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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on Nashville SC 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 Nashville SC Preview
Nashville SC are in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Columbus Crew last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the Western Conference league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Timbers slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of FC Dallas in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
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Portland Timbers vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portland Timbers have a good record against Nashville SC and have won one out of the three matches played between the two teams, with the other two games ending in draws.
- Portland Timbers are unbeaten in their last five matches at home in MLS and have scored at least two goals in each of their five matches.
- Nashville SC have won only three of their last 19 matches away from home in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to June 2023.
- Portland Timbers suffered a 3-2 defeat against FC Dallas this week - the eighth occasion this season in which they have failed to win a game where they have scored multiple goals.
- Nashville SC attempted eight shots against Columbus Crew this week.
Portland Timbers vs Nashville SC Prediction
Portland Timbers have stepped up to the plate on several occasions this season but have been undone by their poor defensive performances. The Timbers have a point to prove this weekend and will need to present a robust front.
Nashville SC can pack a punch on their day but have a few problems to solve ahead of this game. Portland Timbers are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Portland Timbers 2-1 Nashville SC
Portland Timbers vs Nashville SC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Portland Timbers to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Nashville SC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Evander to score - Yes
