Docs Website

53 Years Strong! A Trusted Leader In Sports Picks, Best Bets and Predictions Since 1971.

Main Menu
Free Picks » Soccer Picks » Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas Prediction, 10/6/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas Prediction, 10/6/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 10/5/2024

Free Picks

Game: Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Location: Providence Park in Portland, OR

TV: AppleTV

The Timbers (12-9-11) are hosting FC Dallas (10-7-15) at Providence Park on Sunday. The starting goalkeepers will be James Pantemis for Portland and Maarten Paes for Dallas.

soccer picks Santiago Moreno Portland Timbers predictions best bet odds

The Timbers are 9th when it comes to goals expected with 51.5, and the squad's expected goals against are sitting at 45.5. Portland has given up 55 goals while surrendering 1.72 goals per 90, and opponents have earned 133 SoT against them. The team's difference in goals is currently at 9 as a result of 64 goals earned and 55 goals allowed. They are sitting with 5 clean sheets, giving them a rate of 15.6% the year. The Portland Timbers have a total of 79 SVs and also have a SV percentage of 60.2 so far this year. Portland has accounted for 65 yellow cards on the campaign and also 3 red cards. On the campaign, the squad comes in with an average of 1.41 pts per fixture (45 points) and they also are ranked 2nd in the league with 50 assists.

Get all of our Soccer Expert Picks

FC Dallas has totaled 52 goals and the team's expected goals over the course of the season sits at 39.9. The club's goals against per 90 min is at 1.72 in addition to 123 saves, and they have 6 shut outs. On the year, Dallas has a save % of 72.1 (179 SoT against), and also are ranked 21st in the league with 37 points. Dallas is 18th when talking about goals conceded having 55, and the team's goal differential is at -3. Dallas has accumulated a clean sheet percentage of 18.8% the year in addition to 70 yellow card warnings. The Toros are sitting with an average of 1.16 pts/match while accumulating 35 assists and 1 red card.

The man who is expected to protect the net for Portland will be James Pantemis. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.47 (71 goals conceded) and he is the owner of a save percentage of 67.5. Pantemis (24-12-19 record during his career) has earned 13 clean sheets, which gives him a 23.6% clean sheet percentage. Pantemis has seen the field a total of 4,983 minutes and is sitting with 141 saves so far in his pro soccer career. The goalkeeper from Canada has had 209 shots tried against him in 55 starts.

Maarten Paes will reside in front of the net for Dallas. He has surrendered 1.31 goals per 90 while earning a mark of 56-38-60. Paes has racked up 30 clean sheets and has defended 646 shots against him in 13,781 career minutes. In his career, Paes has conceded 200 goals while totaling 447 saves in 154 starts. He holds a save percentage of 71.5 and his shutout rate is currently at 19.5%.

Santiago Moreno is one man who can be a difference maker for Portland. He has totaled 30 assists while accumulating 3 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career. The forward representing Colombia has recorded 22 goals in 9,589 mins played. Moreno has been a starter in 112 matchups during his pro soccer career and tallies 0.21 goals per 90 mins.

Dallas features a game changer in Petar Musa, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. He has totaled 1 yellow card so far in his career and has assisted on a goal 14 times. The forward born in Croatia has earned 8,968 mins while scoring 57 goals. He scores 0.57 goals per 90 mins and has been given a starting assignment in 94 contests during his pro soccer career.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Dallas

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get all of Today's Free Soccer Picks

Get all of Today's Expert Soccer Picks

Most Recent Soccer Picks

One E-mail A Week Is All You Need!
Our weekly newsletter is loaded with exclusive free picks,insight and advice from our expert handicappers