Portland Timbers vs New York City match preview

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

It should be mentioned that New York City play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for New York City on artifical turf are 3 victories, 3 draws and 3 defeats from nine games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 14-11. You can compare this with overall results below.

It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for New York City, who are travelling more than 4600 kilometers to play this game.

Portland Timbers form and stats

Portland Timbers are steadily winning Major League Soccer games and points here at Providence Park. 11 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats is the summary from 17 games. The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of six straight victories regardless of arena.

Nothing to worry about in defence for Portland Timbers, as their goalkeeper Steve Clark has completely shut out the opponents for 259 minutes in the Major League Soccer.

A nice win for Portland last time playing, versus Real Salt Lake. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-0 with Santiago Moreno and Felipe Mora scoring for the victors. Midfielder Yimmi Chará was the best player on the team with a rating of 7.34 (out of ten) in that game. Chará hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times.

In the game before, an away victory match versus Colorado Rapids with a 1-0 scoreline.

Portland can score goals in their home matches. After 17 league matches they have found the net 35 times. Portland Timbers have conceded 22 in these home matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.

New York City form and stats

There's been little loot from New York City's travels as they have only collected 17 points from 17 away games in the Major League Soccer. New York City only have 4 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 5 draws.

It's the second away game in a row for York, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer last time out. World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager R. Deila when Talles Magno scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 58th minute. Maxi Moralez got a match rating of 7.62 in that game, top player of the team. Moralez scored one goal, hit one key pass and had 67 successful passes (of 78 total).

Before that, York travelled to New England (after extra-time, 3-5 on penalties) and returned home with a draw after the game finished 2-2.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far York have scored 19 goals in 17 league games away. As opposed to that, York have seen the ball go into their own net 23 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

Head to head data (for the prior six meetings): Portland won five games, zero matches ended with a tie and New York City got one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / three

Portland Timbers missing players

New York City missing players