Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers

Current streaks

Recent form

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown mixed form in their recent games, with a notable unbeaten run of five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) before their latest loss to LA Galaxy. Their defensive performance has been particularly strong, with 4 clean sheets in the last 6 games and an impressive goals conceded average of 0.83 per game. However, their offensive output has been somewhat limited, scoring only 1.17 goals per game on average. The majority of their recent matches (83%) have been low-scoring affairs with under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards tighter, more defensive games. The most recent match against LA Galaxy stands out as a high-scoring exception, with a total of 6 goals. Despite the recent loss, the Whitecaps' overall form has been solid, helping them maintain a respectable 7th position in the league table.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, with their last six games resulting in an even split of two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their offensive output has been impressive, averaging 2.33 goals scored per game, but they've been equally vulnerable defensively, conceding at the same rate. Notably, the Timbers have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Two particularly thrilling encounters stand out: a 4-4 draw against St. Louis CITY and a recent 3-3 draw with Real Salt Lake, highlighting the team's propensity for exciting, goal-filled matches. Despite this inconsistency, the Timbers have managed to secure the 8th position in the league, suggesting they've been competitive overall in a tight table.

Recent home/away form

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown mixed form at home recently, with a positive trend emerging in their last three matches. They have secured two wins and a draw in their most recent home games, indicating an improvement in their home performance. Notably, the Whitecaps have kept clean sheets in their last two home matches, showcasing a solid defensive effort. While there are no extended runs of wins or defeats beyond two games, the team's 4-1 loss to Wrexham in a friendly stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Despite this outlier, the Whitecaps have generally been involved in low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their goal-scoring and conceding averages are identical at 1.17 per game, suggesting a balanced performance at both ends of the pitch in their home stadium.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers' recent away form has been challenging, with only one win in their last six road games. Notably, they are experiencing a streak of high-scoring matches, with all six games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. The Timbers have been involved in a series of thrilling encounters, conceding at least two goals in each of their last six away games, while consistently finding the net themselves. Their most recent away match ended in an exciting 3-3 draw against Real Salt Lake, highlighting their offensive prowess but also their defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their struggles, the Timbers have managed to maintain a respectable 8th position in the league, showcasing their resilience amidst a difficult run of form on the road.