Mayra Madrigal
Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers will meet again six months after their last matchup after neither side achieved their goals in the 2022 season, as neither had a chance to reach the postseason.
Atlanta United comes into this match still undefeated, and with the aim of extending that good streak, to continue being one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Portland Timbers’ performance slackened a bit, but they will need to do their best to get three points to avoid falling further down the standings.
At JefeBet we present you the betting preview of these teams with all the relevant information prior to the Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers game corresponding to matchday 4 of the MLS. If you are interested in betting on any of these teams, we also provide you with the available odds and our prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers MLS Matchday 4 Game on March 18, 2023
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 6:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Atlanta United (-135) / Draw (+280) / Portland Timbers (+333)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Atlanta United (AH -1, +115) / Porland Timbers (AH +1, -165)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-175) / Under (+120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-175) / No (+120)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Atlanta United
Atlanta United started the season on the right foot with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, followed by a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, and a 3-0 win over Charlotte in their most recent match. The team coached by Gonzalo Pineda is one of eight undefeated teams left in the season, and it currently leads the Eastern Conference with seven points.
It has scored in each of the three games it played so far, which could guarantee a goal in this match. This is their third home game of the campaign, and they will try to continue their steady pace. Interestingly, they have only conceded two goals in the campaign, both of which they have allowed while playing at home.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Guzan; Brooks Lennon, Miles Robinson, Juan Sanchez Purata, Andrew Gutman; Amar Sejdic, Franco Ibarra; Luiz Araújo, Thiago Almada, Caleb Wiley; Miguel Berry.
Betting on the Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers excited their fans in their debut match of this campaign after winning 1-0 against Sporting Kansas City, but suddenly things changed, and now they have two consecutive defeats. They lost to the champion LAFC by a score of 3-2 and to St. Louis City by a score of 1-2.
These recent results have caused them to drop positions in the Western Conference, where they are one of the five teams with the most losses. In order to get back on track, they need a win on the road, which looks complex since they lost the only one they played in rival territory. They have not won an away game since August 2022 and are currently on a three-game winless streak, with two defeats and a draw.
Possible Lineup (5-3-2): David Bingham; Juan Mosquera, Dario Zuparic, Larrys Mabiala, Zac McGraw, Claudio Bravo; Cristhian Paredes, Eryk Williamson, Diego Chará; Santiago Moreno, Nathan Fogaça.
JefeBet Prediction
Two of this Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers three game series this campaign have complied with the Over 2.5, and considering the effectiveness of both on offense and the Timbers’ defensive woes, it is possible that this Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers game will also have a score in that range, although the favorite to win will be Atlanta United.
Prediction: Atlanta United wins by a score of 3-1.
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