Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United prediction and betting tips - June 30, 2024

Prediction on game Win Portland Timbers

Odds: 1.87

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On the night of Sunday, 30 June, the Portland Timbers will play a regular season MLS match against Minnesota United. The match will start at 4:30 p.m. CET. Dailysports analysts have prepared a forecast for this match.

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Portland Timbers

The team plays in the MLS Western Conference and is currently in the playoffs. The Timbers have 27 points in 20 matches and are sixth in the standings. Despite this position, the gap between them and their closest pursuers is minimal. The seventh and eighth teams are inferior to Portland only in terms of additional indicators, and the gap from ninth place is one point. Thus, we have a very high density in the fight for the playoffs, so we cannot lose points in any case.

The main reason Portland is in sixth place in the playoffs is the team's attack. In 20 games, Portland has scored 36 times, which is the third highest number among all teams in the Western Conference. Nevertheless, the Timbers have problems with defence. They have conceded 33 goals, which is also the third best result, but this time it is the third worst.

However, despite this, Portland has been showing very good results in recent matches. In five previous meetings, the Timbers have not suffered a single defeat: three wins and two draws. The team has a very good pace and attitude.

Minnesota United

The team that is the neighbour of the Portland Timbers in the MLS standings. Now Minnesota has one less game compared to Portland, but they have two more points - 29 in 19 games. Thus, the gap from the ninth place is bigger - four points, although still, the density is very high and Minnesota clearly cannot relax. If we talk about the gap from fourth place, it is also not very large - two points.

And, let me remind you, Minnesota has one more match to play. Compared to the Timbers, United has the best defence - 29 goals conceded, the sixth best result in the West - but Minnesota has the worst offence - 31 goals. By the way, this figure is the lowest among the first six teams in the Western Conference. Minnesota also has the worst form. In the previous five matches, they had only one defeat, one draw, and now three defeats in a row.

Moreover, they conceded five goals in one of the matches. United clearly need to turn things around.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History

• The last head-to-head match between these teams, which took place in May, ended in a 2-1 victory for Minnesota.
• Portland Timbers have scored more than 1 goal in their last 4 home games.
• Portland Timbers have not lost in 6 matches.
• Minnesota United has missed in 11 consecutive matches.

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Prediction

Minnesota is higher in the Western Conference standings, but the team is currently in very poor form: three defeats in a row, which cannot be said about the Portland Timbers. The team hasn't lost six games in a row and will obviously want to extend their streak. A very good attack and home stadium could be key factors. My bet is on the Portland Timbers to win at odds of 1.87.

Prediction on game Win Portland Timbers

Odds: 1.87

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4.92

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