Bitesize Prediction: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC – 10/09/23

Competition: MLS

Market: Portland Timbers double chance

Odds: 4/7 @ 1xBet

Hoping to make up some ground in the play-off chase this weekend, Portland will welcome Los Angeles to Providence Park in the early hours of Sunday.

Starting with the hosts, last seen mounting a stellar second-half comeback away at Seattle as they eventually snatched an action-packed 2-2 draw, Portland will be desperate to use that late comeback as a platform to build on. However, showing some worrying issues since returning from the Leagues Cup break, the Timbers do have the feel of a squad seeking some much-needed stability. Despite signing off August with a 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake, interim boss Miles Joseph has seen his temporary squad claim just a single win from their previous six appearances across all formats. Nevertheless, desperate to make up some found in the play-off chase here, Portland will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil this weekend. Last seen in front of their own supporters snatching that 2-1 victory against RSL, Sunday’s hosts have won three of their last four domestic showdowns at Providence Park. Despite failing to pick up back-to-back MLS wins since the middle of July, Joseph’s side could be smelling a chance here.

As for the visitors, although Los Angeles might have marked their return from the Leagues Cup break with a crucial 4-0 victory against Colorado, it is no secret that the Falcons are in the midst of an extended MLS crisis. Last seen putting in another worrying display on home soil as they were hit with a routine 3-1 loss at the hands of Inter Miami, Steve Cherundolo’s men have now lost three of their previous four appearances across all competitions. likewise, continuing on from their Leagues Cup adventure last month, the California-based outfit have also won just a pair of their previous nine MLS showdowns – a run that stems all the way back to June 22nd. Showing some rather glaring defensive issues, Cherundolo will also have a continued headache over his side’s struggles on the road. Including a 2-1 defeat against Charlotte when signing off August, Los Angeles have collected just one point from any of their last four MLS appearances away from BMO Field.

Bet: Portland Timbers double chance against Los Angeles FC 4/7 for Sunday’s MLS matchup @ 1xBet