FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th July 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as FC Dallas take on an impressive Portland Timbers side in an important encounter at the Toyota Stadium on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers Preview

Portland Timbers are in fifth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The Timbers edged 3-2 Minnesota United in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

FC Dallas, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and have not been at their best over the past year. The home side slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.

FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Portland Timbers have a slight edge over FC Dallas and have won 12 out of the 34 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Dallas' 11 victories.
Portland Timbers have won only one of their last 11 matches away from home against FC Dallas in MLS in a run dating back to 2015, with their only such victory coming by a 2-1 scoreline in 2018.
Portland Timbers came back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against Minnesota United and have achieved consecutive victories in this manner for the first time in MLS this season.
Evander picked up a goal and an assist against Minnesota United last week - his seventh game with multiple goal contributions this season.

FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Portland Timbers have been in impressive form this season and will be intent on making their mark this week. Evander has been exceptional for the Timbers and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.

FC Dallas have not been at their best this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Portland Timbers are the better team and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: FC Dallas 1-3 Portland Timbers

FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Portland Timbers to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Portland Timbers to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Evander to score - Yes