Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2024-05-18 00:30.
[p]In the MLS, Minnesota United is set to host Portland Timbers at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN. This match brings together two teams with contrasting fortunes in the current season.[/p]
[p]Minnesota United has a solid record with six wins, three draws, and two losses. At home, their performance includes two wins, three draws, and one loss. Their last competitive match against Los Angeles Galaxy ended in a two-all draw. Key players for Minnesota United include Joseph Rosales and Kervin Arriaga, both selected based on their average rating in the last five matches, and Robin Lod, who is among the top assistants with seven assists. The team will miss Emanuel Reynoso due to injury.[/p]
[p]On the other side, Portland Timbers has won three, drawn four, and lost six matches. Their away record shows one win, two draws, and four losses. Their last competitive match saw them victorious over San Jose Earthquakes with a score of four to two. Key players for Portland Timbers include Evander and Jonathan Javier Rodriguez Portillo, both highlighted for their performance in recent matches, and Santiago Moreno, noted for not missing any minute in the last five matches. Portland Timbers will be without Marvin Loria, sidelined due to injury.[/p]
[p]The last five matches between Minnesota United and Portland Timbers in the MLS have seen two wins for Minnesota United, two wins for Portland Timbers, and one draw. The most recent encounter in July 2023 ended with Minnesota United defeating Portland Timbers four to one.[/p]
[p]Offence of Portland Timbers is outstanding, scoring 25 goals (shared 2nd to 3rd position in the competition), compared to 19 goals by Minnesota United (shared 11th to 12th position). However, defence of Minnesota United is more robust, having conceded 13 goals (shared 5th to 6th position), while Portland Timbers has conceded 27 goals (28th in the competition).[/p]
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