Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas Prediction: Both clubs are struggling

Portland Timbers are back in action on Monday night as they prepare to face FC Dallas at Providence Park. Portland Timbers will be fighting for all 3 points as they have been without a win in their last 4 games in a row. They managed to play a 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders last week and they are eager to get a win in front of the home supporters.

FC Dallas are coming off a 2-0 win over Saint Louis City SC last week and this win brought their 2 match losing streak to an end and they are feeling confident to push for another win here.

Portland Timbers and FC Dallas are both playing in the western conference and they are separated by 9 points on the table. FC Dallas is 4th with 26 points while Portland Timbers is 11th with 17 points.

Portland Timbers (DLLDW)

Portland Timbers are still struggling to win after playing 4 games without a win. They had 2 defeats, 2 draws and 1 win in their last 5 games and their last game ended in a draw.

Portland Timbers will be facing FC Dallas here at home and their home form this season has been average. They played 7 home games and had 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in those games. Their last 5 away games also ended in 1 defeat, 2 wins and 2 draws, with the latest home game being the 1-0 win against Minnesota United last month.

Portland Timbers were only able to play a 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders in their last match. The game was balanced with Seattle Sounders getting more possession on the ball, while Portland Timbers registered more shots on target. According to statistics, Portland Timbers had 39% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Portland Timbers are currently 11th in the western conference with 17 points and a goal ratio of 19:24. They played 16 matches and had 4 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats.

Team streak: no wins (4), less than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (6/8).

FC Dallas (WLLDD)

FC Dallas caught a break with the win in their last match after going 4 games without a win. Their last 5 matches ended in 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats. FC Dallas beat Saint Louis CIty SC 2-0 at home in their last game.

FC Dallas are now playing away from home and their away statistics look average this season. They played 8 away games and had 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats in those games. Their last 5 away games ended in 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

FC Dallas were in superb form in their last game against Saint Louis City SC. The two teams played out a 0-0 draw in the first half and in the second half the game looked like it was heading to a full time draw until FC Dallas scored two late goals. Jesus Ferreira scored their opening goal in the 80th minute and Marco Farfan scored the second in the 89th minute to give FC Dallas a comfortable 2-0 win at full time. FC Dallas had 47% possession, 4 shots on target and 3 corner kicks in that game.

FC Dallas are currently in 4th position on the western conference table with 26 points and a goal ratio of 22:18. They played 12 games and had 7 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats in those games.

Team streak: both teams scoring (5/6), less than 4.5 cards (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (9/10).

Head to Head

Portland Timber and FC Dallas have faced each other 20 times in total. FC Dallas won 9 times, while Portland Timbers won 5 times and 6 games ended in a draw.

• FC Dallas have not lost in 3 meetings.
• Portland Timbers are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.
• FC Dallas are without a clean sheet in 9 meetings.
• There were less than 2.5 goals in 5/7 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 meetings.
• FC Dallas scored first in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 7/8 meetings.

Analysis and Betting Tips:

According to analysis, Portland Timbers have scored 19 goals and conceded 24 goals in 16 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 11% conversion rate. They also create 1.6 big chances per game and take a total of 10.7 shots per game with 3.8 shots on target per game. They take an average of 3.7 corners per game and take up 44.4% possession on average. On the defense, they have 4 clean sheets and they conceded 1.5 goals per game.

According to analysis, FC Dallas have scored 21 goals and conceded 18 goals in 17 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 11% conversion rate. They also create 1.8 big chances per game and take a total of 11.2 shots per game with 3.8 shots on target per game. They take an average of 4.1 corners per game and take up 49.2% possession on average. On the defense, they have 4 clean sheets and they conceded 1.1 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• Under 9.5 Corners at 1.82 Odds
• Home More Corners at 1.7 Odds
• Draw FT at 3.40 Odds