Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2023-08-30 02:30.
[p]In an exciting MLS match-up, the Portland Timbers, currently in 12th place with 26 points, will face off against Real Salt Lake, who are sitting in 4th place with 37 points in the Western Conference. The game will be played at Providence Park in Portland.[/p]
[p]The home team, Portland Timbers, have had a mixed season so far, with an overall balance of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses, scoring 28 goals and conceding 41, resulting in a goal margin difference of -13. In their last match, they suffered a 2-3 defeat at home against Vancouver Whitecaps. Despite their poor overall productivity, the Timbers have managed to score at least one goal on average in every home game this season. Key players for the Timbers include forward Dairon Asprilla, who has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in his last 4 matches, and midfielder Diego Chara. Unfortunately, the team will be without Jaroslaw Niezgoda and Eryk Williamson due to knee injuries.[/p]
[p]Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, have had a slightly better season with an overall balance of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, scoring 35 goals and conceding 37, resulting in a goal margin difference of -2. In their last match, they were defeated 0-3 at home by Houston Dynamo. Real Salt Lake has also managed to score at least one goal on average in every away game this season. Key players for the away team include midfielder Pablo Ruiz, who has provided 3 assists in his last 3 matches, and forward Jefferson Savarino, who has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in his last 4 matches. Goalkeeper Zac MacMath has also been in good form recently.[/p]
[p]In their recent head-to-head encounters, Portland Timbers have won 1 match, Real Salt Lake have won 2, and 2 matches have ended in a draw. Their last meeting in the current season ended in a goalless draw, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. With both teams having similar goal-scoring records and positions in the standings, this match could be a closely contested affair.[/p]
[p]Based on current form and bookmakers’ predictions, this match is expected to be a tight contest with both teams having the potential to secure a victory. [/p]
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