Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers: MLS Match Preview

USA

Vancouver Whitecaps

Canada

Major League Soccer

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28 September 19:30 UTC

Portland Timbers

USA

In the regular season of Major League Soccer, the Vancouver Whitecaps will face off against the Portland Timbers. Both teams compete in the Western Conference and are vying for a playoff spot, making this match crucial for their chances. Who will come out on top on September 29? Find out in our prediction.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers Prediction and Betting Tips (29.09.2024)

Command Analysis

Vancouver Whitecaps

Canada

Current Form

Vancouver Whitecaps currently sit seventh in the Western Conference with 46 points. The team is just two points away from breaking into the top five, while also holding a narrow two-point lead over their opponent today, who occupies the eighth spot. Recently, they secured the Canadian Championship title by defeating Toronto in a penalty shootout during the final. In their last MLS match, the club fell to Los Angeles Galaxy with a score of 2-4.

Injuries and Suspensions

All players are available for the upcoming match.

Interesting Betting Trends

Vancouver Whitecaps have not conceded a goal at home in their last four matches
The hosts have lost only once in their last seven fixtures

Projected Lineup

Takaoka - Veselinovic, Blackmon, Laborda, Adekugbe - Ahmed, Armstrong, Gould - Vite, Caicedo, Schopf.

Portland Timbers

USA

Current Form

Portland Timbers currently sit in the play-in zone of the Western Conference at eighth place. They trail the direct playoff spot by two points and face a key rival today. Recently, the team has displayed a high-scoring performance with thrilling draws against St. Louis City (4-4) and Real Salt Lake (3-3), along with a victory over Los Angeles Galaxy (4-2). However, it's worth noting their loss to Colorado Rapids (1-2).

Disciplinary and Injury Updates

Evander and Williamson will miss the match due to yellow card accumulation.

Noteworthy Betting Trends

In two of their last three matches, Portland experienced player dismissals.
The team has scored in fifteen consecutive games.

Projected Lineup

Krepo - Bravo, Miller, Zuparic, Mosquera - Chara, Ayala - Antonie, Rodriguez, Moreno - Toye.

Trends

Bet Exact Score 3:2

Two of the last three encounters ended with this score

17.00

Bet Both Teams to Score

This bet has been successful in the last three matches of the visitors

1.43

Bet Number 2 in the Final Score

This pattern has occurred in the last three matches between the teams

2.07

Tip and bets

1.58total over three goals

Recently, opponents have been focusing on offense, leading to high-scoring matches. This is especially true for the visiting teams, who continuously deliver thrilling goal-fests. We anticipate another exciting showdown this time for the fans.

Our prediction is over three total goals at 1.58

Do you agree with this bet?

1.9Portland Timbers will not lose

Match Outcome Bet

The away team is striving to secure a playoff spot, and to achieve this, they need to defeat a direct competitor. Today, the club has an opportunity to do just that, and their chances of victory look promising, especially since the home team played a grueling 120 minutes just three days ago in the Canadian Cup final. We believe that a rested Portland will at least manage not to lose.

Our prediction is that Portland Timbers will not lose with odds of 1.90.