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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on an impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side in an important clash at the BC Place on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers Preview
Portland Timbers are in eighth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Timbers held Real Salt Lake to a 3-3 draw in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Whitecaps defeated Toronto FC on penalties in the Canadian Championship final this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portland Timbers have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 18 out of the last 38 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' 12 victories.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won four of their last five matches at home in the Cascadia Cup derbies - they had won only two of their 10 such games preceding this run.
- Portland Timbers were held to a 3-3 draw by Real Salt Lake last week - the 11th time in MLS this season that they have failed to win a game in which they scored multiple goals.
- Evander has contributed to at least one goal in his last 11 matches in the regular season of MLS - a club record for Portland Timbers.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Portland Timbers squandered yet another good performance last week and will need to present a more robust front this weekend. Evander has been exceptional for the Timbers and will need to prove his mettle yet again on Saturday.
Vancouver Whitecaps have been impressive this month but will be up against a strong opponent. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Portland Timbers
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Vancouver Whitecaps to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Evander to score - Yes
