LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers predictions for this MLS clash on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. LA Galaxy want to get back to their winning ways, and to do so they will have to beat a Portland Timbers team that want to reach the playoffs. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy come into this match in third place in the Western Conference after eight wins, one draw and six losses.
Perhaps surprisingly, despite being in third place, LA Galaxy have a negative goal ratio, as they have scored 23 goals and conceded 26.
In seven home games, LA have conceded just eight goals.
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers come into this match in eighth place in the Western Conference, a win in the next match will likely put them in the playoff places.
Portland are one of the worst visiting teams in their conference, with just one win, one draw and five losses in seven games.
In the last two meetings between the two teams, Portland came out on top in both duels.
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LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Predictions
Neither team are at their best considering their recent results, but LA Galaxy have the advantage of playing at home in this game, and they host one of the worst visiting teams in the Conference, Portland, who have won just one of the seven games they have played away. With this in mind, we expect LA to secure the victory. We think there will be quite a few goal-scoring chances in the game, as both teams have conceded quite a few goals in their recent matches.