Portland Timbers will aim to get back to winning ways this weekend when they host Minnesota United at Providence Park on Sunday.
With both sides looking to get closer to claiming their spots in the playoffs, we take a look at how this fixture could pan out in our Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United prediction and preview.
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Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United prediction: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Both teams have found the back of the net in at least three of their last five games, respectively.
- Both sides scored in their last three consecutive meetings.
- Portland Timbers have scored 31 times in the league, while the visitors have found the back of the net 39 times.
Correct score prediction: Portland Timbers 2-2 Minnesota United
These teams will enter this game looking to bounce back from recent defeats. Both sides suffered narrow losses the last time they were in action, and they will be eager to make up for their latest setbacks.
Minnesota have been decent on the road, a fact which is further highlighted by their four-game unbeaten run in away fixtures, while Providence Park has been a fortress for the hosts in the current campaign. Considering the current realities of both sides, a draw seems the most likely result.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the Timbers
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.10%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.00%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
From the lens of the bookies, Portland Timbers are expected to edge this contest, but the visiting side are one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Besides being third in the Western Conference standings, the visitors are have been decent in their travels lately, and we reckon this will be tighter than bookmakers are suggesting.
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Most recent H2Hs: The visitors have had the upper hand lately
Although Portland Timbers came out in their last meeting in June, they have won three of their last five head-to-head meetings.
Portland Timbers preview: Looking to make it back-to-back wins against Minnesota
In June 2024, when both sides met at Providence Park, the Portland Timbers came out victorious, claiming a 3-2 victory, and they will be looking to make it their second consecutive win over Minnesota at home.
Although they lost in their last MLS fixture on their turf, they have been pretty much consistent at home, going 10 matches without a loss before their last outing against Real Salt Lake.
However, they will have to go into battle without the likes of Antony, Jonathan Rodriguez and ZacMcGraw.
Predicted lineup: Crepeau (GK), Zuparic, Surman, Smith, Mosquera, Ortiz, Paredes, Fory, Moreno, Costa & Mora
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
Sporting Kansas City
0
Portland Timbers
1
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Tacoma Defiance
2
Portland Timbers
3
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
San Jose Earthquakes
4
Portland Timbers
1
USA MLS 28/04/25
W
LA Galaxy
2
Portland Timbers
4
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Los Angeles FC
3
Portland Timbers
3
Minnesota United preview: On a good run and hoping for more
Minnesota United will face a strong Portland team on Sunday, but they will not be fazed by the prospect of playing away from home, as they have won five of their 11 fixtures on their travels in the current campaign.
They are currently third on the table, and they could rise as high as the first position if they get a win and other results go their way.
Meanwhile, Wessel Speel, Jeong Ho-yeon and Keller Kip are not going to feature for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: St Clair (GK), Gressel, Harvey, Boxall, Romero, Markanich, Lod, Trapp, Pereyra, Oluwaseyi & Yeboah
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
Inter Miami CF
1
Minnesota United
4
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Louisville City FC
0
Minnesota United
1
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Austin FC
0
Minnesota United
3
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Minnesota United
1
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
FC Dallas
0
Minnesota United
0