LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction: Goals will surely come

LA Galaxy will host Portland Timbers at the Dignity Health Park this week. They were able to bounce back to winning ways against the Colorado Rapids in their last match last week. They lost the prior game to FC Dallas, and it was a huge boost for their confidence to get the win in their last match. Now they are prepared to take on Portland Timbers, and they are feeling confident in their ability to get another win especially on home turf. And for the Portland Timbers, they have won back-to-back games by very considerable margins and they continue to prove that they are a very strong team. They will head to the Dignity Health Sports Park to face LA Galaxy and you can bet that they are looking to win.

According to current standings, LA Galaxy is top of the western conference table with 46 points, while Portland Timbers is ranked 7th with 36 points.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy will feel optimistic of their chances of grinding out a win in the upcoming game against Portland Timbers. They overcame the disappointment against FC Dallas last week and defeated Colorado Rapids in their last match. Now they welcome Portland Timbers to the Dignity Health Sports Park and they hope to carry on with another win despite Portland’s intimidating record.

LA Galaxy’s last 5 matches ended with 3 wins and 2 defeats (WLWLW), and at home they recorded 4 wins and 1 defeat (WWLWW). Finally, across 10 matches, LA Galaxy had 7 wins and 3 defeats (WLWWWWLWLW).

LA Galaxy had a tough game against Colorado Rapids last week but they won 3-2 in the end. Diego Fagundez struck first for LA Galaxy in the 12th minute but the Rapids found the equalizer in the 32nd minute, after that LA Galaxy went further ahead with 2 extra goals from Joseph Paintsil (37’) and Riqui Puig (42’). And just before half time, LA Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy stopped a penalty but failed to keep the rebound and the Rapids pulled another goal back. In the second half, LA Galaxy kept their lead and eventually won the game in the end. LA Galaxy’s stats were: 54% possession, 2 big chances, 7 goalkeeper saves, 4 corner kicks and 8 shots on target.

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers put all fears to bed with yet another impressive win in their last match against Real Salt Lake. They extended their win streak to 2 matches in a row and they are hoping to get a third when they face LA Galaxy in this fixture. Portland Timbers won back-to-back matches with a considerable goal difference, totalling 7 goals in both games, and this not only makes them strong contenders in this match, but also a threat to the LA Galaxy team.

Results from Portland Timbers’ last 5 matches were 4 wins and 1 defeat (WWLWW), and their away results were: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LWDWL). Also, across 10 matches, Portland Timbers had 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (WWDDWWWLWW).

Portland Timbers’ last match against Real Salt Lake ended in a 3-0 win for Portland. They had a quick start and Felipe Mora slotted in the first goal in the 2nd minute and by the 48th minute, Santiago Moreno scored the second goal. Finally, Evander scored the 3rd goal in the 90th minute to seal the 3-0 win for Portland Timbers. According to stats, Portland Timbers had 42% possession, 3 big chances, 3 goalkeeper saves, 6 corner kicks and 7 shots on target.

Head to Head

In the last 20 matches played between both clubs, Portland Timbers won 10 matches while LA Galaxy won 6 and 4 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Portland Timbers is unbeaten in the last 4 matches

8/10 matches ended with more than 2.5 goals

Both teams scored in 6/7 matches

8/9 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

Expert Betting Tips

Both clubs are looking confident and they are ready to do what it takes to win. LA Galaxy have had an issue with inconsistency in the last few weeks, but they will be working hard to avoid another slipup after such a good win in their last match. And Portland Timbers are more than confident to take on any team.

• 3 Way Total Portland Timbers Over 1 Goal at 2.04 Odds
• Highest Scoring Half Second Half at 1.92 Odds
• Over 9 Corners at 1.61 Odds