Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Preview, predictions and how to watch 2020 MLS

Portland Timbers receive Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park this Sunday, trying to make it to the top of the Western Conference and dethrone Seattle Sounders. Here you will find everything there is to know about this game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream it.

The Timbers still have two games to catch up and surpass Seattle Sounders at the top of the standings in the MLS Western Conference. They come from beating the LA Galaxy at home with a 5-2 result and now the Whitecaps are ready to prevent becoming their next victim.

The Village have some big aspirations, too, as they’re still fighting to get to the pack of teams that will play the Final series. With a victory over Portland, they will reach 27 points with a chance to tie San Jose Earthquakes.

Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Match Information

Date: Sunday, 1 November, 2020
Time: 10:00 PM (ET) / 7:00 PM (PT)
Location: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon

Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Storylines

Portland clinched their playoff berth with the 5-2 win over the Galaxy but that’s not the end for them. Now it’s time to get the best position on the leaderboard to have the home-court advantage through the Final series. They haven’t lost in their last three games and now will try to make it four.

Vancouver, on the other hand, are still fighting to get a playoff spot. They suffered a 2-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders midweek and now are waiting for one of the teams above them to fail so they can take advantage of that situation.

This will be the second encounter between these teams this season. Portland won the first one, 1-0 on September 27.

How to watch or live stream online Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the U.S. and Canada

TSN, MLS LIVE on ESPN+, FOX 12 Plus (KPDX) will broadcast this important game in the United States and Canada.

Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Predictions and odds

Portland are considered the clear favorites to win this game. Oddsmakers give them -265 odds and +600 to the Canadian side. A tie would result in a +400 payout.