Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC Prediction: The Timbers will be ruthless

Los Angeles FC travel to Providence Park to face Portland Timbers in another exciting MLS match. Portland are in such an exciting form but only picked up a draw in their last match against Columbus Crew while Los Angeles FC are struggling but won against Houston Dynamo in their latest match. Los Angeles FC won the previous fixture against Portland Timbers 2-0 in the Banc of California Stadium. Cristian Arango and Mamadou Fall were both on target to hand Los Angeles FC the win. According to the Western Conference table, Los Angeles FC are top with 64 points and Portland Timbers are 6th with 46 points. 

Portland Timbers

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Portland Timbers are among the brightest teams in the MLS this season. They are currently in excellent form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew opened the scoring in the 36th minute and kept Portland Timbers out for most parts of the game. But Portland Timbers grabbed the equalizer late in the second half as Santiago Moreno was on target.

Portland Timbers have no losses in 5 matches. Portland Timbers have seen more than 2.5 goals in 5/7 matches. Both teams have scored in 9/10 matches of Portland Timbers. And in 5/5 matches, more than 10.5 Corners have been played.

Los Angeles FC

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Los Angeles FC might be top but their form at the moment says the opposite. Los Angeles FC have just 2 wins in their last 5 matches and without a win in their last 5 away matches. Los Angeles FC beat Houston Dynamo 3-1. Carlos Vela grabbed two goals in the first half from the penalty spot while Corey Baird equalized for Houston Dynamo. And in the second half, Ryan Hollingshead extended the lead in the 52nd minute. 

Los Angeles FC are without a clean sheet in 3 matches and in 5/7 matches, more than 2.5 goals have been scored. Los Angeles FC have seen both teams have scored in 6/7 matches. In ⅘ matches, less than 4.5 cards have been shown and more than 10.5 Corners have been played.

Head to Head

Both teams have played 15 matches against each other. Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers have 5 wins and 5 matches ended in a draw.

Portland Timbers are without a clean sheet in 5 matches against Los Angeles FC. Both teams have scored in 8/9 matches. Portland Timbers have opened scoring in 8/10 matches against Los Angeles FC. And more than 10.5 corners have been played in ⅘ matches between these two.

Expert Betting Tips

Portland Timbers are formidable at the moment and playing at home gives them the extra confidence. I don't see the away side winning here. The table shows a win is quite important for both teams but even more for Portland Timbers who will like to move up to 4 place. They have worked really hard to be in the top six and they won't throw it away easily.

• Bet on Over 9.5 Corners at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Home win or Draw at 1.64 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 10 Odds