The Portland Timbers will host Austin in an MLS matchup on Wednesday, October 2nd. This game will take place at Providence Park in Portland, OR, and is set to start at 10:30 PM. The Timbers are 12-10-9 and 9th in the Western Conference, while Austin is 9-13-9 and 11th in the Western Conference. The ML odds for this match are +370.0 for Austin, -165.0 for Portland, and +340.0 for a draw. The over/under goal line is sitting at 3.5 goals, and Portland is on a two-game draw streak.
Austin vs. Portland Timbers Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Austin at Portland Timbers
- Where: Portland, OR at Providence Park
- Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
- Betting Odds POR -165.0 | AUS +370.0 O/U 3.5
Austin Preview
Through 31 matches, Austin has a record of 9-13-9, which has them in 11th place in the Western Conference. They have struggled on the road, going just 3-8-4. Over their last four matches, they are winless, going 0-2-2. Following this match, they will take on the Los Angeles Galaxy on October 6th. In the standings, they are just one point behind FC Dallas.
As a team, Austin is 28th in MLS in goals scored at 1.1 per match. Jáder Obrian is the top scorer for Austin this season with seven goals, which is 54th in MLS. Sebastián Driussi has five goals and is 89th in MLS. Alexander Ring is the leader in assists with four, which is 65th in MLS. He also has two goals, which is 188th in MLS. Austin is 29th in MLS in shots on goal and 24th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 48.4% of their matches. Their passing percentage of 84.3% is 10th in MLS.
Heading into their match against the Portland Timbers, the Austin defense is currently 9th in the MLS, giving up 1.4 goals per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up an average of 1.2 goals per match. On the season, they are 26th in blocked shots and 28th in interceptions. Keeper Brad Stuver is 2nd in the MLS with 116 saves and has seven clean sheets on the season.
Portland Timbers Preview
Through 31 matches, the Portland Timbers have a record of 12-10-9, putting them 9th in the Western Conference. They have been on a draw streak, going 2-1-3 over their last six matches. At home, the Timbers have been strong, going 9-2-4. Overall, they have been favored in 13 matches, going 9-1-3, while going 3-9-6 as the underdog. Following this match against Austin, they will be back at home on Sunday, October 6th vs. FC Dallas.
The Portland Timbers have been one of the most potent offenses in the MLS this season, averaging 2.0 goals per match, which is the second-best mark in the league. Leading the way for the Timbers is Jonathan Rodríguez, who is seventh in the MLS with 16 goals scored. Rodríguez also leads the team in shots on goal, which is ninth in the MLS. Evander has been the top playmaker for Portland, as he is second in the league in assists and has also found the back of the net 15 times this season.
The Portland Timbers' defense has been struggling of late, as they have given up at least two goals in four of their last seven matches. However, they did hold the Vancouver Whitecaps FC to just one goal in their most recent match. Overall, they are 22nd in goals allowed this season, and they are 28th in fouls committed. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has just one clean sheet this season, and he is 28th in saves.
Austin vs. Portland Timbers Head To Head
The Portland Timbers and Austin FC have already met once this season, with Portland taking the victory by a score of 2-0. Both teams had three shots on goal in that match.
Austin vs Portland Timbers Free Pick
Our projections have this match between Austin and Portland going in favor of the Timbers by a score of 2-1. Coming into the match, Portland has been the better offensive team, ranking 2nd in goals scored and 8th in shots on goal. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Jonathan Rodriguez of the Timbers. On the other side, Sebastian Driussi has been given the best odds to score a goal for Austin.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Portland Timbers -165.0
