LA Galaxy looks to offset a 4-0 defeat last time out in Major League Soccer when they welcome Portland Timbers. The match schedules for Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park, with kickoff at 5 am.
Dallas put up a show last weekend against LA Galaxy with four goals against Greg Vanney’s men. On the other hand, Portland Timbers escaped with a narrow 2-1 win over Minnesota United.
First, the hosts had a solid start to the MLS season, with seven wins in their opening ten games. The impressive start puts them top as strong contenders of the Western Conference. However, their recent form has been poor, having picked up four points from their last five league outings.
In addition, their winning streak ended with a 2-0 home defeat to Sporting Kansas City. However, it took a 3-1 win over Dallas FC to return to winning ways. Unfortunately, it was too late to salvage following a 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps. It followed with another disappointing 2-2 draw to Red Salt Lake.
On the other hand, it took a last-minute winner against Minnesota United to give Timbers another win on the road. Therefore, the camp is with three consecutive wins following crucial back to back wins to climb the Conference table.
The side head into the clash high on confidence, with their first leg encounter ending in a 3-0 win back in May.
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Head to Head
Both sides have 29 games against each other, with LA Galaxy taking 11 wins while Portland Timbers with 12 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- FC Dallas 4-0 LA Galaxy
- Real Salt Lake 2-2 LA Galaxy
- Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 LA Galaxy
- LA Galaxy 3-1 FC Dallas
- LA Galaxy 0-2 Sporting Kansas City
Away
- Minnesota United 2-1 Portland
- Portland 2-1 Los Angeles FC
- Portland Timbers 1-0 FC Dallas
- Austin FC 4-1 Portland Timbers
- Portland Timbers 0-1 Minnesota
LA Galaxy Team News
Several key players remain unavailable through injuries. The biggest loss is Javier Hernandez, with ten goals in their last ten league appearances. In addition, Jonathan dos Santos and Efrain Alvarez are out in the ongoing CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Portland Timbers Team News
For a while at the camp, three players out of action include Andy Polo, Ismaila Jome and Jeff Attinella.
Prediction and Odds
Given the camp’s current woes, including injuries, we envisage Timbers swooping a win to make it four straight wins.
- Portland Timbers Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- First to Score: Portland
