Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps Predictions

Portland Timbers saw their unbeaten run come to an end last weekend, while Vancouver Whitecaps picked up all three points away at Cincinnati to make it two games without defeat.

The form guide favours Portland Timbers this weekend but the history between these two clubs and their results last weekend suggest that Vancouver Whitecaps are in with a good chance of picking up at least a point. Vancouver Whitecaps have won their last three matches against Portland Timbers, closing the gap in the head to head record to just four wins in the process.

We’re certainly expecting a tight and tense ninety minutes between these two clubs and don’t expect there to be much between the pair at the final whistle, as the last five meetings between the two clubs have all been settled by a one-goal difference, which includes those three Vancouver wins that ended 1-0, 2-1, and 2-1.

The form of both teams could well be on the turn after last weekend’s’ result which saw Vancouver Whitecaps pick up a win and make it two games without defeat, while Portland Timbers were beaten by Minnesota United. Portland Timbers have to play Minnesota United again in midweek in the U S Open Cup and those extra tired legs and that lack of preparation time will surely play into the hands of a fresher and more prepared Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday.

We’re confident that a double chance bet on Vancouver Whitecaps will payout this weekend and have predicted a 1-0 win for the visitors that will make it four victories on the run against Portland Timbers. The visitors might not have form in their favour but last weekends’ result suggests the tide may be turning. Vancouver Whitecaps have a great recent record against Portland Timbers and will be looking to exploit their hosts’ tired legs in the second half, and that could be what makes the difference on Sunday.