Portland Timbers desperately need points on Sunday, Oct 25 at 3:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Portland Timbers come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Charlotte, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Portland Timbers and Charlotte have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Portland Timbers won 0–2.

Verdict: Charlotte's quality should tell even on the road. Portland Timbers will push, but the visitors have too much class. Charlotte to win.