TIPS - Portland Timbers VS Real Salt Lake

[(Portland Timbers) Neutral]:
1. Portland Timbers' last four home matches ended with OVER.

[(Portland Timbers) Weakness]:
1. Portland Timbers suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to San Diego FC in their most recent match, extending their losing streak to two games.
2. In the regular season, Portland Timbers recorded 11 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses. Unfortunately, they missed direct playoff qualification due to a goal difference disadvantage.
3. Portland Timbers have managed only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last four home matches, indicating poor performance at home.
4. In their last five matches, Portland Timbers have conceded 9 goals, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, highlighting significant defensive vulnerabilities.
5. During the regular season, Portland Timbers scored only 41 goals in 34 matches, reflecting inefficient offensive performance.
6. Portland Timbers lost their last three successive matches in AH.

[(Real Salt Lake) Strength]:
1. Real Salt Lake drew 2-2 with Saint Louis City in their most recent match, delivering a mediocre performance.
2. In the two regular-season encounters between the two teams this season, Real Salt Lake remained unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw.

[(Real Salt Lake) Weakness]:
1. In the regular season, Real Salt Lake scored only 38 goals in 34 matches, indicating poor offensive efficiency.
2. In their last five matches, Real Salt Lake conceded 8 goals, showing no clear defensive advantage compared to Portland Timbers.
3. Real Salt Lake have managed only 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five away matches, demonstrating very weak performance on away field.
4. Real Salt Lake won only one of their last ten matches in AH.

[Tips]:
In the final stage of the regular season, both teams have not performed ideally.

Portland Timbers missed direct entry into the playoffs due to a goal difference disadvantage, which is quite regrettable.

Although they are playing at home in this match, their recent form has been unstable.

However, they are facing Real Salt Lake, who are not strong in away games.

It is still favorable to expect Portland Timbers to win at home.

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