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LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Predictions, odds and how to watch Week 28 of the 2021 MLS Regular Season today

Los Angeles FC will host Portland Timbers today for Week 28 of the 2021 MLS Regular season. Here, find out everything there's to know about this match such as information, the preview, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

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Latif Blessing of LAFC and Eryk Williamson of Portland Timbers
© Getty ImagesLatif Blessing of LAFC and Eryk Williamson of Portland Timbers

Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers will clash for Week 28 of the 2021 Major League Soccer Regular season. LAFC is three points away from playoff spots, while the visitors want to maintain their fourth place in the table. Here, check out the preview, information, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

The hosts are coming from their second loss in a row. First, they lost 2-1 against their next rivals as visitors and then they fell 2-0 to San Jose in Week 27. Now, Bob Bradley’s side is out of playoff spots and are in need of a win if they want to put pressure on Real Salt Lake.

Meanwhile, Portland Timbers are fourth in the table, two points above LA Galaxy. They are going to visit California with two wins in a row, including their 6-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

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LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Time: 10:30 PM (ET).
Location: Banc of California Stadium.

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LAFC 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

LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Storylines

Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC have faced each other on 12 occasions. Both teams have won four times each and they have drawn four times, too. The series is really tight. Their most recent match took place one week ago, with the Timbers winning 2-1 at home.

LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Top Scorers

Cristian Arango is the top scorer for Los Angeles FC in the 2021 MLS Regular Season with six goals so far. Meanwhile, Felipe Mora is Portland Timbers’ topscorer of the season with 11 goals in 22 games played.

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LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Standings

Los Angeles FC are eighth in the Western Conference standings, with 33 points. They are three behind Real Salt Lake, who are in playoff positions. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers are in fourth place of the Western Conference table with 40 points.

How to watch or live stream LAFC vs Portland Timbers in the US

The match between Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers for Week 28 of 2021 MLS Regular season to be played today, September 29 at Banc of California Stadium will be broadcast in the US by ESPN+, Bally Sports SoCal, SiriusXM FC.

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LAFC vs Portland Timbers: Predictions and odds

Oddsmakers have already made their predictions for this match and, according to FanDuel, Los Angeles FC are the favorites with odds of -195, while Portland Timbers have odds of +410. A tie would end up in a +330 payout.

FanDuel
LAFC -195
Tie +330
Portland Timbers +440
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*Odds by FanDuel

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