Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2023-08-26 02:30.
[p]The Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps are set to face off in an exciting MLS Western Conference match. Portland Timbers currently sit in 12th place with 26 points, while Vancouver Whitecaps are in 8th place with 31 points. The game will be played at Providence Park in Portland, and both teams are looking to improve their standings in the conference. [/p]
[p]The home team, Portland Timbers, has an overall balance of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses with a score of 26:38, resulting in a goal margin difference of -12. Their home record stands at 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses with a score of 17:12 and a goal margin difference of +5. In their last match, they faced Houston Dynamo away and suffered a heavy 5:0 defeat. Portland Timbers have managed to score an average of 1.1 goals per game overall and 1.5 goals per game at home, while conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match overall and 1.1 goals per match at home. Key players for the Timbers include midfielder Evander, who scored 1 goal in his last 3 matches, forward Dairon Asprilla with 2 goals in his last 3 matches, and midfielder Diego Chara.[/p]
[p]On the other hand, Vancouver Whitecaps have an overall balance of 8 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses with a score of 38:33, resulting in a goal margin difference of +5. Their away record is 1 win, 3 draws, and 5 losses with a score of 9:17 and a goal margin difference of -8. In their last match, they faced San Jose Earthquakes at home and lost 0:1. Vancouver Whitecaps have scored an average of 1.7 goals per game overall and 1.0 goals per game away, while conceding an average of 1.4 goals per match overall and 1.9 goals per match away. Key players for the Whitecaps include midfielder Ryan Gauld, who scored 3 goals and assisted 2 in his last 5 matches, defender Ranko Veselinovic, who scored 1 goal in his last 5 matches, and forward Brian White with 1 goal and 2 assists in his last 4 matches.[/p]
[p]In their recent head-to-head meetings, Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps have each won 2 games, with 1 match ending in a draw. Their last encounter in the current season took place in May 2023, with Portland Timbers emerging victorious with a 3:1 scoreline. Despite the Timbers’ dominance in their previous meeting, the bookmakers’ predictions suggest that this match could be a close contest.[/p]
[p]Based on current form and home advantage, Portland Timbers might have a slight edge in this match. However, Vancouver Whitecaps’ overall performance this season cannot be overlooked.[/p]
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