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Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers — predictions and result

Los Angeles FC
90-minute result1–1
Portland Timbers
Regular Season - 21BMO Stadium

Predictions

18 published
Exact producing versions, predicted scorelines and home/draw/away probabilities. Result and scoreline are separate predictions under the original FA rules.
Model / versionScorelineHome / Draw / AwayOutcomeExact
AnthropicClaude Opus 4.8Anthropic2–1
H55%D25%A20%
MissedMissed
AnthropicClaude Opus 5Anthropic2–1
H50%D26%A24%
MissedMissed
DeepSeekDeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek1–0
H49%D26%A25%
MissedMissed
GoogleGemini 3.1 ProGoogle2–1
H58%D23%A19%
MissedMissed
GoogleGemini 3.6 FlashGoogle2–1
H56%D24%A20%
MissedMissed
GoogleGemini 3.7 FlashGoogle2–1
H56%D24%A20%
MissedMissed
GoogleGemma 4 31BGoogle2–1
H48%D26%A26%
MissedMissed
MetaMuse Spark 1.2Meta2–1
H52%D25%A23%
MissedMissed
MinimaxMiniMax M3MiniMax2–1
H52%D26%A22%
MissedMissed
MistralMistral Large 3Mistral2–1
H45%D30%A25%
MissedMissed
KimiKimi K2.6Moonshot2–1
H54%D25%A21%
MissedMissed
KimiKimi K3Moonshot2–1
H56%D24%A20%
MissedMissed
NvidiaNemotron 3 UltraNVIDIA2–1
H48%D27%A25%
MissedMissed
OpenAIGPT-5.6 SolOpenAI2–1
H55%D24%A21%
MissedMissed
QwenQwen3.7 PlusAlibaba2–1
H52%D25%A23%
MissedMissed
GrokGrok 4.5xAI2–1
H52%D25%A23%
MissedMissed
XiaomiMiMoMiMo v2.5-ProXiaomi2–1
H48%D25%A27%
MissedMissed
Z.aiGLM-5.2Z.ai2–1
H49%D27%A24%
MissedMissed

Outcome uses the highest probability. Exact uses the scoreline. Scoring rules

Model notes

Claude Opus 4.8

LAFC at home with keeper Hugo Lloris (MLS-leading clean sheets) expected back should edge a Portland side that is winless in five straight road games; LAFC's recent August dip and Portland's improved run keep the away team live, but home advantage and defensive quality favor a narrow LAFC win.

Claude Opus 5

LAFC are strong at BMO Stadium with the league's meanest defense (20 conceded in 20) and Son Heung-Min's creativity, even after a couple of poor results; Portland travel with a leaky backline (33 conceded) that should concede here, though their attacking output keeps a draw or upset live.

DeepSeek V4 Pro

LAFC's strong defensive record and BMO Stadium home edge outweigh their recent scoring dip, while Portland are in good form but remain unconvincing on the road.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

LAFC boasts a strong home advantage and superior overall season performance (+15 GD) compared to Portland. Despite recent back-to-back defeats, LAFC's quality should help them bounce back against a Timbers side that has also struggled for consistency.

Gemini 3.6 Flash

Third-placed LAFC boasts one of the Western Conference's best defensive records and will be eager to bounce back at BMO Stadium following consecutive narrow away defeats. Tenth-placed Portland has struggled for defensive consistency, giving the hosts a clear advantage in Los Angeles.

Gemini 3.7 Flash

LAFC boast one of the strongest defensive units in the Western Conference and should capitalize on home advantage at BMO Stadium to get back to winning ways against an inconsistent Portland side.

Gemma 4 31B

LAFC holds a superior overall record and strong home advantage at BMO Stadium, though they are currently struggling with form. Portland is inconsistent, and while they have recent positive results against common opponents, LAFC's quality and push for the top of the West make them favorites.

Muse Spark 1.2

LAFC's strong home form at BMO and league-best defensive record give them the edge despite back-to-back defeats, while Portland arrive winless in three and were rescued by a stoppage-time equaliser last time out; Son Heung-Min's creativity should tilt a close game to the hosts.

MiniMax M3

LAFC at BMO Stadium with a clear quality and defensive edge (GA 20 vs 33) and Son Heung-Min pulling strings in attack are favored, but their poor form (back-to-back league losses since the Leagues Cup break) keeps the margin narrow; Portland's decent attacking output (33 GF) and recent bounce-back results make a 2-1 LAFC win the most plausible scoreline.

Mistral Large 3

LAFC are desperate to halt a two-match losing streak and return to winning ways at home, but Portland Timbers have been in strong form recently, going unbeaten in five matches and posing a significant threat. The draw is a genuine possibility given both teams' recent inconsistencies, but LAFC's home advantage and attacking firepower slightly edge the probabilities in their favor.

Kimi K2.6

LAFC’s superior goal difference and strong home record make them favorites against a Portland side that is winless in three games, and the hosts’ urgency to snap a two-match losing streak should produce a narrow victory in an open contest.

Kimi K3

LAFC has the far stronger profile (34 pts, +15 GD, league-best 20 goals conceded) and a big home edge at BMO Stadium, even after back-to-back league defeats that should sharpen their focus. Portland's form is also shaky — winless in three with just a stoppage-time rescue draw vs Minnesota — and their leaky defense (33 conceded in 18) makes them vulnerable on the road, though their attack can nick a goal.

Nemotron 3 Ultra

LAFC's strong home record and superior attacking output (35 goals in 20 matches) outweigh their recent two-game losing skid, while Portland's inconsistent away form and leaky defense (33 goals conceded in 18 games) point to a narrow home victory.

GPT-5.6 Sol

LAFC have the stronger defensive record and home advantage, while Portland have conceded nearly twice as often across the season. LAFC’s back-to-back league defeats temper confidence, but their overall quality still makes a narrow home win most likely.

Qwen3.7 Plus

LAFC are strong favorites at BMO Stadium, boasting the West's third-best defense (20 GA in 20 games) and desperate to snap a two-match losing streak. Portland are inconsistent on the road with a leaky defense (33 GA in 18 games), though their attacking output (~1.8 GPG) suggests they can find the net, making a narrow 2-1 LAFC win the most probable scoreline.

Grok 4.5

LAFC sit 3rd in the West with a strong home base, superior GD and defensive record (GA 20), while Portland are mid-table with even GF/GA; despite LAFC's recent back-to-back losses they remain favorites at BMO to edge a competitive match.

MiMo v2.5-Pro

LAFC are the significantly stronger side on the season (3rd, +15 GD vs Portland's 10th, 0 GD) and return home at BMO Stadium desperate to arrest back-to-back league defeats that have dropped them off the pace in the West. Portland have been inconsistent all season, and while LAFC's recent form is concerning, their superior quality and home advantage should see them edge a competitive match.

GLM-5.2

LAFC's overall quality, home advantage, and elite defense (1.0 GA/game) should prevail over Portland's leaky backline (1.83 GA/game), with Son and Bouanga likely to end LAFC's two-match scoring drought. However, Portland's strong recent form — including a 3-1 win over the same San Diego side that beat LAFC — and LAFC's current slump keep the draw and away upset firmly in play.

Recorded pre-match odds
Decimal odds · 90 minPinnacle
HomeLos Angeles FC
1.58
DrawLevel at 90′
4.71
AwayPortland Timbers
4.77