After a tie-breaking 2-2 MLS match against Austin FC, Portland Timbers are getting ready for this match. Portland Timbers had 47% possession in that match and made 9 shots on goal, 3 of which were successful. For Portland Woods, objectives were scored by Dario Župarić (33′) and Claudio Bravo (71′). Austin FC had 11 shots on goal, four of which were successful. Austin FC got goals from Jon Gallagher (59′) and Will Bruin (92′).
Genuine Salt Lake attracted 0-0 the MLS attach with Houston Dynamo. Real Salt Lake had 39 percent possession and 13 attempts on goal, six of which were successful. The Houston Dynamo made 16 attempts, 4 of which were successful. Real Salt Lake, coached by Pablo Mastroeni, have scored ten goals in their previous six games. During those same matches, they have conceded five goals.
Match details
- Portland Timbers – Real Salt Lake
- US Open Cup USA
- Date – 11/05/2023
- Starting time – 02:30 UTC
Prediction
Even if Real Salt Lake scores against the Portland Timbers, it is unlikely that it will be enough to prevent defeat.
By the time the referee blows the final whistle, we anticipate Portland Timbers winning by a score of 2-1. This will be a close game. Let’s just wait and see how this goes.
Head to head
When looking at their previous head-to-head encounters, which date back to August 8, 2021, Portland Timbers has won four of them, while Real Salt Lake has only won one, with one drawn match.
There were likewise objectives in abundance in those games, with 22 in all at a normal of 3.67 objectives per match.
Real Salt Lake defeated Portland Timbers 3-1 on MLS match day 48 on September 10, 2022, in the pair’s previous league matchup.
In that game, Real Salt Lake had 49 percent possession and 17 shots on goal, four of which were successful. Jefferson Savarino (19′), Rubio Rubin (48′), and Bode Hidalgo (82′) scored goals.
The Portland Timbers had nine shots on goal at the other end, three of which were successful. Dairon Asprilla scored (87′).
Armando Villareal served as the referee.
Team News
Giovanni Savarese, manager of the Portland Timbers, has a full team to choose from, so he doesn’t have to worry about fitness before this game.
Pablo Mastroeni, the manager of Real Salt Lake, doesn’t have any concerns about his fitness going into this match because his team is fully fit and ready to play.
Lineup
Portland Timbers:
- Clark
- Van Rankin, McGraw, Zuparic, Bravo
- Paredes, D. Chara
- Y. Chara, Valeri, Asprilla
- Mora
Real Salt Lake:
- Ochoa
- Glad, Powder, Holt, Datkovic
- Herrera, Ruiz, Meram
- Rusnak, Kreilach, Rubin
Betting tips
Taking a gander at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game on the WDW market, backing Portland Woods is best valued at 1.91, going for the draw is 3.62 and putting your cash on triumph for Genuine Salt Lake will get you 3.8. They are currently the most competitive bets available.
For this match, our knowledgeable partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
Where to watch
Watch the match on
- CBS All Access.
- MLS Next Pro.
- ViX. VIX+