Vancouver Timbers and Whitecaps FC Face Off in Western Conference Match: Preview and Injury Updates

In Vancouver, British Columbia, the Portland Timbers will face off against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a Western Conference match. The Timbers, with a record of 2-2-1, are looking to secure a win against the Whitecaps, who have a record of 2-1-1. The FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE has Vancouver as the favorite at -122, with Portland at +296 and the possibility of a draw at +283. The over/under for the match is set at 2.5 goals.

Both teams had their ups and downs last season. The Whitecaps finished with an overall record of 12-10-12 and were 8-4-6 at home. They averaged 1.6 goals on 4.5 shots on goal per game. On the other hand, the Timbers had an overall record of 11-13-10 in 2023, with a poor performance on road matches, scoring only 46 goals while allowing opponents to score 58.

Unfortunately for both teams, there will be some key players missing from this match due to injuries. The Whitecaps’ Sam Adekugbe and Timbers’ Claudio Bravo and Marvin Loria are expected to sit out this game.

This story was created by The Associated Press using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.