📏 Form Guide

Portland Timbers

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Portland Timbers, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following the 2-1 MLS success against Colorado Rapids.

In that match, Portland Timbers managed 71% possession and 23 attempts on goal with 9 on target. For Portland Timbers, the goalscorers were Antony (59') and Kevin Kelsy (76'). For their opponents, Colorado Rapids got 11 shots at goal with 3 on target. Djordje Mihailović (33') was the scorer for Colorado Rapids.

Portland Timbers have found it difficult to unlock defences of late. Their goals record equals just 4 vs opposition teams during their previous 6 outings. In those games, Portland Timbers have also seen the tally of goals scored against them total 4. That pattern won’t necessarily be continued into this game, however.

St. Louis City

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St. Louis City come into this encounter after a 2-1 MLS win to beat San Jose Earthquakes in their previous fixture.

In that match, St. Louis City had 47% possession and 11 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. For St. Louis City, goals were scored by João Klauss (45') and Eduard Löwen (92'). At the other end, San Jose Earthquakes got 13 attempts on goal with 5 on target. Josef Martínez (83') was the scorer for San Jose Earthquakes.

In as many as 5 of the previous 6 games featuring St. Louis City, three or more goals have been struck. The average number of goals per match within that spell is 3.17, with the average number of goals for St. Louis City coming out as 1.17.

🤜🤛 Head to head

The previous league contest featuring the two was MLS match day 38 on 25/08/2024 and the score finished Portland Timbers 4-4 St. Louis City.

On that occasion, Portland Timbers had 60% possession and 31 shots on goal with 12 on target. The scorers were Jonathan Rodríguez (39'), Felipe Mora (57', 64') and Evander (99').

St. Louis City got 13 shots on goal with 6 of them on target. Simon Becher (10'), Eduard Löwen (36'), Cedric Teuchert (45') and Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson (58') scored.

The referee was Ramy Touchan.

ℹ️ Team News: Portland Timbers

Zac McGraw (Back injury), James Pantemis (Leg injury) and Jonathan Rodríguez (Knee injury) won’t be available for Portland Timbers boss Phil Neville.

💭 Prediction

We’re inclined to think that St. Louis City should have enough to break down this Portland Timbers outfit, although that may not prevent them from conceding a couple at the other end.

We’re tipping a tight encounter finishing with a 2-1 victory for Portland Timbers after 90 minutes. It should be a decent one.

Renata Leite, 22:00 08/06/2025