Portland Timbers and FC Dallas will both battling again up the Western Conference when the teams meet for the third time this season at Portland’s Jeld-Wen Field on Sunday. FC Dallas previously massacred Portland 5-0 in their previous game. Before that, their first encounter in this season witnessed a 1-1 draw in Frisco in March. Catch real time updates on your favorite Major League Soccer 2012 Match.

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The Portland Timbers is having a bad streak, losing 5-3 to LA Galaxy on July 15, falling 1-0 to Chivas USA on July 19, massacred by Dallas 5-0 on July 22, and nailed to the wall again by Chivas 1-0 on July 29.

FC Dallas is doing fairly, though not as good. They have let the San Jose Earthquakes escape with a 2-1 win at Buck Shaw Stadium on July 19, after only managing a draw in their previous game. They also lost to LA Galaxy in their most recent game. They do have a win over Colorado, and was able to massacre their current opponent, Portland 5-0.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas Predictions: FC Dallas wins 3-1

Portland may want revenge, but the odds aren’t on their side. This game goes to Dallas, both based on their previous battle, as well as overall recent performances against other teams in the league.

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas Betting Odds and Tips:

Seattle Sounders 2.30 - 1.43 - 69.69%
Draw 3.15 - 1.31 - 75.90%
LA Galaxy 3.05 - 1.32 - 75.30%

Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas Asian Handicap Betting Odds and Tips:

Seattle Sounders -0.25 1.99 - 50.25%
LA Galaxy +0.25 1.93 - 51.81%

Source: [sbobet]