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The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers lock horns with an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important clash at the Lower.com Field on Saturday.
Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers Preview
Columbus Crew are in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The home side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Real Salt Lake last week and will need to take it up a notch in this match.
Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the Western Conference league table and have struggled this season. The Timbers held Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
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Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portland Timbers have a good recent record against Columbus Crew and have won seven out of the last 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Columbus Crew's three victories.
- Portland Timbers have won six of their last eight matches against Columbus Crew in the MLS and have lost only one of their five matches away from home against the Crew during this period.
- Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last 24 matches at home in all competitions and have managed to equal the longest such run in the club's history.
- Portland Timbers have won only two of their last 11 matches in the MLS in a run dating back to last season and are winless in their last five league games.
- Columbus Crew have played out draws in their last five matches in all competitions.
Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Columbus Crew have been held at bay in recent weeks and will need to work on their attacking play ahead of this fixture. The Crew can be unstoppable on their day and will look to hit their stride this weekend.
Portland Timbers are in the midst of a slump and will need to be at their resurgent best on Saturday. Columbus Crew are currently in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-1 Portland Timbers
Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Portland Timbers to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Taha Habroune to score - Yes
