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Atlanta United FC vs Portland Timbers Soccer Betting Tips and Predictions 8/18/2019


by - 8/16/2019

Brian Fernandez Portland Timbers
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Sunday, August 18, 2019

Providence Park

Diego Valeri and the Portland Timbers (11-4-9, 7th in the Western Conference) play Atlanta United (13-3-9, 2nd in the Eastern Conference) at Providence Park on Sunday, August 18, 2019. The expected starting goalkeepers are Brad Guzan for Atlanta United and Steve Clark for the Portland Timbers. The 5 Stripes are priced at +178 while the Timbers are at +133. The over/under has been set at 3.

Atlanta United FC comes into this game holding a record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses putting them at 2nd in the Eastern Conference. So far this year, they have scored a total of 40 goals which is 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 5th in MLS. That said, if they are going to get the win this game, they are going to need to play really tough. Their goal differential is +13 putting them at 2nd in MLS. Atlanta United FC will be looking to get teammate involved in the game because they have earned a total of 25 assists which is 13th in MLS and 7th in the Eastern Conference. When it comes to shots on target, they have earned a total of 130 which is 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 5th in MLS. As a team, Atlanta has racked up a total of 260 fouls which means they are averaging 10.4 fouls per contest. They have earned a total of 42 points for 2019 and they are averaging a crowd of 53,269.

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Josef Martinez is one of the top players to keep an eye on for the 5 Stripes. The forward from Venezuala has performed in 22 games for the season and has totaled 1,962 minutes. Up to now, the 25-year-old has racked up 20 goals and has assisted on 2 goals. He is averaging 89 mins per game. Martinez has started 22 games for the season and has committed 10 fouls over the course of that time. In the matter of shots on target, Martinez has produced 39 which puts him at 2nd in Major League Soccer and 1st in the Eastern Conference among forwards. Julian Gressel is another player to watch out for on the team from Atlanta. The 25-year-old from Germany has netted 4 goals in 2019 which has him ranked 15th in the East among midfielders and 75th among all players in MLS. He has played 2,019 minutes and has an average of 81 minutes per game which has him ranked 159th in MLS. For this year, he has totaled 21 shots on target which has him ranked 6th in the East among midfielders.

In goal for the 5 Stripes is Brad Guzan from the United States. He is 34 years old and has played a total of 2,250 mins protecting the goal for the 2019 campaign. Guzan is giving up an average of 1.20 goals per 90 minutes which puts him at 3rd among East goaltenders and 6th in Major League Soccer among goalies. During this season, he's given up 30 goals. His save percentage is .677 which puts him at 7th among East goaltenders.

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The Portland Timbers come into the game with a record of 11 victories, 4 draws, and 9 losses which puts them at 7th in the Western Conference. During the season thus far, they have earned a total of 39 goals which has them sitting at 5th in the Western Conference and 11th in MLS. This means that if they are going to get away with the victory in this matchup, they are going to look at taking care of the ball and controlling possession. Their goal differential is +5 which puts them at 9th in MLS. The Portland Timbers will need to make sure they're making the right passes out there as they have compiled a total of 30 assists which has them sitting at 5th in MLS and 3rd in the Western Conference. Concerning shots on target, they have compiled a total of 123 which has them sitting at 4th in the Western Conference and 9th in MLS. As a team, Portland has compiled a total of 328 fouls which means they have an average of 13.67 fouls per game. They have compiled a total of 37 points for the 2019 season and they are averaging an attendance of 25,218.

Diego Valeri is one of the standout players to watch for the Timbers. The midfielder from Argentina has performed in 23 games this year and has played a total of 1,943 mins. During that period of time, the 32-year-old has connected on 6 goals and has had an assist on 7 goals. He is averaging 84 mins per game. Valeri has started 22 games this year and has committed 16 fouls during that period. In discussing shots on target, Valeri has connected on 24 which places him at 15th in the league and 3rd in the West among midfielders. Jeremy Ebobisse is another scorer to watch out for on the squad from Portland. The 21-year-old from the United States has a total of 8 goals this season which puts him at 9th in the Western Conference among forwards and 25th among all players in MLS. He has played 1,521 minutes and holds an average of 63 minutes per appearance which puts him at 297th in MLS. For the year, he has connected on 11 shots on target which puts him at 27th in the Western Conference among forwards.

The man protecting the goal for the Timbers is Steve Clark from the United States. He is 32 years old and has totaled 1,260 mins minding the goal for the season. Clark is surrendering an average of 0.86 goals per 90 minutes which puts him at 1st among West goaltenders and 2nd in Major League Soccer. During this season, he has allowed 12 goals. He's earned a save % of .800 which puts him at 1st among West goaltenders.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Portland (+133)

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