Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 34 match between Austin FC and Portland Timbers and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Both Austin FC and Portland Timbers need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Q2 Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
The Austin FC go into the game in rank 14 in the Western Conference, while the Portland Timbers rank 8 in the Western Conference.
Form: Austin FC vs Portland Timbers
Austin FC Form
Austin FC managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 1-2 victory against Sporting Kansas City. They went on to lose 1-2 against Real Salt Lake, before getting dumped in a 4-1 defeat against LA Galaxy. Austin FC did not win any of their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Q2 Stadium. They came through these matches with a record of three draws and three defeats, in which they conceded 13 and scored eight goals.
Portland Timbers Form
In their last three matches, Portland Timbers first beat Charlotte FC 3-2, then St. Louis City by 2-3 and finally Houston Dynamo FC by 3-1. Portland Timbers claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by 13 goals to nine.
Betting stats and facts for Austin FC and Portland Timbers
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Austin FC and Portland Timbers played across all tournaments.
- In the last 7 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 7 Austin FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Austin FC have lost 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Austin FC have lost 5 of the last 6 matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Austin FC have lost the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Portland Timbers have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Portland Timbers have won the last 3 matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Portland Timbers have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Portland Timbers have won the last 3 matches in a row in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Portland Timbers away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Austin FC vs Portland Timbers
With three goals in six matches Myrto Uzuni has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Portland Timbers and their defence. The visitors hope Ariel Lassiter adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.
Popular betting markets: Austin FC vs Portland Timbers
Full-time result
Austin FC claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing four. Portland Timbers won two of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost six of the games in this run. Portland Timbers have not lost to Austin FC in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Austin FC only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Portland Timbers scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 10 consecutive home games Austin FC played. Portland Timbers should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Austin FC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Portland Timbers claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Austin FC, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Portland Timbers, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches. Austin FC conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Portland Timbers’s last 3 matches had more than three goals.
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