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Minnesota United 2-1 Portland Timbers


Major League Soccer Matchday 20
Allianz Field

17'
J. Rodriguez
D. Ayala
42'
M. Tapias
42'
J. Rodriguez
44'
Evander
65'
R. Lod
J. Rosales
67'
D. Chara
68'
M. Araujo
82'
D. Asprilla
82'
S. Jeong
D. Taylor
90+2'
M. Tapias
90+2'
M. Tapias
90+13'
W. Trapp

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.75
4.10
4.10
Prob.
57.1%
24.4%
24.4%

Key points

• Minnesota United is on a three-game unbeaten streak, with two wins and a draw.
• Minnesota United has scored 11 goals in their last six games, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
• Portland Timbers had lost three consecutive matches before a recent 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
• Portland Timbers have conceded an average of 2.33 goals per game in their recent away matches.
• Minnesota United has won 10 games against Portland Timbers in their head-to-head record.
• The average goals per match are 1.5 for Portland Timbers and 1.6 for Minnesota United in their past encounters.

Current streaks

Minnesota United

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
0
Since a loss
4
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
3

Portland Timbers

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
16

Recent form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently on a three-game unbeaten streak, including two wins and a draw. The Loons have been particularly strong on the road, winning their last two away games against Atlanta United and Charlotte FC. During this six-game period, Minnesota United has scored an impressive 11 goals, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while conceding only 7 goals, resulting in a positive goal difference of 4. The team's attacking prowess is evident in the fact that 83% of their games have featured over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in the same percentage of matches. The only blemish on their record is a 1-2 home defeat against Houston Dynamo, but the team has bounced back well since then, demonstrating their resilience and ability to maintain a strong position in the league table.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are currently in a poor run of form, having lost three consecutive matches before securing a high-scoring 4-2 victory against the San Jose Earthquakes in their most recent game. Prior to this win, the Timbers had gone five matches without a victory, drawing two and losing three. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. Additionally, both teams have scored in 83% of their previous six matches, highlighting the Timbers' offensive capabilities but also exposing their defensive vulnerabilities. The Timbers will be looking to build on their recent win and improve their defensive record in order to climb the league table.

Minnesota United

2th · 6-3-2 · 19-13 (+6) · 21 pts
Last 6
DLWWWD
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Atlanta United
1 - 2
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
0 - 3
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

11th · 3-4-6 · 25-27 (-2) · 13 pts
Last 6
DDLLLW
Results
W1 D2 L3
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
13
Per game
2.2
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 2
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
1 - 2
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
2 - 0
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
2 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
Los Angeles FC

Recent home/away form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent home form has been fairly solid, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six games at home. They have managed to score nine goals during this period, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while conceding six goals, an average of one goal per game. The team has kept two clean sheets in these six matches. It's worth noting that 50% of their home games have seen over 2.5 goals, while the other 50% have had under 2.5 goals. Additionally, in 67% of these matches, both teams have found the back of the net. The most high-scoring game during this period was a 2-2 draw against LA Galaxy on May 16, 2024.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have struggled in their recent away games, with a run of four consecutive defeats following two draws. Their away form has been characterized by high-scoring matches, with five out of the six games featuring over 2.5 goals. The Timbers have conceded an average of 2.33 goals per game while scoring 1.5 goals per game, resulting in a negative goal difference of -5. Notably, both teams have scored in 67% of these away matches, indicating that the Timbers have been involved in entertaining, albeit unsuccessful, encounters on the road.

Minnesota United

2th · 6-3-2 · 19-13 (+6) · 21 pts
Last 6
WWDLWD
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.5
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
1 - 0
St Patrick's Athl.
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 0
Los Angeles FC

Portland Timbers

11th · 3-4-6 · 25-27 (-2) · 13 pts
Last 6
LLDDLL
Results
W0 D2 L4
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
14
Per game
2.3
Goal difference
-5
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
2 - 0
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
2 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 3
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
1 - 0
Portland Timbers

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Minnesota United and Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS) show the following:

- Portland Timbers have won 6 games, while Minnesota United have won 10 games.
- There have been 3 draws between the two teams.
- The average number of goals per match is 1.5 for Portland Timbers and 1.6 for Minnesota United.

Some notable past matches include:

- Portland Timbers won 3:2 against Minnesota United on April 15, 2024.
- Minnesota United won 2:1 against Portland Timbers on July 25, 2021.
- Portland Timbers won 5:1 against Minnesota United on March 4, 2017.

These statistics are based on the information provided by the sources.

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