Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2024-04-20 23:30.
[p]In an upcoming match in the MLS, Columbus Crew will host Portland Timbers at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH. Both teams are set to compete in what promises to be an engaging encounter.[/p]
[p]Columbus Crew has a record of three wins, four draws, and one loss from eight matches, placing them fourth in the standings. At home, their performance has been impressive with three wins and one draw from four matches, not facing a single defeat and securing the second position in home matches standings. Their last competitive match against Real Salt Lake ended in a goalless draw. Key players for Columbus Crew include Aidan Morris, Malte Amundsen, and Sean Zawadzki, all selected based on their average rating of the last five matches in the tournament. The team will be without Christian Ramirez due to injury.[/p]
[p]Portland Timbers comes into this match with two wins, three draws, and three losses from eight matches, placing them tenth. Their away record shows one win, one draw, and two losses from four matches. In their last competitive match, they drew 2-2 against Los Angeles FC. Key players for Portland Timbers include Evander, Felipe Mora, and Jonathan Javier Rodriguez Portillo, with Evander not missing any minute in the last five matches. The team will be missing Dario Zuparic, Marvin Loria, and Zac McGraw due to injuries.[/p]
[p]In the last five matches between Columbus Crew and Portland Timbers in the MLS, Portland Timbers has won three times, Columbus Crew has won once, and one match ended in a draw. The last encounter in July 2023 saw Portland Timbers defeating Columbus Crew with a score of 3-2.[/p]
[p]Comparing offense of Columbus Crew to offense of Portland Timbers, Portland Timbers has scored sixteen goals (3rd in the competition), while Columbus Crew has scored ten goals (shared 16th to 19th position in the competition). On the defensive side, Columbus Crew has conceded seven goals (shared 1st to 6th position in the competition), showcasing the best defense in the league, whereas Portland Timbers has conceded sixteen goals (28th in the competition).[/p]
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