Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Game Preview

Portland Timbers roll into Q2 Stadium with a postseason place to nail down, while Austin FC are playing for pride. Our Austin FC vs Portland Timbers prediction leans hard one way.

Austin FC are locked into 14th place in the Western Conference. This is also interim head coach Davy Arnaud's last game in charge before Jim Curtin takes over after the season.

Portland climbed to eighth in the West last time out and need a win to clinch a playoff berth. A fourth straight MLS win would also let them leapfrog LA Galaxy.

Portland hold the edge in previous meetings with three wins. Austin have won two, and the other ended in a tie.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Recent Results

Austin have lost 5 of their last 6 MLS games, and the defense is the story. They have conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 MLS outings, including a rough night against LA Galaxy last time out. Myrto Uzuni is about the only attacker giving this team a pulse.

Portland arrive on a three-game MLS winning streak, leading at halftime and full time in every one of those wins. The latest was a 3-1 home win over Houston Dynamo FC. Kristoffer Velde leads the club in scoring and drives an attack that loves to go down the left, with David da Costa pulling strings behind the forward line.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Austin FC: C. Applewhite (Injured/out), Jon Bell (Injured/out), Zan Kolmanic (Suspended)

Portland Timbers: Alex Bonetig (Injured/out), Juan Mosquera (Injured/out), Trey Muse (Injured/out), Zac McGraw (Injured/out), Brandon Bye (Injured/out), Jimer Fory (Injured/out)

Austin FC

For Austin FC vs Portland Timbers lineups, the hosts lose Zan Kolmanic to suspension after his red card against LA Galaxy, and C. Applewhite and Jon Bell remain sidelined. The good news is that Ervin Torres is back off the injury list, and Davy Arnaud could recall center back Oleksandr Svatok against Portland.

Portland Timbers

Kamal Miller has served his suspension and will start, a timely boost with Zac McGraw, Brandon Bye and Alex Bonetig among six players out injured. Marti Cifuentes could also recall midfielder Cole Bassett.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup

Austin FC

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Brad Stuver; Guilherme Biro, Oleksandr Svatok, Mikkel Desler; Jon Gallagher, Besard Šabović, Jorge Alastuey, Joseph Rosales; Ervin Torres, Myrto Uzuni; Brandon Vázquez

Portland Timbers

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: James Pantemis; Ronald Hernández, Joel Waterman, Kamal Miller, Ian Smith; Cole Bassett, José Caicedo; Ariel Lassiter, David da Costa, Kristoffer Velde; Vincent Janssen

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Key Stats & Game Facts

• Austin FC have received 3+ cards in 4 of their last 5 games vs Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.
• Portland Timbers have had 6+ corners in 4 of their last 4 games vs Austin FC in Major League Soccer.
• Kevin Kelsy has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 10 Major League Soccer appearances.
• Christian Ramirez has scored in 2 of his last 3 Major League Soccer appearances vs Portland Timbers.
• Antony has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 Major League Soccer appearances vs Austin FC.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Portland win. The Timbers bring the sharper attack, the better momentum and something to play for, while Austin's defense keeps springing leaks with nothing left on the line. Current Austin FC vs Portland Timbers betting odds back that view, pricing Portland at -125 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. Austin sit out at +350 (Bet365), and that feels about right. Austin may sneak a goal, because Portland do not always stop teams creating looks, but the visitors' front four have too much for this back line.

Best Picks

Jose Caicedo to have over 1.5 shots in the Player Shots market. He is a Portland midfielder, and the visitors are favored to carry the attacking threat. First up among our Austin FC vs Portland Timbers best picks sits in the Player Shots market. Caicedo starts at the base of Portland's midfield in the probable lineup, and with the Timbers built to counter and to create looks from distance, he should get his swings from the edge of the box. The projections rate this around 80.5%, far above the implied probability of the price when it was selected.

Jose Caicedo to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He is a value pick from the Portland midfield. This one lives in the Anytime Goalscorer market, and it is a pure value swing. The projections put it near 22.4%, comfortably ahead of what the price implied at selection. Portland have been scoring freely and Austin's back line keeps getting opened up, so a midfield runner nicking one is not a stretch.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Same Game Parlay

Our Austin FC vs Portland Timbers same game parlay picks back an open game: shot props for Kristoffer Velde and Myrto Uzuni, Portland over 2.5 goals and David da Costa to score.

Kristoffer Velde over 3.5 shots (Player Shots). He has attempted 4+ shots in 5 of his last 8 MLS appearances, and Portland love attacking down his left side.

Myrto Uzuni over 1.5 shots on target (Player Shots On Target). He has put 2+ shots on target in every one of his last 3 MLS appearances, and Portland can leave space.

Portland over 2.5 goals (Total Away Goals). The Timbers have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 MLS games, and this Austin defense gives them no reason to slow down.

David da Costa to score (Anytime Goalscorer). He is a near-fixture in the hole behind Vincent Janssen, and this leg has cashed twice across his latest 3 outings.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Talking Points

The bigger story in Austin is what comes next. Jim Curtin, a former MLS Coach of the Year, takes over after the season, so this is an audition of sorts for anyone hoping to stick around. On the field, the matchup to watch is Portland's counterattack against an Austin defense that struggles to protect the wings. Kristoffer Velde leads the Timbers with 11 goals, while Myrto Uzuni and Christian Ramirez carry Austin's threat with nine apiece.

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers Predictions FAQs

When is the Austin FC vs Portland Timbers US MLS game?

The game is on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.

Where is Austin FC vs Portland Timbers being played?

Austin FC vs Portland Timbers is being played at Q2 Stadium.

Where can I watch Austin FC vs Portland Timbers?

The game is listed to watch on Apple TV.

What formations are expected for Austin FC vs Portland Timbers?

Austin FC are predicted to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Portland Timbers are predicted to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.

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