Rafael Guillén
Get ready for an exciting Western Conference match, as Vancouver Whitecaps take on Portland Timbers in a clash for the top spot in the standings. Beating a direct rival is always a great way to make a statement, and this game promises to be a real test of skill and strategy.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we are constantly working to provide you with the best MLS sports betting information and predictions, so here is our prediction for this match between Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Inter Miami vs FC Dallas MLS Matchday 7 Game on April 8, 2023
- Where: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
- When: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 10:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Vancouver Whitecaps (-117) / Tie (+275) / Portland Timbers (+285)
- Asian Handicap: Vancouver Whitecaps (AH -0.5, -114) / Portland Timbers (AH +0.5, -104)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-157) / Under (+115).
- Both teams score: Yes (-167) / No (+128).
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Vancouver Whitecaps
It’s been a tough season for Vancouver Whitecaps, with just one win in their last six MLS games. However, they bounced back in style with a resounding 5-0 victory over CF Montreal in their last match.
Unfortunately, their joy was short-lived as they faced a daunting challenge in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions quarter-finals against the mighty LAFC. The 0-3 defeat leaves them with a mountain to climb, especially as they’ll need to pull off a comeback in Los Angeles.
Offensively, the Vancouver Whitecaps haven’t been firing on all cylinders, and they’ve struggled to score in most of their games. Their defense has also been shaky, and they’ve been giving up too many opportunities to their opponents. However, there’s still time for them to turn things around and get back on track. They’ll need to tighten up at the back and find a way to create more chances if they want to climb up the MLS standings.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Yohei Takaoka; Javain Brown, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Raposo; Ryan Gauld, Julian Gressel, Andres Cubas, Russell Teibert, Cristian Dajome; Brian White.
Betting on Portland Timbers
It was all smiles after their first win of the season, but things have gone downhill for Portland Timbers since then. With five winless games under their belt, including three consecutive defeats, the team was in a bit of a rut. However, there’s reason for optimism as they’ve managed to secure two draws in their last two games, showing some signs of improvement.
Coach Giovani Savarese has tightened up the defense, which had been leaking goals at an alarming rate earlier in the season. This was evident in the team’s recent 0-0 draw against the Galaxy and their 1-1 draw against Dallas. With their defense more organized, it’s time for the Portland Timbers to take more risks going forward and try to score more goals (they’ve only managed six goals so far this season).
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Aljaz Ivacic; Eric Miller, Dario Zuparic, Zac McGraw, Claudio Bravo; Eryk Williamson, Diego Chará, Santiago Moreno; Juan Mosquera, Nathan Fogaça, Diego Gutiérrez.
JefeBet Prediction
Both Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers are struggling to hit top form at the moment. While Portland Timbers have addressed their defensive issues, they haven’t won an away game yet this season. Given the current form of both teams, we at JefeBet predict that the match will end in a draw.
Prediction: Moneyline Tie (VAN 1-1 POR).
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