Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers Prediction: Atlanta will remain top

Atlanta United are doing better than their opposition and there’s a great chance they will continue in their very good form as they welcome Portland Timbers to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United have not tasted defeat in their opening 3 matches and Portland Timbers got back to back defeats after winning their opening match.

Atlanta United have had a bright start to the new campaign. They beat San Jose Earthquakes (2-1) on opening day and then drew Toronto (1-1) in the second match. And in their last game they won Charlotte FC 3-0 away from home. Caleb Wiley scored in the opening 5 minutes and Luiz Araujo doubled in the 12th minute. And in the brink of half time, Caleb Wiley grabbed his second of the match. In the last 5 matches, Atlanta United recorded 3 wins,1 draw and 1 loss. Atlanta United are top of the Eastern Conference table with 7 points from the opening 3 matches.

Team streaks: - No losses (4), More than 2.5 goals (9/10), Both teams scoring (5/6), Less than 4.5 cards (8/8).

Portland Timbers started the season on a bright note, winning Sporting Kansas 1-0 at home, but unfortunately, they have failed to win in their last 2 matches. They lost 3-2 against Los Angeles and then 2-1 against Saint Louis City at home. Portland Timbers took the lead in the 3rd minute through Zac McGraw, but Saint Louis equalised on the brink of the half time through Jared Stroud. And in the second half, Portland Timbers conceded in the 75th minute.

In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

Team Streaks: - First to score (5/7), Less than 4.5 cards (7/9), More than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Not many matches have been played between these two. In their 5 meetings, Atlanta United have 2 wins, while Portland Timbers have 1 win and 2 matches ended in a draw. 

• Portland Timbers are without clean sheet in 5 matches
• Less than 2.5 goals were scored in 4/5 matches
• Less than 4.5 cards were shown in 4/5 matches.

Atlanta United are in better form and playing at home will be an extra boost for the team. Portland Timbers on the other hand were beaten at home by a newly promoted side and that can be hard for any team. I think this is an opportunity for the home side to return to winning ways and maintain their spot on the top of the table.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.73 Odds
• Bet on Over 2.5 Goals at 1.92 Odds
• Bet on Home win at 1.63 Odds