The Western Conference matchup between the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps is set to take place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Timbers are currently 2-2-1 this season, while the Whitecaps are 2-1-1. The game will kick off at 10:30 p.m. EDT.
Fanduel Sportsbook has predicted that the MLS line will have Vancouver favored at -122, with Portland at +296 and a draw at +283. The over/under for goals is set at 2.5. Both teams are determined to secure a win and gain important points in the standings.
In terms of last season’s performance, the Whitecaps had an overall record of 12-10-12, with a home record of 8-4-6. They averaged 1.6 goals and 4.5 shots on target per game. On the other hand, the Timbers finished last season with a record of 11-13-10, with a road record of 2-8-7. They scored 46 goals while allowing opponents to score 58 goals.
Some key players who are not expected to play in this matchup include Sam Adekugbe for the Whitecaps, as well as Claudio Bravo and Marvin Loria for the Timbers. This promises to be an exciting game as both teams strive for victory on the field