Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Nashville host Portland in a crucial match-up for the Western Conference’s play-off places. The hosts sit fifth in the standings and have had a solid season so far. Yet, they were heartbroken in their latest cup game, conceding at the last minute against Orlando and then losing to penalties in an unfortunate game for Nashville, who were two games away from the trophy. They are in good form in the league however, having lost just once in their previous six MLS games. They need to tighten up considerably, given that they have only kept one clean sheet in their last ten games. With regards to their record at Geodis Park, they have just one loss in their last seven, albeit a shocking one against lowly Sporting Kansas. They have conceded in four of their last five though and fourteen of their last sixteen.

Portland are started to cover the lost ground that suceeded their heart breaking defeat at the hands of New York City at the MLS Cup final. They are unbeaten in their last three and after two consecutive wins they are beginning to find their groove. They still need to address their poor form away from home however, where they have not won in their last seven. They have also conceded in their previous six away and have only won of their nine league games on the road this season. The team from Portland have a tendency to make things tight in recent away games, with five of their last seven featuring Under 2.5 goals.