Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy is the first game of Round 5 of the 2023 MLS. The Timbers are the hosts, welcoming Galaxy at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, March 25.
Before Betting on Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy
The Timbers started the season with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City but then went on to lose the following three games – 3-2 to Los Angeles FC, 2-1 to St. Louis City, and 5-1 to Atlanta United. As a result, they’re sitting very low in the Western Conference standings. Still, they’re not as low as Los Angeles Galaxy.
The boys from LA were supposed to play LAFC in El Trafico in the first round of the 2023 season, but the game was postponed due to heavy rain. That’s why they’ve played only three games so far. They lost to FC Dallas 3-1 in their first game of the season, then went on to draw the next two games – 0-0 with Sporting KC and 1-1 with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Portland Timbers | Draw | Los Angeles Galaxy |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | +134 | +250 | +211 |
| BetUS | +130 | +240 | +205 |
| Sportsbetting.ag | +134 | +250 | +211 |
| MyBookie | +130 | +260 | +196 |
With 10 goals conceded in four games, the Portland Timbers have the worst defense in the MLS. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Galaxy are disappointing in the offense with just two goals scored in three games.
Both teams need to fix their weaknesses ASAP, but who will do it first? We think Portland. The Timbers should be able to patch the holes in their defense, possibly even keeping a clean sheet on Saturday afternoon.
