After the World Cup, every soccer fan was waiting for two things: the MLS Matchdays and the Leagues Cup games. Why is this important? Because we have many MLS teams battling tonight.
Yesterday, the first list of MLS teams didn’t perform as well as expected, even though two teams won their matches. Now, we find ourselves with the last match of the night.
The Portland Timbers are facing Puebla. In this case, the Timbers arrive in better form than the Mexican team.
With this being said, join us for this Portland Timbers vs. Puebla preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
Portland Timbers vs Puebla: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups
- When is the kick-off? Thursday, August 6th
- What time is kick-off? 10:30 pm ET
- Where is it played? Providence Park, Oregon
Predicted lineups for the Timbers vs Puebla
Portland Timbers:
- Goalkeeper: Pantemis
- Defenders: Fory, Miller, Surman, Bye
- Midfielders: Chara, Velde, David da Costa, Bassett, Lassiter
- Forwards: Kelsy
Puebla:
- Goalkeeper: Gutierrez
- Defenders: Monarrez, Vargas, Almada, I. Moreno
- Midfielders: Sanabria, Organista, Gomez, Velasco, Baltazar
- Forwards: Mustre
Where to watch Portland Timbers vs Puebla
The encounter between these two teams will start at 10:30 pm ET at Providence Park in Oregon.
This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all League Cup games can only be watched through Apple TV.
Injury Report
There is no official information on the unavailable players from either team.
Score Prediction
The truth is, if you look at this matchup based on the Timbers' recent results, you'd expect them to have little trouble beating Puebla. However, the MLS side can't afford to relax, as the Mexican club has posted very similar results over the same stretch.
That's why this should be a very even matchup. However, if the Timbers continue to play as they have been playing, they should have no trouble.
Puebla is a disciplined team that maintains compact lines between their midfield and defense, making it difficult for opponents to play through them.
However, their attacking threat isn't on the same level as the recent opponents the Timbers have faced. Still, Portland can't afford to be careless in possession.
The Timbers must remain compact defensively and maintain their vertical attacking style, but it's crucial they show patience to avoid repeating the issues encountered against the Seattle Sounders. With this approach, I find it hard to envision a scenario where Portland doesn't secure the victory.
However, I believe they'll need a penalty shootout to get the job done.
Score Prediction: Portland Timbers 2-2 Puebla
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