Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC – Match Preview, Betting Tips, Best Odds

Our betting experts preview the Major League Soccer match between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

The start of Los Angeles FC’s title defence in the Major League Soccer begins on the road this coming Sunday. The reigning champions will have it tricky right off the bat. They’ll go up against Portland Timbers at the Providence Park in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

The Portland Timbers go into the game in rank 12 in the Western Conference, while the Los Angeles FC rank 3 in the Western Conference.

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Preview

Portland Timbers Form

Portland Timbers have seen it all in their last three matches, which gave them four points. Against Vancouver Whitecaps, they came out empty-handed in a 2-3 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. 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 ten goals to nine against.

Los Angeles FC Form

Los Angeles FC have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Colorado Rapids by 4-0. Disappointment followed, going down 2-1 against Charlotte FC, and 1-3 against Inter Miami CF. Los Angeles FC claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 12 goals to five.

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Stats

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 statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC⁣ – In-form players

Dairon Asprilla look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Major League Soccer matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Carlos Vela adds to his three Major League Soccer goals come this coming Sunday.

Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Providence Park across all tournaments Portland Timbers won five times, drew two and lost three times. Los Angeles FC claimed two wins, two draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away.

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 six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Portland Timbers played. Of the previous 10 outings, Los Angeles FC scored the opening goal six times, whereas Portland Timbers were first on target in four of their last 10 games. Los Angeles FC have scored in 12 consecutive league meetings with Portland Timbers.

Total goals

Portland Timbers saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Los Angeles FC. They performed an average of 2.5 goals in these. Portland Timbers’s last 5 matches had more than three goals. Los Angeles FC’s last 3 matches had more than three goals.

Match predictions: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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