Major League Soccer: Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 26 match between Portland Timbers and Atlanta United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Atlanta United go up against Portland Timbers on Sunday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Providence Park.

Ranked as number 8 in the Major League Soccer standings, Portland Timbers, have so far collected 32 points this season, while Atlanta United collected 23 points. This puts them up as number 14 after 25 rounds.

Form: Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United

Portland Timbers Form

Judging by their last three matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Portland Timbers at the moment. Against Minnesota United, they came out on top in a 5-4 win, before drawing 2-2 against St. Louis City. Most recently, they were left reeling in a 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas. Portland Timbers won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the Providence Park. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded 11 and scored 15 goals.

Atlanta United Form

In their last three matches, Atlanta United drew 2-2 with Inter Miami CF, lost 2-3 against Orlando City, and drew 0-0 with DC United. Atlanta United managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring 12 time and letting in nine.

Betting stats for Portland Timbers and Atlanta United

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 Portland Timbers and Atlanta United played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United

Tomas Jacob shows decent form right now for Atlanta United, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Portland Timbers, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Kristoffer Velde 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

Portland Timbers won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Providence Park. They drew two and lost two as well, while Atlanta United won two of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost four.

Both teams to score

Portland Timbers scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Atlanta United only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 12 consecutive Portland Timbers games Portland Timbers managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Atlanta United were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Atlanta United have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Portland Timbers when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Portland Timbers saw over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Atlanta United, who managed to hit the net 1.5 times on average in these games. Amazingly, Portland Timbers failed to keep a clean sheet in their 14 last matches.