MLS: Portland vs. FC Cincinnati Picks — Visitors to Bounce Back to Form? (Aug 16)

It has been a patchy period on the field for FC Cincinnati, but they remain in a promising position in the race for a playoff spot. However, will they be among the prominent Portland vs. FC Cincinnati picks this weekend?

The visitors come into this round after a frustrating recent outing in the MLS after suffering a 1-0 home loss against Charlotte. That defeat means that they have now failed to win in four of their last five matches across all competitions.

The Portland Timbers will also be fighting for vital points this weekend, as they bid to secure their spot in the Western Conference playoff places. However, they were beaten last weekend by FC Dallas.

Portland vs. FC Cincinnati Overview

Odds

Portland vs. FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head Record

A fourth MLS meeting between FC Cincinnati and Portland will be staged this weekend. Cincinnati are unbeaten in the previous three meetings, which includes a 2-1 success in the latest encounter in April 2023.

Portland Team News

The hosts will be without the injured Jonathan Rodriguez this weekend, who is still missing due to a hip issue.

Possible Lineup

M. Crepeau (GK); K. Miller, D. Zuparic, F. Surman, I. Smith, D. Ayala, C. Paredes, J. Mosquera, D. Costa, F. Mora, Antony

FC Cincinnati Team News

Cincinnati have no injury concerns this weekend. However, Brian Anunga will miss out after being sent off in the defeat against Charlotte last weekend.

Possible Lineup

R. Celentano (GK); L. Engel, M. Miazga, M. Robinson, D. Yedlin, P. Bucha, B. Smith, L. Orellano, G. Valenzuela, Evander, K. Kamara

Portland vs. FC Cincinnati Picks

Both Portland and FC Cincinnati will be aiming to get their form back on track following defeats in the previous round of matches.

However, the excellent record based on historical meetings between the sides of the visitors could ensure that they are challenging to oppose when making Portland vs. FC Cincinnati picks.