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Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana predicted lineups Leagues Cup

Portland Timbers are narrow 47% favourites at home, but the real story lies in two goals markets priced well north of 60%.

The Timbers are given a 47% chance to beat Club Tijuana at Providence Park, a margin that reflects home advantage rather than overwhelming form. This is Portland’s third and final Phase One fixture, and bet365’s read suggests an open contest with both attacks expected to deliver. Kick-off at Providence Park is set for 10:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM CT / 8:30 PM MT / 7:30 PM PT on Thursday, August 13.

Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana: Best Bets & Predictions

Back the goals markets where the probability is clearest, not a coin-flip result.

Portland Timbers to WinTop pickProvidence Park gives Portland a tangible edge in a format where MLS hosts hold clear home advantage.
Both Teams to Score: YesBoth attacks are expected to find the net in what bet365 prices as a two-way shootout.
Over 2.5 GoalsA 64% read on goals reflects two sides likely to trade chances rather than lock down.

Our approach: lean to the goals rather than the tight result market.

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How Leagues Cup Phase One works

Every club in the Leagues Cup plays three cross-league games, MLS against Liga MX. There are no draws: level after 90 minutes and the tie goes straight to a penalty shootout, with the winner banking two points and the loser one. The top four from each league table advance to the knockout rounds.

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Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

Portland Timbers

4-1-4-1
J. Pantemis
J. Fory
K. Miller
F. Surman
B. Bye
D. Chara
K. Velde
David da Costa
C. Bassett
A. Lassiter
K. Kelsy

Club Tijuana

4-1-4-1
A. Rodriguez
P. Ortiz
A. Gomez
J. Porozo
R. Fernandez
I. Tona
A. Preciado
G. Mora
F. Boya
R. Arciga
D. Abreu
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    Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana prediction

    The goals markets carry more conviction than a result priced barely above a coin toss. Prediction: Portland Timbers to win, 2-1.

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