Major League Soccer: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 17 match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Vancouver Whitecaps are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 17 of the Major League Soccer this coming Thursday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Portland Timbers, whom they welcome on home soil at BC Place.

Vancouver Whitecaps approach round 17 as number 3 in the Major League Soccer table with 52 points on their account so far. With 28 rounds behind them, Portland Timbers have amassed 42 points, placing them as number 6 in the standings.

Team form: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Vancouver Whitecaps are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 3-2 win against St. Louis City. They went on to beat Philadelphia Union by 7-0, before also getting the better of Sporting Kansas City in a 0-2 victory. Vancouver Whitecaps won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the BC Place. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded eight and scored 20 goals.

Portland Timbers Form

In their last three matches, Portland Timbers drew 1-1 with Minnesota United, won 2-1 against New York Red Bulls, and lost 1-0 against Houston Dynamo FC. Portland Timbers only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by six goals to three.

Betting stats and facts for Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers

Kevin Kelsy shows decent form right now for Portland Timbers, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Vancouver Whitecaps, who are strong favourites on Thursday. Siding with Thomas Muller also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

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Full-time result

Vancouver Whitecaps claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Portland Timbers won one of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing five in this series of matches. Vancouver Whitecaps have not lost to Portland Timbers in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Vancouver Whitecaps scored first in six of their last ten home games. Portland Timbers scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Portland Timbers managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Portland Timbers.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Vancouver Whitecaps, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Portland Timbers, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. Vancouver Whitecaps scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches.