Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 04/03/2022, 23:34  by Indran | Modified on 05/03/2022 at 00:34 in Major League Soccer Predictions

Los Angeles FC welcomes Portland Timbers to the Banc of California Stadium in the second round match in the MLS. The home team had an excellent start to the season when they beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 in their first match. It was sweet revenge for Los Angeles FC as they were thrashed 5-2 by the Rapids in the last league match of last season. The pre-season did not have a great start for Los Angeles FC as they failed to win any of their first three matches before winning their last pre-season game 6-1. They carried that momentum into the match against the Rapids with striker Carlos Vela the star of the show scoring a hat trick in a 22 minute period. Los Angeles FC will need to be at their best as they have lost the last three matches against their Portland Timbers.

Last season’s runners up Portland Timbers will be looking to go one better this season after losing on penalties in the final. They will be looking for their first win of the season after drawing their opening match against the New England Revolution. They will be delighted with the fightback in the match twice coming from behind to snatch a point in the draw. Portland Timbers will need to start better in this match as they don’t want to be playing catch up against a side in top form. They have not lost to Los Angeles FC in the last five matches with three wins and two draws.