Providence Park will be the centre of attention when Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake go head-to-head in what promises to be another entertaining MLS encounter. Portland have been involved in a number of high-scoring matches recently, with their latest outing ending in a 2-2 draw against FC Dallas in midweek. The Timbers have been strong going forward, averaging 2.00 goals per game across their last ten matches, while their home fixtures have produced an impressive 4.25 total goals per game. Portland have also found the net in every one of their last four home matches, though defensive consistency remains an issue. Fernandez, Guerra, and Mosquera are all unavailable due to injuries, leaving the hosts with some selection concerns.
Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, will be looking to respond after suffering a 3-1 defeat against Los Angeles FC in their first match after the World Cup break. Despite sitting on a respectable 1.60 points per game over their last ten fixtures, their away form has been a major concern, with the visitors losing all four of their recent away matches and collecting just 0.25 points per game. Salt Lake have struggled defensively on the road, conceding 2.25 goals per away game on average, while both teams scored in 100% of their recent away fixtures. Injuries to Eneli, Glad, Hezarkhani, and Piol could further complicate matters for the visitors. Historically, this has been a balanced rivalry, with Portland winning 16 of 43 meetings and Real Salt Lake claiming 15 victories.
Portland's home matches average 4.25 goals, while Real Salt Lake have seen plenty of goals in their away games, with both teams scoring in all of their last four on the road. Therefore, our predictions lean toward BTTS, Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals.
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 03:30.
What is our Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portland Timbers 2 - 2 Real Salt Lake
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lineker Rodrigues @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lineker Rodrigues @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Jimer Fory @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Real Salt Lake +0.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Portland Timbers to Win @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 600 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Portland Timbers - No @ -600 Odds
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View OfferPortland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwlwdllwd | 1.40 |
| Home | wwld | 1.75 |
| Away | lwldlw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 4.25 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.75 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.66 | 1.80 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.82 | 1.39 | 2.10 |
Real Salt Lake Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwlwwdwl | 1.60 |
| Home | wlwwww | 2.50 |
| Away | lldl | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 83% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.25 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 1.75 | 1.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.23 | 1.33 |
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Portland Timbers (37%)
43 Matches
Real Salt Lake (35%)
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Past Results
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