This weekend, Bruce Arena’s Los Angeles Galaxy experience their first big test when they take on Caleb Porter’s Portland Timbers on the road at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. on Mar. 15. Portland are coming off a scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake at home last week and will look to finally open their scoring account. As for the Galaxy, they are coming off a 2-0 win over Frank Yallop’s Chicago Fire that should have been more decisive than it actually was.

It’s an old-fashioned Western Conference showdown to close out another exciting weekend of Major League Soccer. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET and will be televised by FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes. Here are 10 Bold Predictions for Sunday afternoon’s encounter between the Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy.

1. At least 40 fouls and three cards

This will be a physical contest. Of course, it’s a battle between two tough teams in the West. At least 40 fouls will be whistled and three cards of any color will be issued.

2. At least four goals scored in this game

And this will also be a game in which the goals will be coming. Look for at least four goals scored in this contest. There may be more, but sometimed these Bold Predictions may go for a little bit of safety favoring the defense.

3. Jaime Penedo with at least four saves

Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo will earn at least four saves in this contest. Penedo did not start last weekend due to perceived contract disputes, according to the postgame interview with Bruce Arena last Friday, but we here at The View From Avalon think those disputes will be resolved and Penedo will get the start this weekend.

4. Adam Kwarasey with under five saves

The time has come for Ghanaian goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey to prove that he hasn’t missed a beat. Kwarasey only made two saves last week against Real Salt Lake, but the Galaxy firing squad will be testing his mettle this time around. The View From Avalon calls for Kwarasey to make under five saves on Sunday.

5. Rodney Wallace to score

Rodney Wallace had a number of chances to score last weekend but couldn’t find the back of the net in his four shots on goal. However, Wallace should be able to find the net this time around and have all those shots pay off.

6. Robbie Keane will score

Robbie Keane will score as a result of strong ball placement and timely passing. If the Galaxy midfield can string some passes together, Keano will find the net sooner than later. The View From Avalon calls for Keane to score in the first half.

7. Gyasi Zardes will score

Gyasi Zardes dropped a couple of sitters last weekend against Chicago but one would imagine that in training, Zardes has been working on receiving the delivery and getting the timing down. Expect Zardes to rebound from a poor Friday night and find the net.

8. Jose Villareal in form

Jose Villareal scored the first goal in the 2015 Major League Soccer season and may be heading off to a big year in MLS. Villareal is boldly predicted to score in the second half against the Portland Timbers.

9. No goals for Darlington Nagbe

One of the faces for the Portland Timbers over the years is forward/midfielder Darlington Nagbe. The View From Avalon believes that Nagbe is going to come up short of scoring in this game. There will be no goals for Nagbe on Sunday against the Galaxy.

10. Just another Los Angeles Galaxy win

Diego Valeri’s absence makes things really tough for the Portland Timbers. The Galaxy will take advantage of his absence and the absence of WIll Johnson, both due to injury, and record another three points in a huge road victory.

Los Angeles Galaxy 3, Portland Timbers 1

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