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Currently in 9th place, the Timbers (2W-2L-4D; 10 points) will welcome Real Salt Lake (3W-2L-3D; 12 points), who are currently in 6th place, to Providence Park on Saturday. Kick off is at 7:00 PM PT. The Portland Timbers have had four draws in the most recent eight matches but head into this match with home advantage. Meanwhile, the visitors Real Salt Lake have had differing results recently, both winning and losing matches and will continue to give it their all.
The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake’s most recent encounter occurred in February of 2022 and resulted in a win for Portland. In addition, the Portland Timbers’ goals total 26 compared to Real Salt Lake’s 13 in their most recent 10 bouts.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake MLS Match on Apr 23 2022
Where: Providence Park – Portland, USA
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM PT
Betting on Portland Timbers
Record: 2-2-4 | League Standing: 9
The Portland Timbers enters into this game currently in 9th place having a record of two wins, two losses, and four draws in 8 matches. The team has drawn in four of their last 8 matches. In total, they’ve scored 10 goals. This has mainly been thanks to the hustle demonstrated by Yimmi Chara, who has five goals, and Bill Tuiloma who has four. They’ve conceded 13 goals. In their last matchup this season, the Portland Timbers drew with Houston Dynamo FC 0-0.
Absences and Injuries
The Portland Timbers will be without Felipe Mora, Diego Gutierrez, and Tega Ikoba.
Betting on Real Salt Lake
Record: 3-2-3 | League Standing: 6
Real Salt Lake have a tally of 12 points so far this campaign and will maximize every opportunity in front of them. They took all three points from New York City FC 6-0 last Sunday. To date, the squad has logged three wins, two losses, and three draws. When they have won, it’s predominantly been due to the executional capabilities of Bobby Wood and Tate Schmitt. Can the pair usher Real Salt Lake to success here?
Absences and Injuries
Real Salt Lake will be missing Johan Kappelhof, Justen Glad, Erik Holt, Jonathan Menendez, Bret Halsey, and Zack Farnsworth.
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Portland Timbers (-125) at FanDuel
According to the betting market, the Portland Timbers will be favored to win. The team has not had a good start to the month with a recent win percentage of 25%. Comparatively, Real Salt Lake’s win percentage is at 37.5%.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (+105) at MyBookie.ag
The Portland Timbers have registered an average of 11 goals over their last 10 matches. Real Salt Lake have averaged seven goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: Portland Timbers -0.50 Goals (-125) at MyBookie.ag
The Portland Timbers will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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