San Diego vs Portland Timbers Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

San Diego look the best bet when they host Portland at Snapdragon Stadium on Monday. The visitors have lost three times in their last four away games in MLS.

San Diego have won 20 games, drawn seven and lost nine, while Portland have 12 wins, 12 draws and 13 defeats. San Diego sit 19 points above their visitors in the table.

San Diego are in form, having lost just one of their last six MLS games, a run that has included three victories in their last four.

San Diego have been racking up the goals in recent games, scoring two goals or more in four MLS games in a row. They have scored in seven of their last eight league games, including a 4-0 win over Portland last month.

There’s been a lot to like about San Diego’s defence this season. They have conceded just 18 goals in 18 home games in MLS, an average of one goal per game.

Portland are enduring a difficult run of results, having won just one of their last eight MLS matches. They have failed to win nine of their last ten away games, and are currently on a losing streak of two straight games on the road.

The visitors are struggling to score, with Portland disappointing in front of goal away from home this season, averaging just 0.94 goals a game on the road. They have scored 17 goals in 18 games.

The visitors have struggled defensively of late, with Portland conceding on each of their last five MLS road trips. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in 18 of their last 20 league games.

San Diego may be able to edge out Portland in a close game, with a 2-1 home win the correct-score pick. Six of San Diego’s last eight MLS games and each of Portland’s last four have seen over 2.5 goals, and six of San Diego’s 20 wins this season were by a 2-1 scoreline.

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Edited by Mark Langdon