(12) Portland Timbers (0, 4, 1, 1 point) vs (5) FC Dallas (3, 2, 1, 10 points)
Saturday April 13, 2019 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST
Toyota Stadium, Frisco Texas
Portland Timbers at a glance
For manager Giovanni Savarese expressing the way his side played last week. Is not the way it represents it formidable fan base and club. As the team is going to a difficult moment but in Gio’s mind, he is capable of seeing his squad bouncing back.
In his belief, he is very confident in his players! Still for the Portland Timbers going to Frisco, Texas and against a squad that in its last match got a heartbreaking loss. This can be a referential for the Timbers to uplift their momentum.
For manager Savarese seeing the reality and state of his squad is going currently. He is very confident after seeing his group of players being very productive in training camp. After all, he takes all the blame that goes against him, something he is the sole responsible for his club current skid.
By playing their sixth game on the road, and half of that lengthy road stand. For Gio playing against a squad that is showing a successful academy program with several players and especially its new man in its helm. That really tells you a lot of the upcoming challenge the Timbers will have to face off in Texas.
In spite of the difficult time, the Portland squad is going through but the level of confidence its manager releases is somehow one positive step in the favor of the Rose City squad. For these Portland Timbers hard work and focusing in their next game positive, results for sure will come.
The ideal formation for the Portland Timbers to use is that defensive oriented that deliver some hope against that Galaxy match. By shutting down the LA offensive game, the 5-3-2 formation is one the Timbers be accustomed to use in every match.
GK Jeff Attinella, Jorge Moreira, Larry’s Mabiala, Julio Cascante, Claude Dielna, Zarek Valentin; Sebastian Blanco, Diego Chara, David Guzman; Jeremy Ebobisse, Diego Valeri
FC Dallas at a glance
For first year manager Luchi Gonzalez he never envisioned his Hoops were to display a positive run in this nascent season and so far situated in fifth place. For the FC Dallas academy prodigy is business as usual and looking forward to a much needed win at home over a decimated Timbers squad.
However, for manager Gonzalez the challenges to see a continuance of former manager Oscar Pareja, successful run in the helm of FCD. Still the man is one determined chap and so far, the man is doing the job.
Currently the Hoops are in fifth place with three wins, two losses and one draw. Still the man is determined to continue seeing the winning ways of the Burn. Come Saturday the Huntsmen for sure will go for the win and maintain their record at home in the plus.
By having the home field advantage and spite of their foes losing record, this affair for sure will not be an easy one.
The Portland Timbers are looking forward for their first win of the season and the defensive backfield of the Huntsmen will be very busy. In the end manager Gonzalez will repeat is 4-2-3-1 formation.
GK Jimmy Maurer, Reggie Cannon, Matt Hedges, Reto Ziegler, Ryan Hollingshead; Edwin Cerillo, Jacori Hayes; Michael Barrios, Paxton Pomykal, Thomas Roberts; Jesus Ferreira
Meetings
October 31, 2018 FC Dallas 1, Portland Timbers 2
September 29, 2018 Portland Timbers 0, FC Dallas 0
March 24, 2018 FC Dallas 1, Portland Timbers 1
Forecast
FC Dallas is the overall favorite for this match.
