Major League Soccer: Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 34 match between Portland Timbers and San Diego FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Portland Timbers enjoy home advantage, when visitors San Diego FC swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Two places behind the league-leaders, San Diego FC claimed 60 points from 33 rounds, while Portland Timbers amassed 44 points. They now rank as number 7 in the Major League Soccer standings.

Team form: Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC

Portland Timbers Form

In the previous three games, Portland Timbers drew 1-1 with Vancouver Whitecaps, lost 2-2 against FC Dallas and 1-0 against Seattle Sounders FC. Portland Timbers managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded nine goals.

San Diego FC Form

San Diego FC claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. Afterwards, a 0-1 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes followed, before beating Houston Dynamo FC 2-4. San Diego FC have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer. They remained undefeated as they also drew once, while scoring 13 and conceding six goals.

Betting stats for Portland Timbers and San Diego FC

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

Players in form: Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC

It has been an excellent season for Anders Dreyer who managed to score an impressive 17 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target four times in his last six outings. San Diego FC are looking to him against Portland Timbers, hoping he keeps his momentum going.

Popular betting markets: Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC

Full-time result

Portland Timbers won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. San Diego FC won seven from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost two in this run. San Diego FC have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 9 away games.

Both teams to score

Portland Timbers scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, San Diego FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Portland Timbers played. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games San Diego FC played. San Diego FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Portland Timbers only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. San Diego FC claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Portland Timbers saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of San Diego FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches. Portland Timbers conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.