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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers lock horns with an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the BMO Stadium on Saturday.
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Preview
Los Angeles FC are in seventh place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this season. The Timbers held Columbus Crew to a 2-2 draw in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a slight edge over Portland Timbers and have won seven out of the last 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Portland Timbers' six victories.
- Los Angeles FC have won only two of their last 10 matches against Portland Timbers in the regular season of MLS, with their previous such game ending in a 2-2 draw.
- Los Angeles FC are unbeaten in their last eight matches at home in all competitions and came from behind to pull off a 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls last week.
- Portland Timbers are winless in their last six matches in all competitions and have played out draws in each of their last three games.
- Felipe Mora has scored in each of his last four matches for Portland Timbers.
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Los Angeles FC have an impressive squad at their disposal and will be intent on moving up the league table. Denis Bouanga scored a brace last week and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.
Portland Timbers have struggled this season and have been fairly wasteful in the final third this season. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 3-1 Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes
