On the MLS this week Eastern Conference outfit Inter Miami will be taking a trip to Providence Park for a clash with Western Conference outfits Portland Timbers. This will be the first meeting between these two teams and either side will be aiming for the best first impression on 4th of October 2021 at 00:30.
Portland Timbers prepares for this match following a 1-2 MLS triumph against Los Angeles FC in their previous fixture. In that game, they had 43% possession, 9 shots with two of them on target and goals by Chará (45′) and Asprilla (59′). Los Angeles FC got 14 shots at goal with four on target and a goal by Musovski (55′).
Inter Miami on the other side will be looking to make amends here after losing 1-0 to Atlanta United in their previous outing. In that game, they had 38% possession, seven shots on goal with none of them on target. Atlanta United got 62% possession, 19 shots with seven of them on target and a goal scored by Martínez (78′).
Portland Timbers’ form recently has been impressive with only two losses out of the last ten games they played in the campaign. They have reached the fourth position in the Western Conference table, while their opponents are in the middle of table in their region with Inter Miami has three losses out of the last five matches they played.
Portland Timbers are on a seven-game unbeaten streak and have scored 12 goals in their last four matches. We predict a huge win for the Timbers.
Portland Timbers vs Inter Miami head to head
This will be first head to head match between these two teams; we are yet to record history on who will make a remarkable first impression.
Home
- Los Angeles 1-2 Portland
- Portland 6-1 Salt Lake
- Portland 2-1 Los Angeles
- Portland 2-2 Colorado
- Vancouver 0-1 Portland
Away
- Atlanta 1-0 Miami
- Miami 1-5 Nashville
- Miami 0-4 New York
- Toronto 0-1 Miami
- Miami 1-0 Columbus
Portland Timbers team news
Jeff Attinella, Andy Polo and Eryk Williamson will miss out the home team’s selection as they are recovering from injuries. Diego Valeri is also on suspension after picking fifth yellow card of the season.
Inter Miami team news
For the visitors Ryan Shawcross, Victor Ulloa and Joevin Jones have all been ruled out through injuries.
Prediction and odds
- Portland Timbers Win
- Both teams to score
- Goals over 2.5
