Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Betting Tips (23 June)

Vancouver Whitecaps have struggled hugely on their travels since returning to the MLS, collecting just one point from a possible 17 and being outscored by 12 goals to three. As for Portland Timbers, they have recorded 12 victories in their most recent 17 top-flight home games, so they will be confident of cashing in against their out-of-form opponents.

Over the course of their previous nine home games at this level, Portland Timbers have been involved in just a single fixture that has produced more than two goals. Given that 12 of the last 17 Vancouver Whitecaps away matches in the MLS have also served up under 2.5 goals, including a couple at the home stadium, more of the same should be expected here.

It would be fair to say that Portland Timbers have not been the most exciting team to watch recently, with only three of their last 12 MLS matches producing goals at both ends. Given that ten of the previous 12 Vancouver Whitecaps away games at this level have also seen at least one of the two keepers emerging with a clean sheet, do not expect both teams to find the net.