Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers Prediction: Portland is back to default

Minnesota United are back in action this week and they take on Portland Timbers at the Allianz Field. Minnesota have been in fine form recently and they are unbeaten in their last 4 matches in a row. While Portland Timbers have won just 1 of their last 5 games, losing 3 of them. 

Minnesota United and Portland Timbers are both in the western conference and they are separated by 8 points on the western conference table. Minnesota United are 2nd with 21 points while Portland Timbers are 11th with 13 points.

Minnesota United are doing pretty well so far this season and there's high hopes that they are capable of challenging for the title at the end of the season. Results from the last 5 league games showed Minnesota had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. 

Minnesota United earned a point in their last match against LA Galaxy, as the score ended 2-2. Minnesota took the lead through Bongokuhle Hlongwane in the 30’ minute and LA Galaxy responded in the second half with a double in the 61’ and 68’ minutes. Finally Kervin Arriaga scored Minnesota's second goal in the 80’ minute to bring the score level. According to stats, Minnesota had 41% possession, 7 shots on target and 6 corners.

Portland pulled off a shocking win against the San Jose Earthquakes during midweek. They had been on an extended poor run and ending the poor streak with such a huge win was a relief for the team. In their last 5 matches, they had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. 

Portland Timbers defeated San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 in their last game to end their 9-match winless streak. Match reports show the Earthquake's had a 2-goal lead by the end of the first half, but then in the 72’ minute, they lost a player to a red card. 2 minutes later, Portland got their first goal, as Evander slotted home from the penalty spot. After that, they scored 3 more goals in the 80’ (Jonathan Rodriguez), 90’ (Felipe Mora) and 90+10’ (Jonathan Rodriguez). According to stats, Portland had 63% possession, 9 shots on target and 7 corner kicks.

Portland Timbers and Minnesota United have played 19 matches against each other. Minnesota won 10 matches, while Portland Timbers won 6 matches and 3 matches ended in a draw.

Minnesota United are the favorites to win because they are the better team and they have a better record. Portland Timbers' last win doesn't affect the obvious in any way. They are struggling and it's going to take 1 lucky win to change that.

Match Facts:- 

In 5 of the last 7 meetings between Minnesota United and Portland Timbers, there were more than 10.5 corners played. 

Portland Timbers are without a clean sheet in the last 16 matches.

The last 5 matches of Minnesota United ended with more than 2.5 goals.

8 of the last 9 matches of Portland Timbers ended with more than 2.5 goals.

Both Teams scored in 5 of the last 6 games of Minnesota United 

Both Teams scored in 8 of the last 9 games of Portland Timbers.

• Minnesota United to Win at 1.8 Odds
• Minnesota United to Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.85 Odds
• Over 10 Corners at 1.90 Odds