Portland Timbers Minnesota United betting prediction

The home team comes to this stage of the MLS (Regular Season) after having eliminated Vancouver Whitecaps with a home win by (2‑0) in the previous round. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 23 goals scored and 26 conceded; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 28 goals scored and 25 conceded. In the last 9 home league matches Portland has a record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, so they have won 15 points out of 27 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 8 of the last 9 for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 20 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have only turned the score around in 2.

Portland come from a series of great results in MLS, which have encouraged the team to continue seeking good results. At home, they are an almost unbeatable team, which could be a determining factor for the confrontation against Minnesota. With another great performance over the 90 minutes, Portland are fully capable of achieving another victory in the competition.

Confirmed Lineup: James Pantemis, J. Mosquera López, Dario Župarić, Z. McGraw, Claudio Bravo, David Ayala, Diego Chará, Evander, Jonathan Rodriguez, Felipe Mora, Santiago Moreno.
Coach: P. Neville.