Portland Timbers Sporting KC betting prediction

The home team comes to this stage of the MLS (Regular Season) after having eliminated New York RB with a away draw by (1‑1) 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 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 24 goals scored and 14 conceded. In their last match, for the US Open Cup, they got an away loss against Los Angeles FC by (2‑0). In the last 5 home league matches Portland has a record of 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 6 points out of 15 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 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

What the Portland Timbers have done so far is nowhere near what was expected of them. So, they have to keep working hard in order to grow in Major League Soccer and get to a better position than they are in now. As they are playing in their home stadium and will face an opponent that is not doing well either, a win is a must. Therefore, they need to impose themselves from the start and have possession of the ball, to minimise the risk of a slip-up.

Confirmed Lineup: Aljaž Ivačič, Justin Rasmussen, Bill Tuiloma, Josecarlos van Rankin, Dario Župarić, Sebastian Blanco, Eryk Williamson, Diego Chará, Cristhian Paredes, Yimmi Chará, Nathan.
Coach: P. Neville.