On Saturday, September 28th, the Portland Timbers will travel to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Western Conference MLS matchup. This game is set to start at 10:30 PM and will be played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC. The Timbers are +240 on the money line compared to the Whitecaps at -114. The line for a draw is sitting at +320, and the goal total is 3.5 goals. Portland is 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 12-10-8, while Vancouver is 7th at 13-9-7.
Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Portland Timbers at Vancouver Whitecaps
- Where: Vancouver, BC at BC Place Stadium
- Date: Saturday, September 28th
- Betting Odds VWH -114 | POR +240 O/U 3.5
Portland Timbers Preview
In their last three matches, the Portland Timbers have gone 1-1-1. They defeated the top-ranked Los Angeles Galaxy on September 19th but then lost to the Colorado Rapids SC on September 15th. Most recently, they played to a draw against Real Salt Lake. Overall, the Timbers are 12-10-8, which has them tied with the New York Red Bulls for 8th in the Western Conference. They have 44 points, one behind Orlando City SC.
The Portland Timbers have been one of the most potent offenses in the MLS this season, ranking second in the league with 2.1 goals per match. They have been led by Jonathan Rodríguez, who is ninth in the league with 15 goals scored. Evander has been the team's top playmaker, ranking second in the MLS with 14 assists. He has also scored 15 goals, which is sixth in the league. Overall, the Timbers are 19th in passing percentage and 7th in shots on goal per match.
Heading into their match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Portland Timbers' defense is coming off a tough stretch of matches. Over their last five matches, they have given up 2.2 goals per match, including three goals to Real Salt Lake's 5th-ranked offense. On the season, they are giving up 1.8 goals per match, which is 22nd in the MLS. They are also 18th in blocked shots and 28th in fouls. Keeper Maxime Crépeau is 28th in saves and has just one clean sheet this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
In their last seven matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps have gone 3-2-2, including a loss to the top team in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Galaxy. Overall, the Whitecaps are 13-9-7, putting them in 7th place in the Western Conference. They are just one point behind the Seattle Sounders FC, who they will face on October 3rd. At home this season, Vancouver has gone 6-4-3.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have been one of the more efficient teams in MLS this season, scoring 1.7 goals per match, which is 10th in the league. Brian White has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 14 times, which is 14th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Ryan Gauld has been their top playmaker, as his 12 assists are 6th in MLS. He also has 9 goals, which is 2nd on the team.
Heading into their match against the Portland Timbers, the Vancouver Whitecaps' defense is coming off a match where they gave up four goals to the Los Angeles Galaxy, who are the 4th-ranked scoring offense in the MLS. Overall, they are 8th in goals allowed this season, giving up an average of 1.4 goals per match. They are 24th in blocked shots and 16th in interceptions. Yōhei Takaoka is 10th in clean sheets this season with seven.
Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Head To Head
The Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers split their two matchups this season. In the first matchup, Portland had four shots on goal compared to two for Vancouver, and they won the match 2-0. However, Vancouver bounced back in the second matchup, winning 3-2 and having five shots on goal compared to seven for Portland.
Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps Free Pick
With both teams coming in with top-10 scoring offenses, we have this one projected to end in a 2-2 draw between the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps. This is a matchup between two of the better shooting teams in the MLS, with Vancouver coming in 7th in shooting percentage and Portland 3rd. Our projections have Fafa Picault as the top goal scorer for Vancouver, while Jonathan Rodriguez has the best chance to score for the Timbers. As for the match, we are getting a payout of +320 by betting on the draw.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +320
