Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Prediction 22 Sep 2024

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📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 02:30 GMT +1

🏟 America First Field (Sandy, UT)

Real Salt Lake will welcome the Portland Timbers to America First Field in a clash that promises high intensity. Real Salt Lake, currently 2nd in the standings, has been strong at home with ten wins and one draw from fourteen matches. They recently secured a 3-2 victory over FC Dallas. Key players for Real Salt Lake include Brayan Emanuel Vera Ramirez, Lachlan Brook, and Diego Luna, who is a top assist provider. Portland Timbers, in 8th place, have struggled away from home, with only three wins from fourteen matches, although they won 4-2 against Los Angeles Galaxy recently. Key players for the Timbers are Evander and Santiago Moreno, with Claudio Bravo out due to injury.

In their last five encounters, both teams have won twice, with one match ending in a draw. The last meeting in July 2024 saw Portland Timbers win 3-0. Both teams boast impressive offensive records, with Portland Timbers scoring 60 goals and Real Salt Lake 57. However, Real Salt Lake has a more solid defense, conceding 42 goals compared to Portland's 50.

Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers?

📺 Link to watch Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Brayan Emanuel Vera Ramirez, Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake); Evander, Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers)

⚡️Match Facts:

• Real Salt Lake has scored in 8 of their last 9 home matches against Portland Timbers.
• Portland Timbers has scored in 9 of their last 10 away matches against Real Salt Lake.
• Real Salt Lake is among the top teams in goal attempts this season, while Portland Timbers has played the most free kicks.

💡 Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Real Salt Lake is expected to leverage their strong home form against Portland Timbers, who have struggled on the road. Despite Portland's potent attack, Real Salt Lake’s superior home record and defensive solidity suggest they will edge out their opponents. Given their recent performances and Portland’s defensive vulnerabilities, a narrow win for Real Salt Lake seems likely.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips

• In only 2 of the last 10 head-to-head matches did Real Salt Lake score at least one goal in both halves.
• In only 2 of the last 10 head-to-head matches did Real Salt Lake score 3 or more goals.
• In 8 of the last 10 head-to-head matches, there were 2 or more goals scored in the match.
• At least 3 goals in total (over 2.5).