Toronto Fc vs Portland Timbers Picks and Predictions June 28th 2025

Timbers Adjust to Life Without Antony as They Visit Struggling Toronto FC

The Portland Timbers will test their depth Saturday night as they visit Toronto FC for an MLS clash between two clubs trending in different directions. Portland is fresh off a break but will be without leading scorer Antony, while Toronto continues to be plagued by absences and inconsistent form.

Antony, who leads the Timbers with six goals, is set to miss six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury sustained on June 13 against San Jose. The explosive winger had been in top form, and his absence is a big blow to Portland’s offensive rhythm.

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“Disappointing because Antony was in incredible form… with hamstring injuries, with those types of players, you’ve got to take it safe.”
— Phil Neville

Omir Fernandez, acquired earlier this season from the Colorado Rapids, is expected to shoulder more responsibility in the attack. Portland enters the match 8-4-6 (30 points) and looking to keep pace in a tightly packed Western Conference playoff race.

Toronto, meanwhile, continues to struggle. Their 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday extended their winless streak to four matches (0-3-1), and they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at 3-10-5 (14 points).

Star forward Federico Bernardeschi remains out with a muscle strain, missing his third straight match. Coach Robin Fraser offered no timeline for his return.

“He continues to have some lingering effects from prior to the break.”
— Robin Fraser

Toronto is also without key contributors Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio, who are on national team duty with Canada. Defender Zane Monlouis exited early Wednesday with a leg injury, and his status for Saturday is uncertain. A bright spot was the return of Deandre Kerr, who had been sidelined since March 29 with an ankle issue.

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Match Preview and Betting Angle

The Timbers have been resilient all season and will look to adapt without Antony, leaning on playmakers like Evander and Santiago Moreno to pick up the slack. Toronto has shown grit despite adversity, but their lack of continuity and depth continues to be an obstacle.

If you’re following the latest MLS predictions and Soccer betting picks, Portland’s momentum and Toronto’s injury woes offer compelling angles. Consider props involving Fernandez or a potential Timbers win at value.

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