Austin FC vs. Portland Timbers Prediction, Preview, and Odds - 8/21/21
Austin FC will be trying to snap their three-game losing streak when they face the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Austin is coming off a 2-1 loss to Vancouver. Portland is coming off a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City.
Austin FC won the only meeting between the two teams.
Austin FC has struggled in recent weeks, with the team losing seven of their last eight games. Despite their slump, they are only eight points behind Portland in the standings and will try to close the gap with a win on Saturday.
Austin is one of the worst offensive teams in the league, with 14 goals in 19 games. They scored one goal in their last game, with two of their 10 shots on target.
Alexander Ring scored the lone goal for Austin, while Sebastián Driussi picked up an assist.
Austin has done a better job defensively, giving up 23 goals so far. They gave up two goals in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to win this game.
Portland Trying To Improve Playoff Seeding
The Timbers are currently seventh in the Western Conference standings, but they are in danger of losing their playoff spot, with the team having only one win in their last six games. They will try to put an end to their two-game winless streak with a win over Austin.
Portland has played well offensively, scoring 26 goals in 19 games. They scored one goal in their last game, with one of their eight shots on target.
Felipe Mora scored the lone goal for Portland, while Marvin Loría picked up an assist.
Portland is one of the worst defensive teams in the league and they’ve given up 36 goals in 19 games. They gave up a goal in their last game and will need another solid defensive effort if they want to get the win.
Side: Portland Timbers +255
The Timbers have only one win in their last four games, but they were competitive in three of those games, which came against the top teams in the conference. Their defense hasn’t been good for most of the season, but they have played better in recent weeks and they’re going up against a team that has only one goal in their last three games, so expect them to keep Austin’s offense in check. Even though Austin has played well defensively, they struggled in recent games, giving up five goals in their last three home games. They are facing a very good offensive team and will have a hard time slowing them down, so go with Portland to pick up the rare road win.
Total: Over 2.5
