Portland Timbers v Philadelphia

Portland Timbers vs Philadelphia Union Preview

Portland Timbers were dealt a 1-0 defeat away from home at Houston Dynamo in last weekend's MLS action which ended Portland's promising three-match unbeaten start to this new season but nevertheless, The Timbers return to the home surroundings of their Providence Park for this upcoming clash against Philadelphia Union who have yet to record a win so far in this season's campaign.

Prior to the recent defeat, Portland Timbers had produced a bright start to this new campaign as the hosts had put together a three-match unbeaten start to the new term which consisted of wins against Colorado Rapids 4-1 at home and a 2-1 victory away from home at New York City, so the hosts will still feel confident about their chances of securing a result here on the weekend.

In addition, Portland Timbers had picked up a point in between the two wins with a high-scoring 2-2 draw at home with DC United so Phil Neville's side look in good shape to get something from this clash.

Goals also look set to feature in this upcoming fixture for both sides as no fewer than 11 of their last 13 matches have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net, so the goals market definitely appeals here.

Philadelphia Union have played only three games to date in this season's MLS campaign and each of these matches have resulted in stalemate as The Union have been involved in draws with Chigago Fire 2-2, Sporting Kansas 1-1 and a 2-2 draw away from home at Austin as well.

The early prospects suggest that another game involving both teams scoring this weekend when Philadelphia make their way to Providence Park look pretty promising as the bigger picture shows seven of Philadelphia Union's last 10 games overall have produced goals for both teams.

The draw has also featured prominently in recent times as Philadelphia Union have been involved in no fewer than nine stalemates within their previous 14 games overall in the MLS and another draw may unfold again this weekend against Portland Timbers.

It's also worth mentioning that 10 of Philadelphia's last aforementioned 14 games have also resulted in both teams scoring so this trend may well continue on the weekend.

Overall results have been fairly encouraging for Philadelphia Union and manager Jim Curtin as the visitors have slipped to just two defeats in their last 15 games overall, so they too will be in a confident frame of mind as they prepare for this upcoming clash against Portland Timbers.

Portland Timbers v Philadelphia Union Verdict

Four out of the last seven meetings between these two sides have resulted in both sides scoring and this trend looks set to continue at Providence Park.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.60

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.00