Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Waiting for Another Over Match

Round 5 of the MLS regular season will end with a matchup between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy. A rather colorful headline. However, both teams have not started the current season in the best way, so both need the points, and therefore have a high motivation for the upcoming matchup.

Portland

In March, Portland played four official games, lost in Dallas to a local team, drew twice with Los Angeles FC and Orlando City FC and outplayed Austin FC. The results are mediocre, but Portland's place in the Western Conference standings is just 10th. The Timbers have six points, two points less than Minnesota, which is in the playoff zone, so nothing is still lost for Portland. Portland has played three home games and has never lost. They defeated Austin, tied with New England and Orlando City. Goal difference in three home games was 4-3.

Los Angeles

The Galaxy began March 2022 with a 1:0 victory over Charlotte, but they lost to Seattle and Orlando City. Despite two consecutive losses, Los Angeles is higher in the Western Conference standings than its opponent. Specifically, in 10th position, the Galaxy have the same 6 points, but a better goal difference than the Timbers. The Galaxy's away stats are seventh in the division, with one win and one failure in two games on a 3-3 goal differential.

Expert Betting Tips

We pointed out already that games between these teams regularly end with great results. Both clubs are motivated. The Sunday victory would move the winner into the playoff zone. We're expecting another the total over.

The Portland's away statistics are weak, but on the home field the Timbers have not yet lost. In face-to-face meetings between our teams the home wins regularly works out. We offer the variant of the home team's victory. Another options: at least three goals scored, and Portland Timbers should win.

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