LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Preview

• Tournament: MLS
• Venue: Dignity Health Tennis Centre
• Date: 28th April

• Kick-off Time: 01:00 AM GMT

  LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers is set to take place at the Dignity Health Tennis Centre on 28th April in a MLS fixture. LA Galaxy are in a rough phase currently in the 2024-2025 season since they have played nine matches and won zero, drawing three and losing six. They are in last place in the Western Conference zone and have severely downgraded as compared to last season in which they lost only seven matches and finished in second place. LA Galaxy have drawn three matches and lost two in their last five fixtures.

  Portland Timbers on the other hand are faring well in the 2024-2025 season and are in fourth place with 15 points winning four matches, drawing three and losing two. They have done great in their last five fixtures drawing two games and winning three games.

LA Galaxy Team News

The hosts have a few injury issues as they face Portland. These are Jeremy Ebobisse's leg injury which has reduced quite a lot but he is still not match fit. Lorenzo Dellavalle is a confirmed absentee who is facing a thigh injury and Maxime Chanot as well.

Portland Timbers Team News

There are no injury news for Portland Timbers and manager Phil Neville has a fit squad to choose from and field against LA Galaxy.

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Predicted Lineups

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Mccarthy

Defenders: Nelson, Zavaleta, Garces, Yamane

Midfielders: Cerrilo, Fagundez, Parente

Forwards: Paintsil, Ramirez, Pec

Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Pantemis

Defenders: Fory, Miller, Surman, Mosquera

Midfielders: Chara, Ayala, Costa

Forwards: Moreno, Mora, Antony

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers H2H Record

LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers have faced each other 39 times with both teams winning 15 matches each whereas the remaining nine have ended in a draw.

Key Players To Watch In LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers

Christian Ramirez (LA Galaxy)

The USMNT international is 34 years old and has been in the MLS for the majority of his career. Ramirez has scored 54 goals and has 16 assists in 168 MLS appearances throughout his career. Currently he has scored four goals in eight MLS appearances for LA Galaxy and is likely to get better once the team gets back to their form as well.

Antony (Portland Timbers)

Portland Timbers have an Antony of their own and he is surely killing it for them having scored four goals and assisting thrice in nine MLS appearances. Antony had scored only six goals each in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 season in almost 30 appearances each. His current goal tally is a major improvement and he is likely to score 10 plus goals this season.

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Although it is a home match for LA Galaxy and they even managed to beat them 3-2 in the last fixture, it is very unlikely to happen again this time. LA Galaxy have not won any match this season and have GD of -10 conceding a lot of goals as well. Portland Timbers are in great form and will surely take advantage of LA Galaxy's poor form and are likely to grab a win.

Predicted Score: LA Galaxy 0-2 Portland Timbers

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