Victor Dias - August 2, 2023
Portland Timbers FC vs Monterrey Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in Leagues Cup on Saturday, 5 August 2023.
Monterrey have played well in their group stage matches as they defeated Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake. They will now play against Portland Timbers in the next round of the Leagues Cup.
On the other hand, Portland Timbers lost to Tigres by 2-1 in their last game. Their form have gone downhill in the last two months as they are winless in six of their last eight outings in all competitions.
It is important to note that both teams will be playing against each other for the first time. Do note that Monterrey are in excellent winning form as they are on a four-game winning streak.
The chances are high that Monterrey will win this game. They have played well against teams from the MLS as they defeated Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake in the group stage fixtures. On top of that, they have a good winning record in the month of July. Also, Portland Timbers have not won an away game since April.
The hosts have scored at least three goals in their last three games. At the same time, Portland Timbers have scored consistently in their last three outings. Considering all this, we can back both teams to score in this game.
It is evident that Monterrey have a good winning form. They have a 100% winning record at Estadio BBVA Bancomer starting in July. Considering all of this, our first tip is that Monterrey will win this game- the odd for this tip will be at 2.30 odd.
Moving on, you can back on both teams to score in this match– the odd for this tip will be priced at 1.72 odd. The main reason for this tip is that both teams have scored consistently in their last three games in all competitions.