Portland Timbers vs. Los Angeles Galaxy: 10 Bold Predictions

Sep 29, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers forward Maximiliano Urruti goes after a ball with Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez (4) during the first half of the game at Jeld-Wen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

The drums will be banging, the fans will be dancing, the tifo will be flying and Timber Joey will be letting that chainsaw rip as Caleb Porter’s resurging Portland Timbers host Bruce Arena’s Los Angeles Galaxy on May 11 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. Portland are coming off a hard-earned 3-2 win over D.C. United, while the Galaxy are reeling from a 1-0 loss on the road to the Colorado Rapids.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET and will be televised by NBCSN. Here are 10 Bold Predictions for Sunday’s match between the Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy.

1. At least five goals will be scored

This game will be full of goals. The MLS Multiplex is boldly predicting that at least five goals will be scored between both these teams.

2. At least 30 fouls, under five cards

A fast and fluid match is on the way between both these teams. There will be at least 30 fouls whistled, but under five cards will be issued.

3. Under five saves from Jaime Penedo

Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo won’t have to do a lot of saves in this games. Under five saves will be made from Penedo in this game.

4. The record won’t be set at Providence

Landon Donovan will not set the record here. End of story. This just doesn’t seem like the venue where the deed will be done.

5. Robbie Keane will score

Robbie Keane will score in this match. The Republic of Ireland international and LA Galaxy captain has four goals this season and should get his fifth this week.

6. Gaston Fernandez with a brace

Gaston Fernandez leads the Timbers in scoring with four goals this season and will also get in on goal in the first half of play. Fernandez will have a brace in this game.

7. Maxi Urruti will score

Maximiliano Urruti has two goals to his credit this season and will score what should be the game-winner for the Timbers.

8. Donovan Ricketts with at least five saves

The Big Cat from Montego Bay, Donovan Ricketts, has 20 saves to his record this season. Ricketts will make at least five saves in this match.

9. Stefan Ishizaki will score

Galaxy midfielder Stefan Ishizaki is LA’s second-leading scorer with two goals, and he will earn a goal and an assist in this match.

10. Portland scraps out a win

Defending home field advantage is something the Portland Timbers are accustomed to, and on Sunday at Providence Park, that’s what Porter’s men will do once again. The Timbers to win.

Portland Timbers 3, Los Angeles Galaxy 2