TIPS - Portland Timbers VS Queretaro FC

[(Portland Timbers) Strength]:
1. Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis performed well in the last game, saving all 6 shots on target to preserve a clean sheet.
2. Portland Timbers won their first League Cup game 4-0 at home against Atletico San Luis, achieving a good start. Meanwhile, they won 2 official games in a row, with good form.
3. Portland Timbers have performed decently in offense. The team have scored 7 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging 1.4 goals per game.
4. Portland Timbers have performed particularly well in defense recently, keeping both clean sheets in their last two official matches.
5. Portland Timbers have performed steadily at home. In their last 10 official home games, they have achieved a record of 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with an unbeaten rate of 90%.

[(Portland Timbers) Neutral]:
1. The two sides have never met before, and this is their first encounter in history.

[(Portland Timbers) Weakness]:
1. Portland Timbers' two forwards, Antony Santos and Jonathan Rodriguez , will continue to be absent from this game due to injuries. Defender Dario Zuparic has missed the previous two games due to injury and is still in doubt for this match.
2. Portland Timbers midfielder David Da Costa scored in the opening minute of the last game, but was forced off due to injury in the first half. He may not be able to play in this game.

[(Queretaro FC) Strength]:
1. Queretaro FC striker Jhojan Julio scored the only goal of the team in the last game to pull one back, emerging as one of the few bright spots in the squad.

[(Queretaro FC) Weakness]:
1. Angel Zapata, the main midfielder of Queretaro FC, was sent off with a red card in the last game and will miss this match.
2. Queretaro FC suffered a 1-4 defeat to Minnesota United FC in their first game of this League Cup. They have lost 4 official games in a row, with poor form.
3. Queretaro FC's attacking power is insufficient. In the four official matches so far this season, they have scored only two goals, averaging just 0.5 goals per game.
4. Queretaro FC's defense is full of holes. In the four official matches so far this season, they have conceded nine goals, averaging more than two goals per game. During this period, they have conceded goals in every match.
5. Queretaro FC have struggled on away field. The team have achieved a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in their last 10 official away games, with a win rate of only 20%.

[Tips]:
Portland Timbers achieved a resounding victory in their first League Cup game and are now in a two-game winning streak, with top form.

They have played well both offensively and defensively, and have maintained a stable home record.

On the other hand, Queretaro FC have been poor in form in the new season and are suffering four consecutive defeats.

The team have struggled both offensively and defensively, and their away ability is very limited, so they should not be overestimated in this away game.

To sum up, Portland Timbers are expected to win.

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