Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the key regular season MLS clashes between the Portland Timbers and New England Revolution will take place on July 6 at Providence Park in Portland. Here’s a smart bet on the total goals with an enticing odds offer.
Match preview
The Portland Timbers are currently in the playoff zone but have been inconsistent—Phil Neville’s squad has slipped into a mini-crisis, failing to win in their last two outings. A heavy 0-3 loss to Toronto once again highlighted their main weakness: a defense that tends to falter almost every match. Still, their attack remains a force to be reckoned with, boasting 28 goals in 19 games and six victories in matches where the Timbers scored at least twice.
Portland are enjoying an impressive unbeaten run at home—nine matches, five of which ended in victory. The team consistently finds the net at Providence Park, but they almost always concede as well, making their home fixtures perfect for betting on high-scoring games. The return of Kamal Miller and goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau after the Gold Cup could bolster the back line, but injuries to several key players continue to complicate squad rotation.
The New England Revolution head into this fixture with a long winless streak in Portland, but they can boast an excellent away record in 2025—seven road games without defeat, four of them ending in wins. Caleb Porter’s team pulled off a stunning comeback in their last match, rallying from 0-3 down to draw 3-3 with Colorado. This speaks volumes about their character and ability to battle until the final whistle.
All eyes will once again be on Carles Gil—the captain and engine of the Revolution, who already has 7 goals and 5 assists to his name. There’s also a strong chance Maximiliano Urruti could start after netting a crucial late goal in the previous match. Despite ongoing injury problems, especially among their attackers, the Revs know how to play on the road—and in Portland, they’ll be aiming for at least a draw, especially given recent trends.
Probable lineups
- Portland Timbers: Pantemis; Mosquera, Surman, Zuparic, Fory; Chara, Ayala; Moreno, Da Costa, Kelsey; Mora
- New England Revolution: Ivacic; Hughes, Beason, Ceballos; Feingold, Yusuf, Gil, Polster, Miller; Langoni, Urruti
Match facts and head-to-head
- The last five MLS encounters between Portland and New England have all ended in high-scoring draws.
- Portland are unbeaten at home in nine straight matches, scoring in every one.
- New England haven’t won in Portland since 2015, but are unbeaten in their last seven away games.
Prediction
This game promises to be lively and full of goals—both teams are prolific up front, but neither is known for defensive solidity. Portland are always dangerous at home, while the Revolution are among the league’s top road teams. Given both sides’ form and H2H stats, betting on both teams to score at 1.62 odds looks like the most logical option.
