Preview & Prediction: New York City FC vs Portland Timbers

Here we go with a thrilling Week 3 match-up between New York City FC and Portland Timbers, set to clash at the Yankee Stadium in the heart of the Big Apple on March 9, 2024. The MLS has seen these two teams square off nine times in recent seasons. Out of these encounters, New York City emerged victorious once, while Portland Timbers claimed victory five times, and three games ended in a draw.

In their last head-to-head, Portland Timbers edged past New York City with a 1-0 victory. The home advantage factor is on New York City’s side, showing strong form at home, but Portland Timbers have also shown solid performance in their away games.

The data points to games between these two averaging 2.11 goals in the past, with both teams scoring in 56% of those occasions. In terms of points this season, New York City has outdone Portland Timbers at home with 1.75 points per game, slightly more than the Timbers’ 1.33 points per game in away games.

Prepare for a high-stakes game that promises both action and tension!

Match Facts:

– The most recurring score of games played at home by New York City FC against Portland Timbers is 0-1, with this scoreline observed in 3 matches.
– Across all matches, the score that happened the most between New York City FC and Portland Timbers is 0-1, occurring in 4 matches.
– In their last 10 encounters, New York City FC secured 1 win, 3 games ended in a draw, while Portland Timbers claimed 6 victories. The goal differential stands at 14-6 in Portland Timbers’ favor.
– New York City FC are currently on a 9-game winless streak.
– New York City FC have triumphed in their previous 3 consecutive home games.
– For the past 6 home games, New York City FC have managed to avoid defeat.
– New York City FC have constantly been leaking goals, with at least a goal against them in their past 10 matches.
– In relation to victories in the first half, New York City FC prevails in 21% of their matches whereas Portland Timbers take the lead in 30% of their games.
– Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 tie.
– When New York City FC gain a 1-0 lead at home, they clinch the match in 81% of instances.
– For Portland Timbers, they triumph in 50% of their matches when holding a 0-1 lead away.
– New York City FC have never managed to overturn a 0-1 deficit at home, winning 0% of such matches.
– When Portland Timbers trail 1-0 away, they have failed to win, with a 0% success rate.
– Maine MLS, Portland Timbers have exhibited a superior performance than New York City FC.
– The performance of Portland Timbers in their last 5 matches has outshone that of New York City FC.
– Against New York City FC, Portland Timbers have managed to avoid defeat in 4 out of the last 5 games across all competitions.
– In the 5 most recent meetings, New York City FC had one win, Portland Timbers won twice, and 2 matches ended all square.
– On average, New York City FC nets 0.8 goals per match against Portland Timbers, who manage to score 1.4 goals against New York City FC.
– The average total goals per encounter between New York City FC and Portland Timbers is 2.2.
– New York City FC average 1.41 goals at home, while Portland Timbers score 0.89 goals on average when playing away.
– New York City FC are currently on a losing streak of 3 consecutive matches.
– New York City FC have failed to score in their last 2 matches.
– Portland Timbers have consistently conceded at least a goal in their last 5 games.
– Both teams were unable to secure a victory in their last MLS match.

Key Insights:

– The upcoming match between New York City FC and Portland Timbers will take place on 9th March 2024 at Yankee Stadium.
– The pair has a history of 9 meetings in the recent seasons.
– Out of these 9 matches, Portland Timbers have mostly dominated the game with 5 wins.
– New York City FC, despite being the hosts, only managed to secure a single win.
– Three matches concluded in a draw among these teams.
– In their last meeting, Portland Timbers won the face-off with a score of 1-0 against New York City FC.
– As per the teams’ current form, New York City FC appears to be performing well at home while Portland is showing strength in their away games.
– The average scoreline for previous matches between these two sides is 2.11 goals per match.
– Matches between these two teams have seen both teams scoring (BTTS) 56% of the time.
– As for this season in the MLS, New York City FC have averaged 1.75 points per game in home matches, while Portland Timbers averaged 1.33 points per game in away matches.

Match Forecast:

– Expect a high-intensity game as both teams have a strong ability to steal the ball from the opposition.
– Portland Timbers will likely dominate aerial duels due to New York City FC’s weakness in this area.
– New York City FC will try to capitalize on the Portland Timbers’ weakness in defending against skillful players, weaving through their defense with individual skills.
– Given Portland Timbers’ high finishing scoring chances, the New York City FC’s very weak ability to defend counterattacks might translate into several goals for the Timbers.
– The match may see Portland Timbers falling into offside traps set by New York City FC.
– More fouls can be expected from Portland Timbers in dangerous areas, due to their weakness in avoiding such fouls.
– If New York City FC gains a lead, they are likely to hold it due to their strength in protecting leads and Portland Timbers’ weakness in the same area.
– The game may see more possession by New York City FC as Portland Timbers struggle to keep hold of the ball.
– Each team’s aggressive playstyle indicates a probable high foul count and a potentially volatile match.
– Often, both teams face aggressive play from their opponents. This could lead to a fiercely contested match with a possible high card count.
– Despite their strong create chances through individual skill, New York City FC may struggle to convert these opportunities due to their weakness in finishing scoring chances.

It is highly likely that Portland will notch up a score due to their opponent’s error while New York City FC looks set to maintain the lion’s share of ball possession. Expect New York City FC to display a knack for seizing the ball frequently, placing them in the ‘very likely’ category. In relation to discipline, it’s anticipated that they will incur a significant number of cards. Using their individual prowess to score is another probable scenario for New York City FC. As for the aerial contests, the scale seems to tilt in Portland’s favor, making majority air dominance a likelihood for them.