Home advantage could prove decisive in Portland Timbers - New York RB battle

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Competition: USA Major League Soccer
Date: Thu 19.September
Match begins: 02:30 (UTC)
Venue: Providence Park (21144 seats)

There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Major League Soccer table so far. Here's the Portland Timbers - New York RB latest:

It's no vacation for neither Portland Timbers nor New York RB as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

This stadium uses artificial turf, unlike New York RB's home stadium. The visitors last eight games on artificial turf have ended in 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. New York RB have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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Portland Timbers form and stats

When playing at home in the Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers have managed 7 wins, 2 draws and suffered 4 defeats from 13 games. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Portland Timbers, their manager G. Savarese and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.

Portland Timbers's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-2 versus New York RB. Ahead of that match, Portland Timbers lost 0-1 at home to DC United.

The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Portland Timbers handle that role? We have found seven games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W5-D0-L2.

The Portland Timbers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 24 goals in 13 league matches. On the other hand, Portland Timbers have conceded 15 goals.

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New York RB form and stats

New York RB have only collected 15 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 4-3-8 (15 played).

It's the second away game in a row for New York RB, but there's smiles all around after the 2-0 victory versus Portland Timbers (placed 8th) in the Major League Soccer last time out. Preceding that game, the 2-4 loss visiting Seattle Sounders's place.

We have checked recent matches where New York RB have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those eight games were W1-D1-L6.

New York RB have scored 22 goals on their travels this season, from 15 away games in the league. For New York RB, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Portland Timbers - New York RB 0-2 entered in the official records. Last ten meetings between the teams: Portland Timbers won 3, New York RB won 4 and 3 draws. 6 games with over 2,5 goals, 4 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

B. Fernández
11 goals / 1 assists
D. Royer
10 goals / 6 assists
J. Ebobisse
9 goals / 1 assists

Portland Timbers missing players

New York RB missing players

Portland Timbers New York RB
Total Home Home vs mid Statistics Stat Away vs mid Away Total
30 14 2 Played P 1 16 31
13 7 2 Won W 1 5 13
4 2 0 Drew D 0 3 5
13 5 0 Lost L 0 8 13
45 24 5 Scored S 3 24 51
44 17 0 Conceded C 1 30 48
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 100%
80% 79% 50% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 81% 81%
67% 57% 50% Over 2.5 O 2.5 100% 62% 61%
33% 43% 50% Over 3.5 O 3.5 100% 50% 45%
13% 14% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 25% 23%
60% 50% 0% BTTS BTTS 100% 62% 61%
17% 29% 100% Clean Sheets C S 0% 19% 23%
23% 21% 0% Failed to Score F T 0% 19% 16%
 
5.6 6.5 5 Corners For (avg) C F 5 5.3 5.4
5.2 4.1 3.5 Corners Against (avg) C A 8 6.4 5.9
2.2 2 2 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 1 2.1 1.7
4 2 0 Red Cards R C 0 4 5
Key stats This season:
  • New York RB have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • New York RB haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Portland Timbers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

Portland Timbers
All US Open Cup Mobile Mini Sun Cup Major League Soccer Club Friendlies
All Home Away
19-08-19 MLS Portland Timbers 0 - 2 Atlanta United
24-08-19 MLS Portland Timbers 1 - 2 Seattle Sounders
01-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 1 - 0 Real Salt Lake
08-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 2 - 1 Sporting KC
15-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 0 - 1 DC United
19-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 0 - 2 New York RB
22-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 19:55 Minnesota United
26-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 02:30 New England
29-09-19 MLS Sporting KC 23:30 Portland Timbers
06-10-19 MLS Portland Timbers 20:00 SJ Earthquakes
New York RB
All US Open Cup Mobile Mini Sun Cup Major League Soccer CONCACAF Champions League Club Friendlies
All Home Away
12-08-19 MLS Los Angeles FC 4 - 2 New York RB
17-08-19 MLS New York RB 1 - 1 New England
22-08-19 MLS DC United 1 - 2 New York RB
24-08-19 MLS New York City 2 - 1 New York RB
31-08-19 MLS New York RB 0 - 2 Colorado Rapids
15-09-19 MLS Seattle Sounders 4 - 2 New York RB
19-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 0 - 2 New York RB
22-09-19 MLS New York RB 22:30 Philadelphia Union
29-09-19 MLS New York RB 21:00 DC United
06-10-19 MLS Montreal Impact 20:00 New York RB

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Los Angeles FC 30 19 7 4 77 33 14 11 2 1 41 17 16 8 5 3 36 16 44 64
2 Seattle Sounders 30 14 7 9 50 47 15 10 3 2 33 21 15 4 4 7 17 26 3 49
3 Minnesota United 30 14 6 10 49 40 15 9 5 1 26 11 15 5 1 9 23 29 9 48
4 Real Salt Lake 30 14 4 12 42 38 15 11 1 3 28 12 15 3 3 9 14 26 4 46
5 LA Galaxy 30 14 3 13 49 49 15 10 1 4 31 20 15 4 2 9 18 29 0 45
6 SJ Earthquakes 30 13 5 12 49 46 15 10 2 3 31 17 15 3 3 9 18 29 3 44
7 Dallas 30 12 7 11 47 42 15 9 5 1 31 15 15 3 2 10 16 27 5 43
8 Portland Timbers 29 13 4 12 45 42 13 7 2 4 24 15 16 6 2 8 21 27 3 43
9 Sporting KC 30 10 7 13 44 54 15 7 3 5 26 25 15 3 4 8 18 29 -10 37
10 Colorado Rapids 31 10 6 15 51 58 16 8 2 6 33 29 15 2 4 9 18 29 -7 36
11 Houston Dynamo 30 10 4 16 41 51 15 8 4 3 25 16 15 2 0 13 16 35 -10 34
12 Vancouver Whitecaps 31 7 9 15 32 54 15 5 4 6 15 21 16 2 5 9 17 33 -22 30

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