Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers Prediction: A tough one to decide

Columbus Crew continue their chase for a win after failing to win in any of their last 4 games in a row. They are desperate to get the win and their next focus is Portland Timbers. Portland Timbers are equally struggling at the moment and their situation is far critical then that of Columbus Crew. Portland Timbers have failed to win in their last 5 league matches in a row. So both clubs are searching for a win in this upcoming clash. 

Columbus Crew last 5 league games ended in 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses while Portland Timbers last 5 ended in 2 draws and 3 losses.

Columbus Crew are 4th on the eastern conference table with 13 points while Portland Timbers are 10th on the western conference table with 9 points.

Columbus Crew have been below par in recent times especially in the MLS. They managed to lose only 1 game since the start of the season but recently they have failed to win their last 4 games in a row. They recorded 1 defeat and 3 draws in those 4 games. So, they need a win in the upcoming game against a struggling Portland Timbers side.

Columbus Crew played away from home last week against Real Salt Lake and the game ended as a goalless draw. At the end of the scoreless encounter, stats showed Columbus Crew had 55% possession, 4 shots on target and 3 corner kicks. Unfortunately they failed to create any big chance throughout the game. 

The Crew are regarded favorites to get the win against Portland Timbers because they are the better side at the moment and they have the advantage of playing at home. Should they fail to secure a win, then there's a real problem in the team that needs urgent attention.

The Timbers are on a terrible run for some time and they hope to secure a good win in the forthcoming game. The Timbers failed to win in their last 5 league games in a row, losing 3 and drawing the remaining 2. 

The most recent game was the 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC at home. Felipe Mora and Evander both scored in the first half to give Portland Timbers a 2-1 lead in the first half. And by the 48th minute, Maxime Crépeau was sent off and Portland Timbers were down to 10 men and then they conceded the equalizer a minute later. The game ended as a draw after the final whistle. According to stats, Portland Timbers had 39% possession, 4 shots on target and 4 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances, missed 1 and hit the woodwork once during the game.

The Timbers are starting to build momentum despite not getting the right results. They might cause a lot of problems for Columbus Crew in the coming game.

According to the h2h, in 13 meetings between Columbus Crew and Portland Timbers, Portland Timbers won 7 matches and Columbus Crew on 3 and 3 games ended in a draw.

I think both clubs are equally motivated to fight for a win because of their past results. Columbus Crew are playing with the advantage but Portland Timbers are not ready to back down from the chase for a win. This should be a tightly contested game and goals should come from both ends. 

Portland Timbers are undefeated in the last 4 meetings. Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in the last 9 meetings and Portland Timbers, in the last 10. 8 of the last 9 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals and both clubs scored in the last 9. Portland Timbers scored first in 7 of the last 9 meetings and won the first half in 5 of the last 7. Finally there were more than 1o.5 corners in 7 of the last 9 meetings.

• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.615 Odds
• Draw at 3.75 Odds