LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024

Western Conference table-toppers LA Galaxy eye consolidating their top spot with a win.

Two of the highest-scoring teams in the competition, LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers will clash at Dignity Health Sports Park.

MLS Western Conference table-toppers LA Galaxy, coming off a thrilling 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids, will face formidable opponents in the form of Portland Timbers. Diego Fagundez, Joseph Paintsil and Ricard Puig found their names on the scoresheet for Los Angelinos in their previous fixture. The league leaders have won seven out of their last 10 games, averaging two goals per match.

Currently standing in the seventh position, Portland Timbers can climb to the fourth position with a victory over the table-toppers. The Soccer City USA side have won seven matches and faced only one defeat in their last 10 outings. They will look to extend their winning streak after a massive 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Kickoff:

Sunday, 21 July 2024 at 8:15 AM IST

Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, USA

Form:

LA Galaxy (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Portland Timbers (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch:

Ricard Puig (LA Galaxy)

The 24-year-old Spanish youngster Ricard Puig has been sublime in recent matches. He also netted an important goal for the Galaxy in their previous match against Rapids.

He has been one of the top goalscorers for Los Angelinos this season, finding the back of the net seven times in 21 appearances. Puig will play a crucial role in bolstering his team’s attack when they face the Portland Timbers at home.

Jonathan Rodrigues (Portland Timbers)

The Uruguayan centre-forward has been the top goalscorer for the Timbers so far this season, netting 11 goals in just 20 appearances. In their recent victory over Nashville SC, Rodrigues scored a brace and provided an assist to seal the victory for his team. Rodrigues will be an important player to watch if the Timbers plan to cause an upset by defeating the table-toppers.

Match Facts:

• Only Real Salt Lake have scored more goals then these two teams in the Western Conference.
• Table-toppers LA Galaxy won seven out of their last 10 matches.
• Portland Timbers have been defeated only once in their last 10 matches.
• It ended in an exciting 3-3 draw the last time these two sides met.

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in a draw: +350 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Jonathan Rodrigues to score or assist: +650 with FanDuel
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5: -300 with BetMGM

Injury & Team News:

The league leaders will miss the services of their top goalscorer, Dejan Jovelijic, due to injury concerns. Julian Aude and Gaston Brugman are also among the absentees due to fitness issues.

Portland Timbers’ manager Phil Neville will have the luxury to choose his best XI from a fully fit squad, with the exception of Costa Rican winger Marvin Loria.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 37

LA Galaxy wins: 14

Portland Timbers wins: 14

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineup:

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

McCarthy (GK); Cuevas, Neal, Yoshida, Yamane; Delgado, Cerrilo; Pec, Puig, Fagundez; Paintsil

Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pantemis (GK); Mosquera, Araujo, Zuparic, Bravo; Williamson, Chara; Moreno, Evander, Rodrigues; Mora

Match Predictions for LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers

Looking at the head-to-head record, it is not just difficult but nearly impossible to separate these two teams as they have won the same number of matches against each other. With the quality of attacking players both teams possess, we expect nothing less than an absolute blockbuster. The match however is expected to end in a draw.

Predictions: LA Galaxy 3-3 Portland Timbers

Telecast for LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers

All MLS 2024 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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