Portland Timbers and Minnesota United remain goalless at the end of the first half.

The Timbers and Minnesota are tied 0-0 at the end of the first half at Providence Park.

The teams come into this match with different fortunes. The home team is motivated by the victory obtained in the previous match, while the visitors need to return to winning ways after their loss against FC Dallas.

Portland Timbers defeated Atlanta United 2-1 in their previous match and will seek another favorable result at home. In their last 4 games, they have won 2 matches and lost 2.

Minnesota United recently suffered a 0-3 defeat at home against FC Dallas. In their last matches, they have achieved 3 victories and 1 loss.

The designated referee for the match was Guido Gonzales Jr..

Probable lineup for Portland Timbers today

The team led by Giovanni Savarese plays with a 3-4-3 formation with Aljaz Ivacic in goal; Bill Tuiloma, Dario Zuparic, and Zachery McGraw in defense; Santiago Moreno, Diego Chará, Yimmi Chará, and Claudio Bravo in midfield; and Eryk Williamson, Sebastián Blanco, and Dairon Asprilla upfront.

Probable lineup for Minnesota United today

On the other hand, Adrian Heath's team lines up with a 3-5-2 strategy with Dayne St. Clair in goal; Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall, Kemar Lawrence in defense; Alan Benítez, Kervin Arriaga, Robin Lod, DJ Taylor, and Wil Trapp in midfield; and Mender García and Luis Amarilla upfront.