Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United FC Prediction: Expect a goal exchange

Portland Timbers and Minnesota United face each other in the 14th round of the MLS at the Providence Park. Portland Timbers played a goalless draw in their last match against Real Salt Lake, while Minnesota United FC won Houston Dynamo 1-0 in their last game. Both clubs are in the western conference, separated by 1 point. Portland Timbers are in 6th spot with 16 points from 13 matches, while Minnesota United FC are 7th with 15 points from 12 matches.

Portland Timbers have not been in their best form lately but there is room for improvement. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, and their last match ended in a 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake away from home. Portland Timbers’ record in their last 5 home matches is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat and their last home game ended in a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.

Portland Timbers are 6th on the western conference table, with 16 points taken and a goal ratio of 18:19. They have played 13 matches so far and they had 4 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats.

Portland Timbers were up against Real Salt Lake away from home in their last match. Both clubs failed to find the back of the net throughout the game and settled for a goalless draw at the end of 90 minutes. According to statistics, Portland Timbers had 40% possession, 4 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (7/8), both teams scoring (7/8), first to score (5/6), less than 4.5 cards (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Minnesota United have been in average form recently. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with their last match ending in a 1-0 victory over Houston Dynamo. Minnesota United’s away form has been poor as they had just 1 win in their last 5 away games, losing all 4 others. Their latest away match was 3-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.

Minnesota United are 7th in the western conference with 15 points and a goal ratio of 11:14. They have played 12 matches so far in the MLS, and they had 4 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats.

Minnesota United were brilliant in their last game against Houston Dynamo, as they held on to win 1-0 at full time. Bongokuhle Hlongwane opened the scoring in the 14th minute for Minnesota United and they were ahead into the break. In the second half neither side could improve the score and the game was decided on the single goal. According to statistics Minnesota United had 46% possession, 4 shots on target and 8 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 4.5 cards (9/9), more than 10.5 corners (6/8).

Portland Timbers and Minnesota United have faced each other 17 times before now. Minnesota United have 8 wins, while Portland Timbers have 6 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw. 

• Portland Timbers have not lost in the last 4 meetings.
• Minnesota United are without a clean sheet in 5 meetings.
• Portland Timbers scored first in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 meetings.

Portland Timbers scored 18 goals and conceded 19 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.4 goals per game and had a 14% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.8 chances per game and played an average of 10.2 shots per game. They played an average of 4.0 shots on target per game and an average of 3.5 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Minnesota United FC have scored 11 goals and conceded 14 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 0.9 goals per game and had a 8% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.3 chances per game and played an average of 10.8 shots per game. They played an average of 3.6 shots on target per game and an average of 4.1 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.2 goals per game and they have kept 4 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Less than 10.5 Corners at 1.8 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.64 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.74 Odds