The international break has concluded and the 2021 MLS regular season will resume with a thrilling Week 30. Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers clash at Dignity Health Sports Park aiming to continue paving the way to the playoffs. Here, take a look at the preview, storylines, head-to-head, predictions, odds, and how to watch it.
The hosts arrive at this game desperate for a victory. The Galaxy carry anine-game winless streak that has put coach Greg Vanney in a hot seat. The Timbers, on the other hand, are riding on a fantastic unbeaten run.
Portland have gone their last nine games without defeat (W8 D1), an impressive streak that saw them climb in the standings to sit comfortably in playoff spots. Will they extend their fantastic string of good results?
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Match Information
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
Time: 10:30 PM (ET)
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Time by State in the US
ET: 10:30 PM
CT: 9:30 PM
MT: 8:30 PM
PT: 7:30 PM
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Storylines andHead-to-Head
Los Angeles Galaxy are urged for a win after nine games without picking up any victories. Their last triumph came on August 14 against Minnesota United. Last time out, they drew 1-1 with LAFC in El Trafico derby, which left them sixth in the West with 39 points.(W11 D6 L11).
Portland Timbers have been flying in the Major League Soccer and see themselves fourth in the standings with 46 points (W14 D4 L10). Giovanni Savarese‘s boys have beaten Inter Miami 1-0 in their last game.
This will be the 33rd time they meet in the MLS. Portland Timbers have the edge in the all-time series with 14 victories, while LA Galaxy won 12 times, and they shared the points on six occasions.
How to watch or live stream LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbersin the US
The game to be played between Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers in Week 30 of the 2021 MLS regular season will be broadcast in the US by Fox 12 Plus, Spectrum SportsNet, and ESPN+.
LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers have made their predictions for this game. FanDuel sees Los Angeles Galaxy as favorites to bounce back and claim the win with -120 odds, while Portland Timbers have +250, and a tie would result in a +280 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| LA Galaxy | -120 |
| Tie | +280 |
| Portland Timbers | +250 |
* Odds via FanDuel.