Portland Timbers will square off with Minnesota United at the Providence Park in New York City in the 2021 MLS Playoffs First Round today, November 21, 2021, at 5:30PM (ET). Here, you will find everything there is to know about this MLS Cup Playoffsmatch, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream the game in the US.
This will be their 11th overall meeting. Expectedly, Minnesota United are the absolute favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on sevenoccasions so far; Portland Timbers have grabbed a triumph just twice to this day, and the remaining matchhasended in a draw.
Their most recent game was played on July 24,2021, when The Loonssalvaged a late 2-1 thriller win at home at the Allianz Filed inMinnesotain the regular 2021 MLS season. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as they meet for the third time this year, this time in the MLS Playoffs 2021.
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United: Match Information
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM (ET)
Location: Providence Park, Portland
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United: Times by State in the US
ET: 5:30 PM
CT: 4:30 PM
MT: 3:30 PM
PT: 2:30 PM
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United: Storylines
In the last five MLS regular-season fixtures, Portland Timbers managed three triumphs. In addition, they suffered two defeats(LLWWW). Meanwhile, Minnesota United had an impressiveseason. However, unlike their opponents, they claimed two wins, as well as two draws and a defeat in the last five games in the regular season(WDLWD).
The Timbers ended the regular season in fourthplace on the Western Conference table with 55points in 34 matches. On the other hand, the Loonswere placed right below them, in fifthplace on the Western Conference table with 49points won in 34games in the regular MLS season.
These opponents don’t have a long history of clashes as their first one dates back to June 1, 2017, and it ended in a thrilling 2-2 tie at BMO Field in Toronto in the 2017 MLS season. Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see which club will face Colorado Rapidsin the Conference Semi-Finals.
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United in the U.S.
The 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs First Round game between Portland Timbers and Minnesota United, to be played today, at the Providence Park in Portland, will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes+,ESPN Deportes,ESPN,SiriusXM FCin the United States.
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United: Predictions And Odds
The odds are heavily in favor of Portland Timbers. FanDuel see them as the firm favorites to move to the next stage and they have given them -105odds. The away side Minnesota United, meanwhile, have +230 odds to cause an upset and secure a spot in the Conference Semi-Finals, while a tie would result in a +260 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Portland Timbers | -105 |
| Tie | +260 |
| Minnesota United | +230 |
* Odds via FanDuel
