Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy
22nd May 2030hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1501 GMT, Friday 21 May
Giovanni Savarese’s Portland Timbers and Greg Vanney’s LA Galaxy square off in MLS action at Providence Park on Saturday. The Galaxy have made a fine start to their season, winning four of their opening five. Can the club from the City of Angels leave Oregon with maximum points at the weekend? We have the latest MLS betting odds and tips.
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Portland Timbers Preview – Can the Timbers make it back-to-back wins?
Portland Timbers have made an indifferent start to their season, winning two and losing three of their opening five. The Timbers currently occupy ninth spot in the Western Conference table and 18th overall.
Portland kicked off the new MLS campaign with a 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps. However, they picked up their first win of the season with a much-needed 2-1 home victory over Houston on matchday two.
Giovanni Savarese’s side then crashed to back-to-back losses to Dallas and Seattle Sounders before returning to winning ways last weekend. Goals from Yimmi Chara and Marvin Loria were enough for a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. Can they pick up three points on home soil this Saturday?
LA Galaxy Preview – Galaxy to move on to 15 points?
Greg Vanney’s LA Galaxy have started the season in fine fashion. Galaxy have picked up four wins from their opening five MLS matches to sit second behind Seattle in the table. Only the Sounders have scored more goals, too.
LA opened up with back-to-back 3-2 wins over Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls. They crashed to a 3-0 away defeat to in-form Seattle on matchday three but have struck back with successive wins. After a 2-1 home victory over rivals Los Angeles, Vanney’s troops beat Austin 2-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park last time out.
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Galaxy will want to keep the pressure on the Sounders at the top of the table with maximum points on their travels this weekend. Despite their strong start, LA head to Oregon as the 3/1 underdogs.
Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy Betting Advice
These two sides have met four times in the past year. Portland had the better of LA last term, winning three of the four meetings. The Timbers have scored 11 goals in the previous two meetings. In fact, there were goals galore between the pair last season, with a staggering 24 scored in the four games.
Key Facts – Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy Betting Tip
- Portland walloped LA Galaxy 5-2 in the last meeting
- The Timbers have already suffered three league defeats this term
- The Galaxy have taken 12 points from a possible 15
LA Galaxy may head to Providence Park as the second favourites, but Vanney’s boys will fancy their chances of leaving Oregon with all three points. Odds of 3/1 for an away win are just too good to turn down, so our money is going on the LA victory here.
Former Manchester United & Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez has rolled back the years this season. The Mexican has made a stunning start to his campaign, scoring seven goals in just five MLS matches thus far. Back Chicharito to score in a Galaxy win on Saturday.
The best betting odds for Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy
Portland Timbers to win: 4/5 at Bet365
Draw: 14/5 at Bet365
LA Galaxy to win: 3/1 at Bet365
