Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers
A month after meeting at MLS, Los Angeles FC will face Portland Timbers in the quarter-finals of the US Open. This time they changed their role as host to hold a match Thursday (11/7) at Banc of California Stadium.
Last June the Portland Timbers played the role of the host and had to admit the Los Angeles FC victory with a score of 2-3. The party tomorrow is getting heavier because the last two visits to Banc of California they gave up 3-2 and 4-1.
This season’s Los Angeles FC home record is very impressive where they have never lost a league competition with 8 wins and 1 draw. They have also scored 26 goals and conceded just 7 times after Sunday (7/7) then won big, 6-1, over Vancouver Whitecaps.
In contrast, the Portland Timbers are still haunted by a bad record in away matches with 5 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats. The aggregate goal is also still minus after conceding 25 times and scoring 19 goals, although Monday (8/7) yesterday just won 0-1 at the headquarters of New York City.
Various data above predict the host to win. However, they must remain wary of surprises that can be given to the visitors who just won the away game earlier last week.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5
Odds: 1.34