New England Revolution vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips & Predictions

New England Revolution haven’t exactly set the league alight in the first two months of the 2016 MLS season. They have only managed one win in their eight matches so far, with five draws and two defeats making up the rest of their results.

This return of a point per game leaves them in 6th position in the MLS Eastern Conference, but they have played a game more than the majority of the division.

Their sole win of the season came at home to New York Red Bulls at the beginning of April, and since then they have drawn two and lost one. Back to back draws against Toronto FC and Orlando City aren’t bad results by any means, but they will be very disappointed with their 3-0 loss to DC United on Saturday.

Portland Timbers were expecting more from themselves too. They lifted the MLS Cup at the end of last season and kicked their campaign off this season with a repeat result against fellow finalists Columbus Crew.

It all went downhill from there though as they lost three and drew two of their following five matches. They managed to get back to winning ways at home to San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday though, so this could be the start of a resurgence from the current champions.

Away from home Portland Timbers are yet to win, largely thanks to their terrible defensive record. They have conceded seven goals in their three away days this season, but at least they have managed to get on the scoresheet themselves in each one of these games.

New England Revolution have shipped 13 goals themselves this season though and have only kept one clean sheet in their last six games, so odds of 7/10 for Both Teams to Score look good value to me. I’m backing a 2-1 New England Revolution win at 15/2 as well.