Two teams at the different ends of the table square off against each other when Los Angeles host the travelling NYFC FC.
NYFC come into this game in great form being unbeaten in 12 games. They picked up a third consecutive win, and scored three goals and maintained a clean sheet in the second half for a second consecutive game, to defeat the Seattle Sounders.
Portland come into this game on the back of their 1-0 win against FC Dallas but are still languishing in the Bottom half and are playing this match away from home, so it will be a difficult proposition.
Here is a look at the game
Where will the match be played?
This match is to be played at the Yankee Stadium .
Where to watch NYFC vs PORTLAND live?
The clash will take place at July 8, 2019, 04:00 AM, IST and can be streamed live on Sony Liv.
NYFC – W D D W W W
PORTLAND – D W L W L W
In the last 4 matches,
NYFC – 1
PORTLAND -3
Draws – 0
NYFC
PORTLAND
NYFC
Stuver (gk), Tinnerholm, Ibeagha, Chanot, Matarrita, Parks, Rings, Morales, Castellenos, Mitrita, Shradi
PORTLAND:
Attinella (gk) Moriera, Mabiala, Cascante, Villafana, Chara, polo, Loria, Valeri, Ebobisse, Fernandez
NYFC
Valentín Castellanos
The Argentinian forward is a goal scorer for his team, He likes to shoot the ball from distance and also invites tackles and draws defenders from the opposition, which is why he gets fouled oftern. His stats for the season are as below
Goals -5 Assists – 2
Alexandru Mitrita
The forward is not only good in the box from open play but is also a threat as an outfield player holding the ball and laying other forwards off. He has been in good goal scoring form His stats are as below
Goal – 4 Assists -1
X factor – Maximiliano Moralez, The 32 year old has the highest number of goals and assists for their team and will be a major factor with his guile and experience .
Goal – 8 Assists -6
PORTLAND
Brian Fernandez
The young up and coming player has impressed all with 5 goals in 5 games that he has started, He is the odds on favourite to score again in this game as well
Goals -6 Assists -0
Diego Valeri
The 33 year old veteran has been prolific in this season not just as a goal scorer but also as a provider of goals, His statistics are as below
Goals : 4 Assists : 6
Xfactor – Marvin Loría He has high possession stats of about 83 % and also has an eye for goal. The costa Rican man will be expected to deliver in this game as well
Goals : 1 Assists : 0
Should be tight game with NYFC winning 1-0 .
The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.
Team 1
Team 2