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Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Prediction, Tips & Odds

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 18
Portland Timbers
#8 · Major League Soccer
WWWDW
2 - 1
Providence Park, Portland
Seattle Sounders
#9 · Major League Soccer
LLLLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.41 (implied 71.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 73.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.36). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.6% vs 71.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Seattle Sounders to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned sixth in the league, Seattle has been performing solidly this season with seven wins, three draws, and four losses, accumulating a total of 24 points from 14 matches. Their goal difference of +2, along with a strong defensive record of just 16 goals conceded, highlights their ability to maintain control in matches. In contrast, Portland Timbers sit at 11th place with 17 points from 15 matches, having secured only five wins this season. Their form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. Additionally, they have conceded 29 goals, which indicates vulnerability in their defence that could be exploited by the more clinical Seattle attack. The model suggests a win probability of around 60% for Seattle, with a key market percentage indicating a strong backing for them to win outright. However, Portland's home advantage could play a crucial role, and if they can tighten their defence, they might make this a closer contest than expected. The full method used for this prediction, based on expected goals and actual results across the season, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is provided by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Portland Timbers Win53%2.07
Draw21%3.90
Seattle Sounders Win27%3.03
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4166.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4564.9%

Combined goal output is high (3.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Portland Timbers 1-1 Seattle Sounders
7.5813.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Portland Timbers -0.5
2.0147%

Portland Timbers have been the stronger side, winning 36% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.58
13.3%
2-1
8.41
12.0%
2-2
10.01
10.1%
1-2
10.33
9.8%
1-0
11.36
8.9%
2-0
12.64
8.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Portland Timbers
-0.0
1.58
Seattle Sounders
+0.0
2.32
Portland Timbers
-0.3
1.87
Seattle Sounders
+0.3
2.70
Portland Timbers
-0.5
2.01
Seattle Sounders
+0.5
2.88
Portland Timbers
-1.5
3.50
Seattle Sounders
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Portland Timbers are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.123.902.921.482.621.422.65
Marathonbet
2.053.923.041.392.611.392.72
Betfair
2.053.903.001.442.631.402.80
Pinnacle
2.104.153.141.462.82
SBO
2.063.732.98
William Hill
2.003.902.901.402.70
Bet365
2.103.903.101.442.701.402.75
Unibet
2.103.803.101.482.551.422.65
888Sport
2.003.902.901.442.631.402.70
Betano
2.123.903.101.502.671.442.67
Superbet
2.123.903.101.472.701.432.72
BetVictor
2.053.903.101.442.701.362.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XPortland Timbers or Draw
73%1.35
12Portland Timbers or Seattle Sounders
79%1.23
X2Draw or Seattle Sounders
47%1.72

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Portland Timbers leads 4-2)
4 Portland Timbers4 Draw2 Seattle Sounders
Oct 25
Seattle Sounders
1-0
Portland Timbers
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May 25
Portland Timbers
1-1
Seattle Sounders
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Oct 24
Seattle Sounders
1-1
Portland Timbers
Major League Soccer
Sept 24
Portland Timbers
1-0
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
May 24
Portland Timbers
1-2
Seattle Sounders
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Sept 23
Seattle Sounders
2-2
Portland Timbers
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Jun 23
Seattle Sounders
0-0
Portland Timbers
Major League Soccer
Apr 23
Portland Timbers
4-1
Seattle Sounders
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Aug 22
Portland Timbers
2-1
Seattle Sounders
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Jul 22
Seattle Sounders
0-3
Portland Timbers
Major League Soccer

In the last ten matches between Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders, Portland has won 4 times, drawn 4 times, and Seattle has won 2 times. This record indicates a fairly balanced rivalry, with each team having its share of victories. The scorelines suggest tight contests, as evidenced by four matches ending in draws and several games being closely contested, such as the 1-1 draws. Notably, Portland has achieved heavier victories, including a 4-1 win, but Seattle's last win occurred in May 2024, signaling a stretch without a win against Portland.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Nashville SC
18124235142140
DLWWW
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
17104338172134
DDLWL
2
Los Angeles FC
19104535191634
DWWWW
2
Inter Miami
18115245321338
DWWWW
3
San Jose Earthquakes
18103537241333
LDLWL
3
New England Revolution
189362823530
LDWDL
8
Portland Timbers
187383333024
WWDWL
9
Seattle Sounders
177372022-224
LLLLL
14
Austin
184592236-1417
LLWLL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1842121846-2814
LLWLL
15
Atlanta United FC
1833121933-1412
LLDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Portland TimbersHome
5W2D2L
9 playedGF 20 · GA 151.89 pts/game
Seattle SoundersAway
3W2D5L
10 playedGF 7 · GA 101.10 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Portland TimbersSeattle Sounders
1.84Goals p.g.1.57
1.92Goals conceded p.g.1.39
8%Clean sheets25%
36%Win rate50%
3.76Avg goals in match2.96
1.75xG per game1.56
0.20xGA per game0.57
56%Possession %51%
5.4Shots on target / game4.8
6.0Corners per game4.9
Portland Timbers
Recent Form

