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Seated in the 10th spot, the Timbers (3W-4L-6D; 15 points) will face the Union (5W-1L-6D; 21 points), who are leading the league at the moment. Kick off is at Providence Park at 7:00 PM PT on Sunday. Portland Timbers have had some mixed results recently, both winning and losing matches but head into this match with the home advantage. Meanwhile, the visitors Philadelphia Union have had a recent string of five draws and are also one of the top three teams in the standings.
Portland Timbers and Philadelphia Union’s most recent MLS encounter took place on May 31, 2021 and the match resulted in a win for Portland. Additionally, Portland Timbers’ goals have totaled 17 compared to Philadelphia Union’s 12 in their last 10 matches.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Portland Timbers vs Philadelphia Union MLS Match on May 22, 2022
Where: Providence Park (Portland, Oregon)
When: 7:00 PM PT on Sunday, May 22, 2022
Betting on Portland Timbers
Record: 3-4-6 | League Standing: 10
Portland Timbers comes into this game in 10th place having a record of three wins, four losses, and six draws in 13 matches. The team has recorded some well earned wins alongside some painful losses. In total, they’ve scored 20 goals. This has likely been thanks to the efforts of Bill Tuiloma, who has five goals, and Jaroslaw Niezgoda who has three. They’ve conceded 21 goals. In their last matchup this season, Portland Timbers defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3-2.
Absences and Injuries
Portland Timbers will be without Claudio Bravo, Felipe Mora, Jaroslaw Niezgoda, Diego Gutierrez, George Fochive, Larrys Mabiala, and Blake Bodily.
Betting on Philadelphia Union
Record: 5-1-6 | League Standing: 1
Philadelphia Union have a tally of 21 points so far this campaign and are on the top of the MLS standings. They dropped points against Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami 0-0 last Thursday and to date, the team has managed five wins, one loss, and six draws in 12 matches. When they have come out on top, it’s mostly been because of the leadership displayed by Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza. Can the pair usher Philadelphia Union to a win here?
Absences and Injuries
Philadelphia Union have not ruled out any players.
Portland Timbers vs Philadelphia Union | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Portland Timbers (+135) at FanDuel
Portland Timbers are the favorite team according to the betting market. The squad could be experiencing a more efficient month, coming into the matchup with a recent win percentage that’s been far less than stellar. Philadelphia Union, on the other side, have a win percentage that’s been far less than great lately.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-115) at BetMGM
Portland Timbers have averaged five goals up through now this month. Philadelphia Union have recorded an average of four goals so far this month for comparison.
Spread Pick: 0 Goals (-136) at MyBookie.ag
The team on which a wager is placed will need to win the game in order to win the bet.
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