Our prediction for this MLS match:
Portland Timbers
Match Time & Date:
03/03/2024
04:30
Prediction: 2-1
DC United
Portland Timbers will look to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Colorado Rapids when they take on DC United in the opening match of their MLS campaign. The Timbers rolled over the Rapids in their opener and, as a result, the odds for home win are rapidly dropping. Antony Alves Santos should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace in the season opener, while all Felipe Mora, Marvin Loria, and Claudio Bravo continue to miss out with injuries.
Troy Lesesne’s troops, on the other hand, are not regarded as good travellers and despite their triumph over New England Revolution, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. The opposition back-line should have Christian Benteke at bay as the former Premier League ace scored a hat-trick against the Revs. All Steve Birnbaum, Russell Canouse, Tyler Miller, Jacob Murrell, and Garrison Tubbs are injured for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Christian Benteke):
Christian Benteke, born on 3th of December 1990 is a Belgian football player with roots from Congo. Benteke started his career at KRC Genk and after playing for Standard Liege, KV Mechelen, KV Kortrijk and Aston Villa the striker got transferred to Liverpool. Benteke is 191cm and is known for being a very strong goal scoring striker. In May 2010 Benteke made his debut for the Belgian national team.
Christian Benteke didn’t win any mayor prices yet. In the season 2008/2009 he won the national league of Belgium. Benteke is signed by Nike and got transferred to Liverpool for 46 million euro which makes him the second most expensive football player from Belgium. Benteke’s nickname is The Beast or Bentegoal.
Highlighted Team (Portland Timbers):
Founded in 2009, Portland Timbers is a soccer club based in Portland, Oregon. The Timbers are well known for their green kit and their secondary colours are red and black. Portland welcome their opponents at Providence Park and the capacity of their home ground is 21.144.
The club hold a long-running rivalry with Seattle Sounders as the two clubs used to face each other in the North American Soccer League. In 2015 Portland Timbers did remarkably well to win the MLS Cup and that is considered the club’s biggest success.
The Timbers defeated Columbus Crew in the final of the tournament and it has to be noted that the title game was hosted by Mapfre Stadium (Columbus).
Former Premier League footballer Liam Ridgewell played for Portland in the 2015 MLS Cup final against Columbus Crew. Speaking of the club’s supporters, you should have in mind that the Timbers sold out almost every home game in the MLS. Portland’s main supporters group is the Timbers Army.
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