Our prediction for this MLS match:
Minnesota United
Match Time & Date:
19/05/2024
02:30
Prediction: 2-2
Portland Timbers
Following three consecutive league wins Minnesota United shared the spoils with Los Angeles Galaxy in midweek. The Loons aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. The likes of Moses Nyeman, Hassani Dotson, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Hugo Bacharach, and Emanuel Reynoso are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
The Timbers, on the other hand, aim to build on a thrilling 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes. Given Portland’s attacking potential, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on over 2.5 goals. It has to be noted that Minnesota United outplayed Portland Timbers 4-1 in their last meeting in MLS. All Claudio Bravo, Miguel Araujo, and Marvin Loria remain on the sidelines with injuries, speaking of the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Wil Trapp):
Wil Trapp is an American footballer who plays for Columbus Crew in MLS as a midfielder. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Trapp played for Akron Zips during his college career and in 2013 he returned to his hometown club Columbus Crew. Over the years the 173-cm tall footballer has established himself as a first-team regular and thanks to his thrilling performances in the Major League Soccer, he earned a place in the USA national team.
Wil Trapp made his USA debut on January 28, 2015 in a 3-2 loss to Chile. The Columbus man did well to wear captain’s armband in a friendly game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in January, 2018. Speaking of his club success, Trapp made it to the Eastern Conference play-offs with Columbus in 2015. His main position is defensive midfielder, but he is used as a centre midfielder as well.
The American footballer graduated from Lincoln High School where he was named the 2010 NSCAA National High School Player of the Year.
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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