The teams come to this match with mixed fortunes. The home team is motivated by the victory obtained in the previous match, while the visitors need to return to winning ways after falling to FC Dallas.
Portland Timbers defeated Atlanta United 2-1 in their previous match and will seek another favorable result at home. In the last 4 games played, they won 2 and lost 2.
Minnesota United came off a 0-3 loss at home against FC Dallas. In their last matches, they achieved 3 victories and 1 defeat.
The referee appointed 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 in the forward line.
Probable lineup for Minnesota United today
Meanwhile, the team led by Adrian Heath lines up on the field with a 3-5-2 strategy, with Dayne St. Clair in goal; Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall, and Kemar Lawrence in defense; Alan Benítez, Kervin Arriaga, Robin Lod, DJ Taylor, and Wil Trapp in midfield; and Mender García and Luis Amarilla in the forward line.