5: 3-2, including Wild Card win (3-1 vs. RSL) and Game 2 victory.
Strength: Clinical finishing, resilient defense.
Weakness: Vulnerable against high-tempo attacks.
Series History
2025 Regular Season:
Aug. 23: 0-0 draw at Snapdragon Stadium
Oct. 18: San Diego 4-0 win at Providence Park
2025 Playoffs: Series tied 1-1 (San Diego 2-1 win; Portland 2-0 win)
Trend: San Diego has dominated at home, but Portland has shown resilience in knockout play.
Betting Trends:
San Diego unbeaten at home vs. Portland (1W, 1D).
Portland has scored 2+ goals in 2 of last 3 matches.
Both playoff games have hit Under 3 goals.
Projected Score: San Diego FC 2, Portland Timbers 1
MATCH ODDS
San Diego FC – 175 Draw + 330 Portland Timbers + 360
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025
