FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers Predictions

Dallas could move into the top three of the Western Conference with a win this weekend, and the hosts stand a good chance of winning on Sunday when they take on a Portland Timbers side that have lost their last four matches and sit bottom of the table.

Dallas took the lead in the tenth minute away at Philadelphia Union through Ziegler, but despite leading 1-0 at the break their day would end in defeat. Burke equalised for the hosts in the eighty-fifth minute and in stoppage time Philadelphia Union snatched the victory thanks to a goal from Bedoya. Portland Timbers were destroyed in the first half of their trip to SJ Earthquakes last time out, where goals from Salinas, Hoesen, and Espinoza saw the home side leading 3-0 at the break. The visitors threatened to get back into the match early in the second half, but Váleri’s missed penalty in the fifty-sixth minute proved costly as the scoreline ended 3-0.

The recent head to head record between these two clubs and their performances in the MLS this season, all suggest that Dallas are best placed to win on Sunday and that both teams are likely to get on the scoreboard. Both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings between these two clubs. Dallas have won three of their last five matches, while Portland Timbers have lost their last four matches.The hosts are yet to lose at home this season, but their guests are in the midst of a five game winless run. Both teams have scored in four of Dallas’ last six and three of Portland Timbers’ last five matches. While we expect both teams to get on the scoreboard this weekend, we can only see one winner and that is Dallas.

Barrios, Pomykal, and Ziegler have all scored two goals each in the MLS for Dallas so far this season, while Ebobisse, who also has two goals, is the only Portland Timbers player to have scored more than once in the league. We’re confident that Dallas will win and both teams will score on Sunday, and have predicted a final score of 3-1. The hosts have form in their favour as well as the home advantage, but have only managed to keep one clean sheet so far this season.