Philadelphia Union vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 29/05/2021, 01:20  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 29/05/2021 at 01:21 in Major League Soccer Predictions

It is still early in the season but Philadelphia Union have shown all the indications of a team bound for the playoffs. In their eighth game of the season they will be hosting Portland Timbers at Subaru Park. Going to this game, Philadelphia Union are third in the Eastern Conference with 11 points while Portland Timbers have so far managed none points and are sixth in the Western Conference. Philadelphia Union have had a solid run, and go here unbeaten in four league games, more recently an away win over DC United. The 1-0 win in that game was their third clean sheet in four matches while Philadelphia Union have managed to score more than a goal in just one of their seven MLS matches this season. This will be their fifth away game of the season, and they have managed just one win in the previous four, though they haven’t lost in the last two.

Portland Timbers go to this game having won each of their last five meetings with Philadelphia Union. Each of their last six meetings has produced over 2.5 goals. After a shaky start to the campaign, they seem to be getting their footing. They go to this game on the back of two straight wins, and clean sheets, having lost two matches before. In their last game, thy hammered LA Galaxy 3-0, though a first half red card to Galaxy central defender Derrick Williams helped them on. They have three losses in the six matches they’ve played so far, and three wins. Portland Timbers opened their season with a 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps and haven’t failed to score in the five matches that have followed. Three times in the last five league matches, they’ve scored two or more goals and four of the last five have produced over 2.5 goals.