Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – Match Preview

Providence Park is gearing up for a thrilling Major League Soccer clash. The Portland Timbers are set to host FC Dallas this Saturday night at 23:00 GMT. The Timbers, currently in 15th place with 45 points, aim to use their home advantage to climb the standings. FC Dallas, in 20th place with 37 points, seeks a victory to improve their position. This match is crucial for both teams to exceed preseason expectations and set a positive tone for their campaigns.

Portland Timbers – Form

The Portland Timbers have experienced mixed results recently. They suffered a 0:1 defeat against Austin FC at Providence Park, defying bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they managed a 1:1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps, thanks to Jonathan Rodriguez’s goal. Their game against Real Salt Lake ended in a 3:3 draw, demonstrating their ability to fight back. These outcomes show a consistent level of performance.

FC Dallas – Form

FC Dallas enters this match with varied recent performances. They lost 3-2 to the San Jose Earthquakes in an away game. Despite a late effort, they couldn’t secure a win, with the result not meeting bookmakers’ expectations. They previously faced a 1-3 loss at home to Orlando City. Before that, they achieved a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC, surpassing expectations.

Portland Timbers – FC Dallas – Head to Head

In their last meeting, FC Dallas secured a 3:2 win at home in the Major League Soccer competition. Over their past 10 games, the Portland Timbers have won 3 times, while FC Dallas has claimed 5 victories. In 3 of their last 5 matches, both teams scored. The Timbers have scored in their last 11 games against FC Dallas. When playing at home, they have kept the score under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.

Portland Timbers – FC Dallas – Standings

The current standings highlight the challenges both teams face. The Timbers are in 15th place with 45 points after 32 matches. They have a chance to break into the top 6, despite slightly underperforming. FC Dallas is in 20th place, 8 points behind the Timbers, with the same number of matches played. Their position reflects preseason expectations. The point gap underscores Dallas’s need for points and Portland’s aim to reach a higher rank.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – Top scorers

Jonathan Rodriguez leads the home side’s attack with 16 goals. Evander Ferreira and Felipe Mora follow with 15 and 14 goals, respectively. For FC Dallas, Petar Musa is the top scorer with 15 goals. Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola have each added 5 goals. Patrickson Delgado and Logan Farrington have contributed 4 goals each to the team’s season tally.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a Portland Timbers win with odds of 1.60. A draw is priced at 4.75, and an FC Dallas victory at 5.00. The Timbers have scored in their last 11 matches against Dallas. They haven’t lost in 6 of their last 7 home games against them. The “halftime-fulltime” market offers a home win at halftime at 2.05. “Draw-no-bet” for Portland is at 1.25. The “double-chance” market provides safer options, with odds of 1.167 for a Portland win or draw.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – Over/Under Betting

Bookmakers predict a game rich in goals with “Over 2.5” at 1.40. This is due to the Timbers’ offensive form and FC Dallas’ defensive record. Yet, head-to-head stats at Providence Park indicate “Under 2.5” goals in 6 of the last 7 home matches against Dallas, with odds of 2.875. “Over 3.5” goals is priced at 2.00, while “Under 3.5” is at 1.727 for more cautious bettors.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are 1.50 for ‘Yes’ and 2.50 for ‘No’. In their last 10 encounters, both teams scored in 6 matches. Given Portland’s scoring record at home against Dallas, ‘BTTS: Yes’ at 1.50 is the favored bet.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – Prediction