Portland Timbers (5-8-7, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (5-7-6, 12th in the Western Conference)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Minnesota United FC +109, Portland +231, Draw +253; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Timbers visit Minnesota United in Western Conference play.
United is 5-4-4 against Western Conference opponents. United is sixth in the Western Conference giving up 24 goals.
The Timbers are 5-5-6 against Western Conference opponents. The Timbers have a 3-6 record in one-goal matches.
The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. United won the last meeting 1-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bongokuhle Hlongwane has four goals for United. Emanuel Reynoso has one goal over the past 10 games.
Franck Boli has five goals for the Timbers. Evander has scored three goals over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: United: 2-4-4, averaging 0.9 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 5.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.6 goals per game.
Timbers: 2-3-5, averaging 0.9 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 4.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.1 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Dayne St. Clair (injured), Joseph Yeramid Rosales Erazo (injured), Franco Fragapane (injured), Kemar Lawrence (injured), Ryen Jiba (injured), Mikael Josh Marques de Pombal Vivar (injured), Robin Lod (injured).
Timbers: Hunter Sulte (injured), Zac Mcgraw (injured), Dairon Asprilla (injured), Sebastian Blanco (injured), David Ayala (injured), Eryk Williamson (injured), Yimmi Chara (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
