MLS: Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get ready for some top-notch MLS action in the game between Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew, with the latest team stats, expert betting tips, and the hottest odds

Columbus Crew takes on Portland Timbers at Providence Park on Sunday. With the away team remaining unbeaten for eight straight games and the hosts determined to end their five-match MLS winless streak, this match is sure to be a thrill.

Currently sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference with a whopping 36 points, Columbus Crew is a force to be reckoned with. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers is currently 12th in the Western Conference with a mere 23 points. The last time these two teams met in MLS action was in 2022 at Lower.com Field, where they played out a 1-1 draw.

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Portland Timbers Form

Portland Timbers drew 1-1 with New York City FC before losing to Minnesota United 4-1. The Timbers bounced back somewhat in their most recent outing by drawing 0-0 against the Colorado Rapids. In their last six Major League Soccer home matches, they won, drew, and lost twice while scoring eight goals and conceding seven.

Columbus Crew Form

Columbus Crew went unbeaten in their last three matches, with a 2-1 victory against New York Red Bulls, followed by a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami CF, and a 1-1 draw against New York City FC. However, the Crew have only won one of their last six away games in Major League Soccer, drawing two and losing three, while scoring 11 goals and conceding eight.

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew Stats

Based on statistics from their recent matches across all tournaments, here are some facts that could be useful for betting on the upcoming game between Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew.

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew – Players in Form

Columbus Crew’s top scorers, Christian Ramirez and Lucas Zelarayan, have both netted eight goals this season. Meanwhile, Portland has been relying on the talented Franck Boli, who has already scored six goals – three of which were the crucial first goals of the match.

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips

Full-time result

Portland Timbers avoided defeat in all of their last five home matches against Columbus Crew. Providence Park has been the site of Portland Timbers winning four times, drawing three, and losing three in their last 10 matches here. Columbus Crew has won two, drawn three, and lost five of their last 10 away games. The Crew is currently in a good form, with an eight-game unbeaten streak.

Both teams to score

In six of their last ten home games, Portland Timbers scored first, while Columbus Crew scored the opening goal in seven of their last ten games. BBTS paid out in the last five consecutive away games that Columbus Crew played. Portland claimed four clean sheets in the previous 10 matches, while the Crew managed only one clean sheet. The latter has scored in three consecutive meetings with Portland Timbers at Providence Park.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in four of Portland Timbers’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 0.8 goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in seven of Columbus Crew’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches. Columbus Crew are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 13 matches.

Match predictions: Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew

To sum up, the upcoming match between Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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