MLS: Minnesota vs. Portland Picks — United to Edge Nearer to Western Conference Summit (Aug 30)

Two of the top six teams in the Western Conference standings will lock horns in the MLS on Saturday, August 30. You can find the odds and our Minnesota vs. Portland picks here.

United have been one of the standout teams in the MLS throughout the season, and they have recorded victories in each of their last two matches. They moved to within three points of San Diego FC at the summit with a 3-1 success over Real Salt Lake last weekend.

Portland have failed to win in their last three MLS matches. However, plenty of positives would have been taken from their recent 0-0 draw against San Diego FC.  

Minnesota vs. Portland Overview

Odds

Minnesota vs. Portland Head-to-Head Record

The points were shared in the previous encounter between the sides earlier this season after a 1-1 draw was played out in Portland. Minnesota landed a 2-1 success in this exact fixture last term.

Minnesota Team News

Eric Ramsey will be delighted with his team’s recent performances in the MLS, and they will be chasing a third straight win on Saturday. Tani Oluwaseyi could be handed a starting place.

Possible Lineup

D. Clair (GK); B. Hlongwane, J. Diaz, M. Boxall, N. Romero, A. Markanich, J. Rosales, W. Trapp, R. Lod, T. Oluwaseyi, J. Pereyra

Portland Team News

Phil Neville will be chasing a response from his side this weekend after going three without a win. Felipe Mora could be recalled to lead the line.

Possible Lineup

J. Pantemis (GK); J. Mosquera, D. Zuparic, F. Surman, J. Fory, K. Velde, F. Carballo, D. Ayala, M. Rojas, F. Mora, D. Costa

Minnesota vs. Portland Picks

The winless sequence of the Timbers is a notable concern worth considering when making Minnesota vs. Portland picks this weekend. Minnesota have been in red-hot form in recent weeks, and they have also won each of their last two head-to-head home matches against their opponents. Preference is for the home victory.