Los Angeles FC hopes to end their winless run in this game against the Portland Timbers. They played back-to-back draws in their last game and they are looking confident ahead of this game considering the quality of the opposition. Portland Timbers are in a bit of a rough patch and they come into this game without a win in their last 6 games.
This game between both clubs will be played at the Banc of California Stadium, home ground to Los Angeles FC.
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Los Angeles FC might finally get the opportunity to get a win after the winless run in their last 2 games. Since the start of the campaign Los Angeles FC have been miles off and they are fighting their way back. A win in this game is key to their recovery process. In their last 5 games, Los Angeles won 2 games, drew 2 and lost 1 game. However their overall results are poor and it shows they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. They are currently ranked in 7th place on the western conference table with 12 points.
Los Angeles FC played a 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls in their last match. They were a goal down in the first half until the 67th minute when Denis Bouanga converted a penalty to pull them level. They conceded again in the 81st minute but found a way back in the 95th minute, as Denis Bouanga scored his second goal. According to stats, Los Angeles FC had 59% possession, 6 shots on target and 9 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances but missed 1.
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers are in dire need of a win but they will have to fight for it in difficult terrain. Portland Timbers have failed to win in their last 6 games, as they recorded 3 defeats and 3 draws in all 6. Their overall records also show they had 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats. That leaves them in 11th spot on the western conference table with 10 points.
Portland Timbers played a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew away from home last week. Portland Timbers drew first blood in just 10 minutes into the game through Felipe Mora and The Crew drew level in the 51 minutes. 6 minutes later Santiago Moreno scored to give Portland Timbers the lead once again and yet again Columbus Crew got another equalizer in the 72nd minute. The game stayed that way until the end. According to stats Portland Timbers had 34% possession, 4 shots on target and 1 corner kick. They also created 2 big chances during the game.
Head to Head
The h2h shows 19 matches played between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC in the past. Los Angeles won 7 games, while Portland Timbers won 6 games and 6 games ended in a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
Both clubs could use a very good win right now which indicates that both clubs will go all out to win this game. Los Angeles might have the home advantage behind them but it would be unwise to underestimate Portland Timbers. At this point, both clubs are capable of turning the table in this game.
According to stats, Los Angeles are without a clean sheet in the last 4 meetings and both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings.
- Portland Timbers to Play Over 3.5 Corners at 1.81 Odds
- Both Teams to Score at 1.99 Odds
- Under 11 Corners at 1.61 Odds