Portland Timbers Austin betting prediction

The home team comes to this stage of the MLS (Regular Season) after having eliminated Vancouver Whitecaps with a home loss by (1‑4) in the previous round. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 27 conceded; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 32 goals scored and 20 conceded. In the last 10 home matches Portland has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 14 of the last 19 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. This is a team that has had a hard time trying to score first. They have opened up the score in only 3 of the last 15 matches, they have reached half‑time in front in 2 of those 3 matches and held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in all of them. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

The Portland Timbers are looking for an immediate recovery after a tough defeat in their debut, especially since it occurred in front of their home fans. Playing at home again, the team needs to show a more solid performance, correcting defensive flaws and being more efficient in attack. Concentration will be essential, as any lack of attention can compromise their chances of a comeback. In addition, maintaining emotional balance will be essential to avoid unnecessary mistakes. The team knows that it needs to demonstrate greater intensity and technical quality to achieve a positive result. If it can impose its game and minimize mistakes, it will be able to rehabilitate itself in the competition.

Confirmed Lineup: James Pantemis, Ian Smith, Z. McGraw, Finn Surman, David Costa, J. Fory, David Ayala, Julio Joao Ortiz Landazuri, Ariel Lassiter, Felipe Mora, Antony.
Coach: P. Neville.