Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 7 match between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Portland Timbers enjoy home advantage, when visitors Los Angeles FC swing by on Saturday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Los Angeles FC enjoy the view from the top of the table with 16 points after six league matches this season. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers find themselves positioned as number 14 in the Major League Soccer with four points following six rounds.
Team form: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC
Portland Timbers Form
In their last three matches, Portland Timbers lost 3-2 against Houston Dynamo FC, drew 1-1 with LA Galaxy, before losing to Vancouver Whitecaps by 3-2. Portland Timbers won three of their previous six matches at Providence Park in the Major League Soccer. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 13 goals to 16 against.
Los Angeles FC Form
Los Angeles FC look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 0-0 with Austin FC, before downing first Orlando City by 6-0, then Cruz Azul in a 3-0 win. In their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer, Los Angeles FC won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying ten goals conceded and 13 scored.
Betting stats for Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 9 Portland Timbers home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Portland Timbers home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Portland Timbers matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Portland Timbers matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Portland Timbers home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Los Angeles FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Kristoffer Velde, who is performing well for Portland Timbers. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Los Angeles FC.The visitors will be looking to Denis Bouanga to find the net once again, after managing four Major League Soccer goals for Los Angeles FC in recent matches.
Popular betting markets: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC
Full-time result
Portland Timbers won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Providence Park. They drew three and lost three as well, while Los Angeles FC won six of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost one. Los Angeles FC remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce. Portland Timbers have not lost to Los Angeles FC in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Portland Timbers scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Los Angeles FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Portland Timbers games Los Angeles FC have not conceded a goal in 6 consecutive games. Los Angeles FC should be able to score at least once on Saturday as Portland Timbers failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Los Angeles FC managed eight clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Portland Timbers have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Los Angeles FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Portland Timbers’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Los Angeles FC, who managed to score 2.1 times in those matches. Amazingly, Portland Timbers failed to keep a clean sheet in their 17 last matches. Los Angeles FC didn’t concede a goal in their last 6 matches.
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