MLS, played Sunday, July 21st, 2024
Here is our LA Galaxy v Portland Timbers tip and game preview. Based on our detailed analysis of statistics listed below and other factors, we predicted both teams to score in this game, over 2.5 goals, and a LA Galaxy home win. Our confidence in this pick was moderate relative to other picks.
LA Galaxy picked up another important three points in the MLS during the week when they registered a 3-2 home win against Colorado Rapids which also took the hosts to the top of the Western Conference ladder and above their city rivals, Los Angeles, prior to this upcoming fixture against Portland Timbers, while the visitors collected a second win on the trot with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at home against Real Salt Lake which helped maintain their place in the top seven pack.
LA Galaxy now possess a two-point cushion above their rivals Los Angeles and also third placed outfit Real Salt Lake in what has become a three-horse race at the top of the Western Conference table, and the hosts will certainly be upbeat about their chances here as the hosts have suffered just two defeats in their last eight games overall.
Those defeats came in the shape of a 2-1 loss at home against Los Angeles and Dallas 2-0 but having also collected six wins within this period as well, the hosts know they stand a decent chance of taking the spoils in this upcoming fixture.
LA Galaxy have also lost just once in their previous 12 games on home turf at their Dignity Health Sports Park while also collecting eight wins along the way.
Portland Timbers have recorded five wins out of their last six games overall in the MLS as the visitors have registered important wins of their own in recent times having recorded victories against the likes of San Jose Earthquakes, Vancouver Whitecaps, Minnesota United, Nashville, Real Salt Lake respectively but the latter four of these wins were achieved on home turf at their Providence Park.
The bigger picture shows Portland Timbers have been handed just a single defeat in their previous 10 games overall in the MLS which includes collecting a total of seven wins within this period which will also give the visitors a welcome boost ahead of this upcoming trip to the Dignity Health Sports Park.
However, Portland Timbers have produced a string of disappointing results on their travels in recent weeks as the visitors have managed to pick up just two wins in their last 11 outings on the road which were against Austin and San Jose Earthquakes but also includes slipping to no fewer than six defeats in the process which does not bode well for this upcoming clash.
LA Galaxy v Portland Timbers Verdict
LA Galaxy have lost just once in their last eight meetings against Portland Timbers and it's the hosts who look the more likely to grab the all-important three points here at the Dignity Health Sports Park considering their impressive form at home of late.
Therefore, our main bet will be LA Galaxy win @ 1.72
Other side bets worth considering:
LA Galaxy win & Over 2 goals @ 2.00
Correct Score: LA Galaxy 3-1 @ 12.00
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| H | Colorado | 3-2 |
| A | Dallas | 2-0 |
| H | Minnesota Stars | 2-1 |
| H | Los Angeles FC | 1-2 |
| A | San Jose | 0-3 |
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| H | Real Salt Lake | 3-0 |
| H | Nashville | 4-1 |
| A | Dallas | 3-2 |
| H | Minnesota Stars | 3-2 |
| H | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2-0 |
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