Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers: 10 Bold Predictions (VIDEO)

Jul 4, 2014; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Baggio Husidic (6) and Portland Timbers midfielder Steven Evans (15) during the game at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Let’s cook up this tasty what-if scenario, brought to you by yours truly here on the world-famous MLS Multiplex. Suppose a Los Angeles Galaxy supporters group like the Angel City Brigade decided to plagiarize one of the chants from the esteemed Timbers Army, it would go something like this, as follows.

“We’ll sing for you LA
Till you finish the fight!
There’s a party in Carson!
StubHub’s rocking tonight!”

Okay, let’s try that again, but with a daytime twist.

“We’ll sing for the home team
And we’ll go all the way!
There’s a party in Carson!
StubHub’s rocking today!”

The point that has to be made is that it will be a party at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. on Aug. 2 when Caleb Porter’s Portland Timbers take on Bruce Arena’s Galaxy. And yes, expect the Timbers Army to be there.

Despite a record of 6-6-9 (27 points) and a position of seventh place in the MLS Western Conference, the Timbers are picking up points and are still in the hunt for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Los Angfeles are 8-4-6 (30 points) but with two other teams sitting on 30 points, the Galaxy will look to get back on form after dropping a stinker against Sporting Kansas City a few weekends ago.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET and will be televised by NBC. Yes, not NBC Sports Network, the MAIN network, the National Broadcasting company. Cue the chimes.

So, after hearing those chimes, it’s time for our 10 Bold Predictions for Saturday’s tilt between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers.

1. At least 40 fouls and four cards

This is a match where the fouls will stack up and the cards will be issued. In the Wild West, every game is a battle and every season is a war. So, the MLS Multiplex boldly predicts for at 40 fould whistled and at least four cards issued.

2. At least five saves for Jaime Penedo

Jaime Penedo will make his share of saves in this game, after record a few quality ones late on Monday against the Seattle Sounders. Penedo will make at least five.

3. Donovan Ricketts with under five saves

Meanwhile, the Big Cat from Montego Bay, Mr. Donovan Ricketts, has been a force in goal for Portland, with 69 saves this season. However, he won’t come up as big as before. This former Galaxy goalkeeper will make under five saves against one of his old teams.

4. Maxi Urruti will score

This season, Maximiliano Urruti has scored eight goals for Portland and is having a solid year. Watch for Urruti to get one past Penedo in the first half.

5. Will Johnson will score

In 2014, Will Johnson has six goals in league play for the Timbers, most coming off penalties. Watch for Johnson to score another one here.