Portland Timbers have won 6 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Puebla 5-2 and beat Seattle Sounders 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 5D 11L from the last 25 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Portland TimbersAll competitions
07 Aug
Portland Timbers
5-2
Puebla
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Portland Timbers
2-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
Portland Timbers
2-1
Real Salt Lake
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Portland Timbers
2-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
17 Jul
Seattle Sounders
1-5
Portland Timbers
Major League Soccer
24 May
Portland Timbers
1-3
San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer
9
Win
36%
5
Draw
20%
11
Lost
44%
Seattle Sounders
Recent Form

Seattle Sounders have won 4 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Seattle Sounders 3-0 and lost to Portland Timbers 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 10L from the last 28 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Seattle SoundersAll competitions
06 Aug
Toluca
3-0
Seattle Sounders
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Portland Timbers
2-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
25 Jul
Philadelphia Union
1-0
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Austin
3-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
17 Jul
Seattle Sounders
1-5
Portland Timbers
Major League Soccer
25 May
Los Angeles FC
1-0
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
14
Win
50%
4
Draw
14%
10
Lost
36%

Lineups

Confirmed

Portland Timbers4-1-4-1Confirmed

5Brandon ByeDEF
27Jímer ForyDEF
4Kamal MillerDEF
20Finn SurmanDEF
19Kevin KelsyFWD
41James PantemisGK
99Kristoffer VeldeMID
10David Pereira Da CostaMID
17Cole BassettMID
7Ariel LassiterMID
21Diego CharáMID
15Eric MillerDEF
6Alex BonetigDEF
16Sawyer JuraDEF
23Ian SmithDEF
22Omir FernandezFWD
11Antony AlvesFWD
25Trey MuseGK
30José CaicedoMID
80Joao OrtízMID

Seattle Sounders4-2-3-1Confirmed

85Kalani Kossa-RienziDEF
5Nouhou ToloDEF
35Antino LopezDEF
39Stuart HawkinsDEF
95Osaze De RosarioFWD
26Andrew ThomasGK
17Paul ArriolaMID
11Albert RusnákMID
14Paul RothrockMID
31Hassani DotsonMID
37Snyder BrunellMID
53Gallatin SandnesDEF
28Yeimar GómezDEF
9Jesús FerreiraFWD
19Daniel MusovskiFWD
24Stefan FreiGK
50Max AnchorGK
90Sebastian GomezMID
45Peter KingstonMID

Unavailable Players

16 players

Portland Timbers6

A. Aravena
Missing FixtureHip Injury
G. Guerra
Missing FixtureAbdominal strain
J. Mosquera
Missing FixtureFoot Injury
K. Kelsy
QuestionableFoot Injury
V. Janssen
Missing FixtureInactive
Z. McGraw
Missing FixtureBack Injury

Seattle Sounders10

A. Roldan
QuestionableHip Injury
C. Roldan
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
H. Dotson
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
J. Morris
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
J. Ragen
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
Kim Kee-Hee
QuestionableMuscle Injury
N. Petkovic
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
P. de La Vega
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
R. Sailor
QuestionableKnee Injury
Y. Gomez Andrade
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.45 (64.9%)
Both Teams Score1.41 (66%)
Value Bets
Portland Timbers Win2.07 (52.6%)
Seattle Sounders Win3.03 (26.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.66 (35.1%)
BTTS No2.72 (34%)
Speculative
Draw3.90 (20.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Portland Timbers have averaged 6.0 corners per match at home; Seattle Sounders 4.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Portland Timbers have generated 1.75 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 36% of them. They put 5.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Portland Timbers player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.