FC Dallas VS Portland Timbers Match Prediction

FC Dallas have won three of their last five matches against Portland Timbers, with the head-to-head record here therefore in favour of the hosts. In each of the last six meetings between the sides both teams have got on the scoresheet, while over 3.5 goals have been scored in five of those six games as well, so there should be a lot of entertainment on show. 

The most recent game between FC Dallas and Portland Timbers saw Ryan Hollingshead and Walker Zimmerman score in the space of three second-half minutes to help Dallas come from behind to win.

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FC Dallas v Portland Timbers: Prediction

Portland Timbers are not living up to their status as MLS champions this season and FC Dallas currently look like their most likely replacements to hold that title. With 20 matches unbeaten at home, Dallas can be confident of claiming the points here, especially due to the fact that Portland have failed to win their last 13 away matches. Dallas also have a strong head-to-head record here and have beaten Portland in both of the last two meetings between the sides.

FC Dallas v Portland Timbers: Betting Tips

There are a lot of good reasons to side with the hosts here and odds of 7/10 appeal on FC Dallas to win despite the relatively low price, while visitors Portland are offered at around the 4/1 mark, with the draw at 3/1.

Each of the last six meetings between Dallas and Portland have seen both teams score, so both teams to score at 8/11 should be a good selection, as should over 2.5 goals at 13/17. In fact, it might be worth taking on over 3.5 goals at a generous price of 2/1 for this MLS match. Given the likelihood of goals, it could also be worth backing Dallas to win with over 2.5 goals scored at 8/5.

Leaders of the Western Conference FC Dallas are undefeated in their last 20 home matches and they won 3-1 at Houston Dynamo in their most recent match. Oscar Pareja is therefore unlikely to make a lot of changes to his team, with Michael Barrios continuing to play in an attacking midfield role after hitting a brace in that victory over Houston last time out.

FC Dallas likely XI:

MLS champions Portland Timbers continue to struggle to match last year's success, although they broke a run of two successive defeats with a 4-2 home win against Seattle Sounders in their most recent match. Coach Caleb Porter will be pleased with that result, but unhappy with the way his team slipped back after racing into a 4-0 lead after just 44 minutes, with four different scorers.

Portland Timbers likely XI:

This game usually promises a lot of entertainment, with goals typically flying in when Dallas play Portland. The form book points to a home win for the Western Conference leaders, who have a five-point lead from Real Salt Lake at the top of the table. But defending champions Portland will be out to spoil the party and they cannot be underestimated. This could be a classic match and Dallas are favoured to come out on top. A thrilling home win for Dallas.

FC Dallas are undefeated in their last 20 home matches and Portland have failed to win their last 13 away matches.