Portland Timbers face Austin in crucial Western Conference match

In Portland, Oregon, Austin FC is set to face the Portland Timbers in a crucial Western Conference match on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. EDT. The Timbers currently hold the eighth position in the conference with a record of 12 wins, 10 losses, and 9 draws, while Austin sits in 11th place with 9 wins, 13 losses, and 9 draws. This match marks the second encounter between the two teams this season, with the Timbers having won the previous match 2-0. The Timbers have demonstrated a strong performance against Western Conference opponents, boasting an 11-8-7 record. They have been particularly effective in matches where they score at least three goals, maintaining an impressive 6-0-3 record in such games. In contrast, Austin has struggled defensively, ranking eighth in the league for goals conceded, with a total of 44 goals allowed. Key players for the Timbers include Jonathan Rodriguez, who has netted 16 goals and provided five assists, and Santiago Moreno, who has contributed two goals and five assists in the last ten games. Austin's standout player, Jader Obrian, has scored seven goals and added two assists, while Daniel Pereira has recorded two assists in the same timeframe. In terms of recent form, the Timbers have a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws in their last ten games, averaging 2.5 goals per match. Austin, on the other hand, has only managed 2 wins in their last ten games, highlighting the challenges they face as they prepare for this important matchup.