Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Tips & Preview - Visitors to maintain recent good form

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Portland Timbers are struggling recently, losing three of last five games.
Minnesota United strong on the road, unbeaten in 9 of last 10 away matches.
Both teams eager to bounce back after recent MLS losses.

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United

The Portland Timbers are looking to snap out of a recent poor run as they host Minnesota United in a Western Conference MLS clash.

The hosts have found things difficult lately and are also a bit unconvincing on home soil. They should struggle against the visitors, who have done some good work on their recent travels.

Portland Timbers News

The Portland Timbers are coming off a 1-0 home defeat to Real Salt Lake in their previous MLS fixture. They struggled to find their rhythm for much of the contest and finished with just a single attempt on target.

That was the third defeat in five matches for the Portland Timbers, who are currently sixth in the Western Conference. However, having gone unbeaten in the previous 10 home matches, manager Phil Neville will be keen to return to winning ways.

The Portland Timbers have been shaky at the back lately and are without a clean sheet in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Although there was a shutout last time out, they are usually sharp in attack, having scored in five of their last seven matches, with five fixtures in that run producing over 2.5 goals.

Minnesota United News

Minnesota United also suffered a defeat in their previous MLS fixture, falling 1-0 at home to Los Angeles FC. Eric Ramsay's team fell behind just before the break and could not find a way back into the contest despite seeing more of the possession and creating several chances.

The good news for Minnesota United is that they had been unbeaten in their previous six matches across all competitions and will be aiming to get back on track. They seem to do their best work on their travels, having gone unbeaten in nine of the last 10 away matches, claiming a 2-1 victory at FC Dallas in their last game on the road.

Minnesota United have also looked sharp going forward, scoring in seven of their last nine matches across all competitions. However, they are without a clean sheet in their last three away fixtures, all of which have produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Minnesota United have seven wins and one draw, with Portland Timbers picking up four wins in the last 12 matches. The hosts earned a 3-2 home victory in the last meeting in 2024.

Verdict

Portland Timbers v Minnesota Utd

The Portland Timbers have looked a bit out of sorts lately, while Minnesota United are rolling strong on their recent travels. The visitors also have a solid recent record in this fixture and can earn a win or draw here.

Both teams have scored in their last three meetings, all of which have produced over 2.5 goals. With an open contest on the cards, a similar outcome is expected.

Yes

Both Teams to Score

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Minnesota United

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