Portland have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against FC Dallas in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in FC Dallas's last 5 games (Major League Soccer). Portland are undefeated in their last 9 matches (Major League Soccer). Portland are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 home matches against FC Dallas in all competitions.
Timbers sit in eighth place in the Western Conference, and are currently on a nine-game unbeaten run as they look to climb into the playoff positions. FC Dallas sit four places above this weekend's rivals, but just three points separate the two sides, showing just how tight the battle for the playoffs is. 1:1
Diego Gutierrez will miss out with a foot injury, as does Felipe Mora with an injured knee. George Fochive, Erik Williamson and Cristian Paredes are all doubts. Lucas Bartlett will miss out with a rib injury. Brandon Servania is a doubt, as are Tsiki Ntsabeleng and Facundo Quignon.