Driussi leads Austin against the Portland Timbers

Austin FC (2-0-0) vs. Portland Timbers (0-0-2)

Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

LINE: Portland -121, Austin FC +315, Draw +272; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with the Portland Timbers following a two-goal outing against Inter Miami.

The Timbers were 17-13-4 overall in the 2021 season while going 13-4-3 at home. The Timbers scored 56 goals and registered a goal differential of +4 last season.

Austin put together a 9-21-4 record overall in 2021 while finishing 2-13-2 in road games. Austin scored 35 goals and registered a goal differential of -21 last season.

Saturday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Timbers: Pablo Bonilla (injured), Felipe Mora (injured), Dario Zuparic (injured), Larrys Mabiala (injured), Tega Ikoba (injured), Eryk Williamson (injured).

Austin: Jhohan Romana (injured), Rodney Redes (injured), Jon Gallagher (injured), Danny Hoesen (injured).

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