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by Stephen Abiola | in Soccer Picks
Portland Thorns versus North Carolina Courage is a high-stakes game on Saturday night at Providence Park. Portland Thorns are 11th in the table with a single point, which they got in their 1-1 draw with Angel City FC last week. They were unimpressive for most parts of the match, conceding in the ninth minute before equalizing through Reilyn Turner in the 30th minute. Portland also had 21 shots, with only nine hitting the target. They must be more clinical in attack.
Likewise, North Carolina Courage have only managed a single point in their first two league assignments. Sean Nahas' side started the season with a promising 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville on the road. However, they took a step backward last weekend after losing 2-1 to Seattle Reign at home. They competed quite well after coming from two goals down to score in the 59th minute. This result leaves them 10th in the table, and they'll be eager for their first win this season.
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Portland Thorns - N Carolina Courage Key Points
- Under 2.5 goals were scored in five of the last six North Carolina games.
- North Carolina Courage did not win their last six matches.
- Portland Thorns did not lose at home to North Carolina in their last four meetings.
- Under 2.5 goals were scored in the last two Portland vs North Carolina meetings.
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Our Portland Thorns vs N Carolina Courage Prediction
Portland Thorns come into this matchup as the betting favorites with a solid home record. They have not lost at home in their last three matches, scoring six goals in those assignments. The Thorns have also found the back of the net in their previous five games, making them a dangerous opponent to face at Providence Park. They'll want to maximize North Carolina's recent struggles on the road, winning only once in their last five assignments. The visitors also failed to score in two of their previous three away games. We see a 1-0 win for the Thorns. Our prediction for Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage: Under 2.5 goals.
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