Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Prediction and Betting Tips | 29th June 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on an impressive Minnesota United side in an important encounter at Providence Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Preview

Portland Timbers are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Timbers eased past Vancouver Whitecaps by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have been impressive over the past year. The away side slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Austin FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Minnesota United have a good record against Portland Timbers and have won 10 out of the 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Portland Timbers' four victories.
Minnesota United have lost only two of their last 13 matches against Portland Timbers in all competitions and have managed to win each of their last three games.
Portland Timbers have managed to keep clean sheets in three of their last five matches in MLS. Prior to this run, the Timbers had managed such results in only two of their previous 31 matches in the regular season of the competition.
Minnesota United have suffered defeats in their last three matches in MLS and have not suffered four consecutive league defeats in 2021.

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Prediction

Minnesota United have been fairly impressive this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Hassani Dotson and Wil Trapp have been effective so far and will look to make their mark in this fixture.

Portland Timbers are yet to hit their stride this season and will need to step up to the plate in this match. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this game.

Prediction: Portland Timbers 1-1 Minnesota United

Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Hassani Dotson to score - Yes