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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in an important encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Preview
Portland Timbers are in seventh place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Timbers eased past Real Salt Lake by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional over the past year. The home side edged Colorado Rapids to a 3-2 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a slight edge over Portland Timbers and have won 14 out of the 36 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Portland Timbers' 13 victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy are unbeaten in their last six matches on the trot against Portland Timbers but have played out draws in their last three such games.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won eight of their last 11 matches in MLS - the first time they have achieved such a run in a span of 11 games since 2015.
- Portland Timbers have won seven of their last 10 matches.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy are in impressive form and have fought their way to the top of the league table. Riqui Puig has been a brilliant creative presence for the hosts this season and will look to exert his influence on the game this weekend.
Portland Timbers can pack a punch on their day but will find their opponents in excellent form on Saturday. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 Portland Timbers
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Riqui Puig to score - Yes
