Rafael Guillén
It’s going to be a tough showdown in the Western Conference. Portland Timbers vs Austin FC are battling it out for playoff spots in their conference, and although there’s still a lot of matchdays left, it’s the perfect time to avoid losing points and maintain a positive pace.
At JefeBet, we’re ready to provide you with the best sports betting information and MLS predictions. So, here’s our forecast for the Portland Timbers vs Austin FC match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Portland Timbers vs Austin FC MLS Matchday 11 Game on May 6, 2023
- Where: Providence Park, Portland
- When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 9:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Portland Timbers (+107) / Tie (+265) / Austin FC (+225)
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers (AH -0.25, -122) / Austin FC (AH +0.25, +102)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-152) / Under (+112)
- Both teams score: Yes (-175) / No (+132)
All odds are provided by Unibet.
Betting on the Portland Timbers
After their 2-1 loss to Cincinnati, they managed to win two consecutive games that are crucial to their playoff aspirations. In addition, they defeated Orange County SC 3-1 in the US Open Cup.
Last time out, they beat the young franchise of St. Louis SC 2-1 at home, which was a massive victory that put them in eighth place in the Western Conference. The significance of this game is that they are only two points behind Austin, so winning at home (which is essential in a long tournament) would separate them in the standings.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Aljaz Ivacic; Juan Mosquera, Dario Zuparic, Zac McGraw, Eric Miller; Diego Chará, David Ayala; Santiago Moreno, Evander, Marvin Loria; Franck Boli.
Betting on Austin FC
The team has gone six games without a win. Josh Wolff is trying to salvage the team that seems to be falling apart on his watch. Offensively, the team is generating nothing, with only eight goals scored in nine games.
The main problem (besides the lack of goals) is the defense, with 14 goals conceded (eight of them while playing away). In the previous game, they drew 2-2 against San Jose Earthquakes, where they were leading and then conceded the equalizer in the last five minutes.
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Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Brad Stuver; Nick Lima, Alexander Ring, Leo Vaisanen, Adam Lundqvist; Rodney Redes, Jhojan Valencia, Daniel Pereira Gil, Emiliano Rigoni; Maximiliano Urruti, Sebastian Driussi.
JefeBet Prediction
Josh Wolff is on the hot seat and a poor result would put him in a tough spot because it’s clear the team isn’t functioning well. We believe that Portland will dominate at home and easily defeat Austin in this Portland Timbers vs Austin FC showdown, continuing their rise in the Western Conference.
Prediction: Moneyline of Portland Timbers (POR 2-1 AUS)
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