(6) Portland Timbers (13, 11, 4, 43 points) vs (4) DC United (11, 10, 9, 42 points)
Sunday, September 15, 2019, 12:30 PM PST/ 3:30 PM EST
Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
Portland Timbers at a glance
Back to back wins, finally have catapulted the Portland Timbers above the coveted red line.
As a result of last weekend come from behind win against Sporting Kansas City, the Rose City squad is loaded with a lot of momentum.
Likewise for that reason manager Giovanni Savarese, he’s going to put the same starting eleven.
Consequently, in the past two matches, the defensive backfield the Timbers have put on the field have scored highly with amazing performances from both Bill Tuiloma and Claude Dielna.
As a result of last week right moves by Gio, in last week’s game, with his moves in the second half, that in the end worked wonders because of his players determination in netting a positive result.
However, it does not come easy and in the final stretch, therefore we are bracing for a contested six matches left for the Timbers in the calendar, with every point in the line considered valuable.
Furthermore, this upcoming game on Sunday, for sure will be another contest not recommendable for those faints at heart or weak condition, as I foresee one disputed meeting between these two titans.
GK Steve Clark, Jorge Moreira, Bill Tuiloma, Claude Dielna, Jorge Villafaña; Diego Chara, Eryk Williamson; Sebastian Blanco, Diego Valeri, Jeremy Ebobisee; Brian Fernandez
DC United at a glance
This season for manager Ben Olsen, it has been somehow challenging, after seeing his team drop three consecutive matches, but last weekend finally they broke their slump.
By earning a valuable win on the road against the Montréal Impact.
As the prospects of seeing one of their utmost play makers and impact Designated Player in their history with Wayne Rooney playing his final season in the Black and Red.
As DCU still being above the red line, currently on fourth place, but with the competition increasing in the remaining matches in the league regular calendar.
A loss against the Rose City side, hence, can be somehow as catastrophic for this team momentum, a win will be most noteworthy for this team confidence in the end.
GK Bill Hamid, Jalen Robinson, Frederic Brilliant, Steve Birnbaum, Joseph Mora; Paul Arriola, Felipe, Junior Moreno, Lucas Rodriguez; Ola Kamara, Wayne Rooney
Meetings
August 15, 2018 DC United 4-1 Portland Timbers
October 15, 2017 Portland Timbers 4-0 DC United
August 13, 2016 DC United 2-0 Portland Timbers
May 27, 2015 Portland Timbers 1-0 DC United
Forecast
DC United slightly favorites but these Portland Timbers can sure play the spoiler
Portland Timbers
DC United
