The Portland Timbers will face off against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Western Conference showdown in Vancouver, British Columbia. Both teams have been performing well this season, with the Timbers currently at 2-2-1 and the Whitecaps at 2-1-1. The game is set to kick off at 10:30 p.m. EDT.
According to Fanduel Sportsbook, the MLS line has Vancouver favored by -122, with Portland at +296 and a draw at +283. The over/under for goals is set at 2.5. Both teams are determined to win and secure important points in the standings.
Last season, the Whitecaps had a record of 12-10-12 overall, with a home record of 8-4-6. They averaged 1.6 goals and 4.5 shots on goal per game. On the other hand, the Timbers finished last season with a record of 11-13-10, with a road record of 2-8-7. They scored 46 goals while allowing opponents to score 58.
Some key players who are not expected to play in this matchup include Sam Adekugbe for the Whitecaps and Claudio Bravo and Marvin Loria for the Timbers