Portland Timbers vs Nashville SC Prediction: It’s safe to trust Portland not to lose

The Portland Timbers were on the road last week and they suffered a defeat against FC Dallas in that game. Now this week, they return to Providence, where they will host Nashville SC in another round of MLS fixtures. The Portland Timbers are eager to win this game and return to their winning ways. And for Nashville SC, they have now suffered back-to-back defeats and this proves they have huge problems ahead of them, unless they find a way to turn things around in the forthcoming game against Portland Timbers.

According to current standings, Portland Timbers ranks 8th on the western conference table with 30 points and Nashville SC ranks 7th with 26 points.

Portland Timbers are heading into a new round of MLS games with the hope to get back to winning ways against Nashville SC. At the moment the odds are behind them and they are simply a better team than Nashville SC. They ended their 3 match win streak with a defeat against FC Dallas last week, and they are confident they still have what it takes to get back to their best.

Portland Timbers’ recent stats shows 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in 5 matches (DWWWL), and at home, the stats shows 4 wins and 1 draw (WWDWW). Across 10 league games Portland Timbers had 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats (WLWWDDWWWL).

Portland Timbers were left shocked by the defeat against FC Dallas. They entered that game as strong favorites to win, but they lost 3-2 in the end. Anthony Alves gave Portland Timbers the lead in the 8th minute but at the start of the second half, Portland Timbers conceded 2 goals. In the 63rd minute, Evander brought Portland level but they conceded the third goal from an own goal in the 87th minute and they eventually lost the game in the end. According to stats, Portland Timbers had: 33% possession, 3 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 1 corner kick and 5 shots on target.

It's difficult to know how Nashville SC intend to approach this game after back-to-back defeats in their last 2 games. They are certainly anxious to turn things around when they head to Providence Park to face Portland Timbers. But from all indications, they would need one hell of a plan to get all 3 points.

Nashville’s recent form shows they had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in 5 matches (DWWLL), and away from home they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (DWDWL). And across 10 league games, Nashville SC recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats (WDDWLDWWLL).

Nashville SC were beaten 2-0 by Columbus Crew in their last match away from home. Nashville conceded the first goal in the 30th minute and then conceded the other goal in the 65th minute. The game stayed that way until the end and Nashville SC were beaten. According to stats, Nashville SC had 45% possession, 1 big chance, 2 goalkeeper saves, 4 corner kicks and 3 shots on target.

According to the h2h, both clubs played only 3 matches against each other in the past. Portland Timbers won 1 match and the other 2 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Portland Timbers are unbeaten in all 3 matches

Nashville SC are without a clean sheet in all 3 matches

The bookmakers have made their feelings clear that Portland Timbers are the favorites to win this clash and we are behind that opinion. Portland Timbers were on a good run prior to the defeat against FC Dallas. The game against FC Dallas was a sham and they were not at their best, but they are a good team and they realize that already. So we expect a better performance from the Portland Timbers against Nashville SC. Also, Portland has a good record at home according to records.

• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.86 Odds
• Home to Win at 1.82 Odds
• Portland Timbers to Win 2-0 at 7.00 Odds