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by Erik Gibbs in Leagues Cup Picks
The upcoming Leagues Cup clash between the Portland Timbers and Atlético San Luis on Wednesday sets the stage for an intriguing cross-league matchup. Portland enters the game riding a wave of cautious optimism. After a rocky midseason stretch, the Timbers have shown signs of stabilization with recent wins over strong MLS opponents and an impressive road victory that ended a long away drought. Though consistency has been a challenge, their form at home remains a key strength—Providence Park is one of the more difficult places for visiting teams to get a result.
Atlético San Luis, meanwhile, comes into the tournament in noticeably weaker form. Their recent performances in Liga MX have been marked by defensive lapses and an inability to close out tight games.
They’ve suffered multiple one-goal losses and appear vulnerable in transition. While the Mexican side does have attacking potential, they’ve struggled to find rhythm and have yet to demonstrate the kind of form that would make them a real threat away from home. Their road record is particularly troubling, as they’ve failed to show much resilience in away fixtures throughout 2025.
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Portland Timbers vs Atletico San Luis Form
Portland Timbers and Atletico San Luis Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 20, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 13, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 20, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 16, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 10, 2025 - Liga MX
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 20, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 16, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 5, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 7, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 26, 2025 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 13, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 10, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 30, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 2, 2025 - Liga MX
Atletico San Luis v Portland Timbers last Lineups
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
J. Rodriguez
A. Alves Santos
Most goals and assists
Portland Timbers
Atletico San Luis
A. Alves Santos
(6 Goals)
S. Salles-Lamonge
(6 Goals)
D. Da Costa
(6 Assists)
J. Sanabria
(4 Assists)
Portland Timbers - Atletico San Luis Key Points
- The Over 2.5+ goals is 12-11 in the Timbers' last 23 games
- Atlético San Luis is 5-5 SU in their last 10 games
- The Timber are 9-7-7 in their last 23 MLS games
- The Over is 0-10 in Atlético San Luis' last 10 games
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Our Portland Timbers vs Atletico San Luis Prediction
In terms of personnel, Portland has several players capable of influencing the outcome. Striker Felipe Mora remains a consistent scoring threat and often finds the net in clutch moments. Creative midfielder Santiago Moreno adds attacking fluidity and regularly contributes assists, while James Pantemis has proven solid in goal, recently recording a clean sheet that could be a confidence booster heading into this game. Defensively, new additions have added depth, giving Portland a more balanced look than earlier in the season.
For Atlético San Luis, French forward Sebastián Lamonge is their best hope for a breakthrough. He’s shown flashes of individual brilliance and has the ability to score from limited opportunities. However, he lacks consistent service, and the team’s midfield has not been able to dictate tempo effectively. Juan Sanabria, one of their most creative outlets, will need to have a standout performance if San Luis hopes to compete on the road.
Portland is the favorite heading into this matchup, and with good reason. Their home form, improved defensive structure, and superior momentum make them the more reliable side. The game is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair, with both sides tending toward low totals in recent matches.
A 1-0 or 2-0 win for Portland looks like the most likely outcome. Bettors might consider backing a home win, possibly combined with under 2.5 total goals or a clean sheet for the Timbers to boost value. Overall, Portland appears poised to grind out a disciplined and efficient victory. Our prediction for Portland Timbers play Atletico San Luis: Timbers to win.
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