Portland Timbers vs Saint Louis City SC Prediction: Beware of the visitors

Saint Louis City have had an excellent start and have the opportunity to continue in that manner as they travel to Providence Park to face Portland Timbers. Portland Timbers had 2 wins in the opening 2 matches, Portland Timbers had a win and then a defeat after that.

Saint Louis City certainly has the attention of every team in the league and Portland Timbers are aware of the threat they pose. Will Portland be able to stop the incredible run of the MLS newcomers?

Portland Timbers started their season with a positive result as proof for their incredible results during the pre-season. They beat Sporting Kansas 1-0 at home but failed to follow-up as they lost 3-2 against Los Angeles FC away from home. Against Los Angeles, they were 2-0 down in the first half, after Giogio Chiellini and Carlos Vela scored two goals. In the second, Los Angeles extended the lead through Kwadwo Opoku in the 52nd minute before Evander pulled one back for the Timbers. The final goal came in the 84th minute through Christian Paredes.

Team Streaks:- Less than 4.5 cards (7/8), More than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Saint Louis have exceeded expectations so far this season with back to back wins in the opening 2 matches of the season. More surprising is how they have started so well despite their very horrible result during the pre-season, where they had 3 losses, 3 draws and 1 win. Saint Louis City beat Austin FC 3-2 away from home in their first match and then went on to beat Charlotte 3-1 at home in the second match.

Bill Tuiloma scored an own goal in the 41st minute to draw Saint Louis level after Charlotte’s early lead in the 25th minute and then they doubled the lead, as Eduard Lowen scored from the penalty spot in the 49th minute. The last goal was scored by Joao Klauss in the 71st minute to give Saint Louis City all 3 points at home.

Team Streaks: - Without clean sheet (4), More than 2.5 goals (8/9), Both teams scoring (5/6), Less than 4.5 cards (8/9)

This match is the first meeting between Portland Timbers and Saint Louis City.

Saint Louis City were below average in the pre-season but excellent so far in the league, scoring 6 goals in 2 games. It is unclear if they will be able to maintain the momentum long enough, but for now we can expect this team to come at any opposition. Portland Timbers are also a very good team and playing at home can further boost their morale. Generally, we should expect an open-end game from both sides with multiple goals scored

• Bet on Over 2 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.82 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-2 at 8.9 Odds