• Portland Timbers are in good form, with 4 wins and 2 draws in their last six matches • Timbers have been solid defensively, conceding just 4 goals in total • Timbers have scored 10 goals in their last six matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game • Minnesota United are on a three-game losing streak with poor defensive performance • Minnesota United have conceded an average of 2 goals per game in their last six matches • Team has scored 7 goals in the same period, averaging 1.17 goals per game
The Portland Timbers are currently in good form, sitting in 6th position in the league with 27 points from 20 games. In their last six matches, they have gone unbeaten, securing an impressive four wins and two draws. The Timbers have been solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only four goals in total, averaging just 0.67 goals conceded per game. Their attacking prowess has also been noteworthy, scoring 10 goals in the same period, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game. While half of their games have seen both teams score, the Timbers have managed to keep the total goals average at 2.33, with an equal split between matches with under and over 2.5 goals.
Minnesota United
Minnesota United's recent form has been poor, with the team currently on a three-game losing streak. In their last six matches, they have managed only one win and one draw, while suffering four defeats. The team's defensive performance has been a concern, conceding 12 goals in these six games, an average of 2 goals per game. On the other hand, their attacking output has been limited, scoring only 7 goals, averaging 1.17 goals per game. A particularly high-scoring game was their 5-3 loss against FC Dallas on June 20, 2024, which saw a total of 8 goals. Despite their current 5th position in the league, Minnesota United will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities and improve their goal-scoring ability to maintain their standing and compete for a higher position in the table.
The Portland Timbers have had a strong run of form at home recently, going unbeaten in their last four home matches with three wins and one draw. They have scored an impressive 10 goals across these four games, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while conceding just four goals. The Timbers' home matches have been particularly high-scoring, with three of their last four home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their most recent home victory, a 2-0 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps, also marked their first clean sheet in the past six home matches.
Minnesota United
Minnesota United's recent away form has been mixed, with a run of three consecutive defeats following a promising spell of two wins and a draw. Their latest away matches have been particularly high-scoring, with their 5-3 loss to FC Dallas and 3-3 draw against Colorado Rapids showcasing the team's attacking prowess but also highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Over their last six away games, Minnesota United has scored an impressive 1.83 goals per game on average, but they have also conceded 2.17 goals per game, resulting in a negative goal difference. The team's tendency to be involved in high-scoring matches is evident, with 67% of their last six away games featuring over 2.5 goals.