Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United Match Analysis and Prediction

Portland Timbers will battle to strengthen their playoffs spot in the Western Conference MLS this weekend when they play against Minnesota United. Kickoffs schedules for September 11 at 05:00 EAT

Throughout most of the regular season, Portland Timbers have been among the streakiest clubs in MLS, winning and losing consecutive games on two occasions, combined with 12 draws, the most in the Western Conference. While they have given themselves a chance to return to the postseason, with only four matches remaining in 2022, Portland can ill-afford too many more slip-ups.

The Timbers prepare for this fixture off the back of 2-1 MLS win to beat Atlanta United in their previous match. In that game, Portland Timbers had 39% possession, 14 shots with four of them on target and goals scored by Santiago Moreno (38′) and Dairon Asprilla (82′).  Atlanta United got 10 shots with two of them on target and a goal by Josef Martínez (88′).

On the other side, Minnesota United currently holds a five-point playoff cushion in the West, while only two points separate them from the third-place Toros. While their form is poor at the moment, it is by no means a disaster as their strong showing between the end of June and the end of August has given them some breathing room in the Western Conference.

Minnesota United will want to make amend following 0-3 MLS defeat at the hands of FC Dallas in their previous encounter. In that game, Minnesota United had 43% possession, 15 shots with two of them on target and a goal by Michael Boxall (55′ OG). FC Dallas got 10 shots with three of them on target and goals by Alan Velasco (56′) and Jesús Ferreira (58′).

Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United head to head

These two sides have had 20 head to head encounters since 2010; Minnesota United claims nine wins, Portland Timbers seven wins while three matches ended in draws.

• Minnesota 4-4 Portland 30/07/22
• Portland 1-0 Minnesota 13/02/22
• Portland 3-1 Minnesota 22/11/21
• Minnesota 2-1 Portland 25/07/21            
• Portland 0-1 Minnesota 27/06/21

Home

• Portland 2-1 Atlanta
• Austin 1-2 Portland
• Portland 2-1 Seattle
• Kansas City 4-1 Portland
• Toronto 3-1 Portland

Away

• Minnesota 0-3 Dallas
• Salt Lake 3-0 Minnesota
• Minnesota 2-1 Houston
• Minnesota 2-1 Austin
• Nashville 1-2 Minnesota

Portland Timbers team news

Diego Gutiérrez and Felipe Mora will be unavailable for this game through injury.

Minnesota United team news

Boss Adrian Health will be without the services of Romain Métanire, Hassani Dotson, Bakaye Dibassy, Patrick Weah and Jacori Hayes who have been ruled out through injuries.

Portland Timbers Win

Draw

Double Chance 1 or 2