Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
3.30
|
3.75
|
2.05
|
| Prob. |
30.3%
|
26.7%
|
48.8%
|
Key points
• Vancouver Whitecaps have lost four consecutive matches and are struggling offensively, averaging 0.5 goals per game.
• Whitecaps have conceded eight goals in their last four games and only kept one clean sheet in six outings.
• Portland Timbers are on a five-game winless streak but have scored in five of their last six matches, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
• Timbers have not kept a clean sheet in their last six away matches and are averaging 1.83 goals conceded per game on the road.
• Both teams have shown a tendency for tight, competitive matches, with a high ratio of games featuring both teams scoring.
• The Whitecaps are struggling at home, with three consecutive home losses and only four goals scored in their last six home games.
Current streaks
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
8
4
0
0
5
Portland Timbers
0
5
0
2
0
1
Recent form
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps are experiencing a concerning dip in form, as evidenced by their current run of four consecutive defeats in Major League Soccer. This losing streak has seen them concede eight goals whilst only managing to score twice. Their last victory came over eight matches ago, highlighting a prolonged period of struggle. Defensively, the Whitecaps have been porous, keeping just one clean sheet in their last six outings. Their goal-scoring woes are equally apparent, with a meagre average of 0.5 goals per game over this period. The 3-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders stands out as a particularly heavy loss. Despite two draws prior to the losing run, including a goalless stalemate in the Canadian Championship, the overall trend suggests the Whitecaps are in desperate need of a turnaround to salvage their season.
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers have shown a mixed run of form in their recent fixtures, with a notable tendency towards draws. They are currently enduring a five-game winless streak, having drawn four of their last six matches. Their sole victory in this period came in a high-scoring affair against LA Galaxy, where they netted four goals in a 4-2 win. Defensively, the Timbers have been somewhat porous, managing only one clean sheet in these six games. However, they've demonstrated resilience in attack, scoring in five out of six matches and averaging 1.5 goals per game. The 3-3 draw with Real Salt Lake stands out as a particularly goal-laden encounter. Interestingly, two-thirds of their recent matches have seen both teams score, yet the same proportion have also featured fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency for tight, competitive fixtures.
Vancouver Whitecaps
DDLLLL
W0 D2 L4
3
0.5
9
1.5
-6
1
2
50%
50%
50%
Portland Timbers
WDDLDD
W1 D4 L1
9
1.5
8
1.3
+1
1
2.83
67%
67%
33%
Recent home/away form
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps are currently experiencing a concerning dip in their home form, with a run of three consecutive defeats in their most recent Major League Soccer matches. This poor streak follows a more promising period where they managed a win and two draws. Their offensive output has been particularly worrying, with the Whitecaps failing to score in their last two home games and managing only four goals in their previous six matches at BC Place. Defensively, they've conceded seven goals during this period, including a 3-0 loss to Seattle Sounders, which stands out as their heaviest defeat. Despite these struggles, the Whitecaps have shown some resilience, keeping two clean sheets and maintaining a relatively low-scoring trend, with 67% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals.
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers have shown mixed form away from home, with a notable tendency for high-scoring encounters. Their last six away matches have yielded an impressive average of 3.33 goals per game, with both teams scoring in every fixture. The Timbers have been involved in several thrilling draws, including a 3-3 result against Real Salt Lake and back-to-back 1-1 stalemates against Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders. Despite their attacking prowess, scoring 1.5 goals per game, Portland's defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.83 goals per match and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six away outings. The team's recent away form has seen them go on a four-match unbeaten run, consisting of three draws and one win, following consecutive losses to St. Louis CITY and Colorado Rapids.
Vancouver Whitecaps
WDDLLL
W1 D2 L3
4
0.7
7
1.2
-3
2
1.83
33%
67%
33%
Portland Timbers
WLLDDD
W1 D3 L2
9
1.5
11
1.8
-2
0
3.33
100%
33%
67%