Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
07/03/2022
04:00
Prediction: 3-1
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids when they take on Portland Timbers on Monday morning. Los Angeles FC impressed in a 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Carlos Vela, who scored a hat-trick in the season opener, will be the man to watch in the home team, while all Duenas, Gaines, and Segura are likely to miss the game with injuries.
Portland, on the other hand, played out a 2-2 draw with New England Revolution in the opening match of the season. The Timbers, though, face a difficult task in Monday’s showdown, and seeing that Los Angeles FC have turned their Banc of California Stadium into a real fortress, home win should be considered. All Williamson, Jome, and Attinella miss out with injuries for the away side.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Vela):
Over the years Carlos Vela has established himself as one of best Mexican players. Vela was born in Cancun, Mexico, on March 1, 1989 and he played for Guadalajara before joining Arsenal youth school in 2005. The pacey left-footed winger played only 29 games for the Gunners in the Premier League before signing a deal with Real Sociedad.
Carlos Vela played for the likes of Celta Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna and WBA on loan as well before joining the Basque outfit. Nowadays, the Mexican forward is a Los Angeles FC player and it has to be noted that he scored 14 goals in 29 appearances for the club in the 2018 MLS Season. He is naturally gifted player, quick, intelligent and with very good technique.
Carlos Vela did well to win two CONCACAF Gold Cups with Mexico national football team (2009, 2015) and he was named Real Sociedad player of the year in the 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 seasons. His main position is right winger, but he is used as a second striker and a centre-forward as well.
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.
