Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City square off against each other in an MLS clash between two struggling sides trying to stabilise inconsistent seasons. As Sporting have been struggling defensively of late, we predict a 3-0 home win. The Timbers head into this one after a 2-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake, a result that exposed their defensive fragility once again. Their home form is noticeably stronger, with more attacking intent and better results, but they still concede regularly and have failed to keep a clean sheet in recent matches. The potential absence of Finn Surman could further weaken an already vulnerable back line.
Sporting Kansas City are also in poor shape, coming off a 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders. Their overall form is among the weakest in the league, with very few wins and a low scoring output, especially away from home. Injuries to key players like Borges, Reynolds, and Agyabeng further reduce their depth and attacking threat, making them heavily reliant on isolated moments rather than sustained pressure.
Considering Portland's better home form and slightly stronger attacking edge, punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Portland Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (matches involving both teams tend to be open and high scoring).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 03:30.
What is our Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portland Timbers 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City
Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kevin Kelsy @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kevin Kelsy @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Jake Davis @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers -1 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +1 @ -600 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Portland Timbers to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Portland Timbers to Win/Portland Timbers to Win @ 120 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Portland Timbers - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferPortland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllldlwlwl | 1.00 |
| Home | wldw | 1.75 |
| Away | llllwl | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.75 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.17 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 2.15 | 2.00 | 2.25 |
Sporting Kansas City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwlllllld | 0.50 |
| Home | dllld | 0.40 |
| Away | wllll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 2.60 | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 0.88 | 1.05 | 0.70 |
| Expected Goals Against | 2.00 | 1.88 | 2.12 |
Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Portland Timbers (36%)
28 Matches
Sporting Kansas City (32%)
