Portland Timbers will face off against Nashville SC, with Munthali aiming to enhance small margins.

Portland Timbers and Nashville SC will aim to recover from recent losses as they face off at Providence Park this Sunday.

Nashville SC's interim head coach, Rumba Munthali, is confident that his team is on the brink of reaching their peak performance level by addressing the small margins against Portland Timbers.

Despite recent losses to Inter Miami and Columbus Crew following a three-match unbeaten streak in MLS, Nashville currently holds the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. Munthali is determined to return to winning ways swiftly to maintain their position in the standings.

Reflecting on the recent defeat against Columbus, Munthali acknowledged the team's positive progress and emphasized the importance of refining their finishing skills through practice. He believes that the team is close to achieving their desired level of performance and is focused on making incremental improvements.

In other news, Nashville recently appointed B.J. Callahan as their new head coach, who will officially take charge on July 22.

On the other side, Portland Timbers, currently sixth in the Western Conference, experienced a setback with a 3-2 loss to FC Dallas, ending their seven-match unbeaten streak. Head coach Phil Neville expressed frustration over certain refereeing decisions in the match but emphasized the need to regroup quickly for their upcoming game.

Looking ahead to the next match, Neville emphasized the importance of moving on from the previous defeat and maintaining their momentum. He remains optimistic about the team's potential and is focused on starting a new winning streak.

Portland Timbers - Antony

Antony showcased his offensive prowess in the last game for Portland Timbers by scoring a goal and providing an assist. Despite his impressive performance, the team suffered a 3-2 defeat against Dallas. This marked the eighth occasion this season where Portland failed to secure a victory despite scoring multiple goals, a statistic only surpassed by Philadelphia Union with 10 occurrences.

Nashville SC - Hany Mukhtar

In the recent match against Columbus Crew, Nashville SC struggled to create scoring opportunities, managing only eight shots on goal. Hany Mukhtar emerged as a key player for the team, registering three of those shots, the most by any player on the team. However, he was only able to put one of those shots on target.

Portland Timbers to win:

The Timbers have a strong record against Nashville, having never lost to them in previous meetings.

Additionally, Portland has been in impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches and consistently scoring multiple goals. Expect Portland to continue their success and secure a victory in this upcoming match.

In their recent regular-season road performances, Nashville has secured victory in only three out of their last 19 matches, with seven draws and nine losses dating back to June of last year. Nashville managed to score in 11 of those matches, but suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Columbus on Wednesday.

According to Opta win probability statistics, Portland Timbers are favored to win with a 44.8% chance, followed by a draw at 26.9%, and Nashville SC with a 28.3% likelihood of victory.