Real Salt Lake return home looking to respond to a 2–1 defeat against LA Galaxy, and their home form suggests a strong chance of doing just that. Therefore, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Royals have won 4 of their last 5 at home, averaging 2.40 points per game and scoring 2.20 goals per match in that run. Overall, RSL average 1.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded, with a high 3.50 total goals per game and BTTS landing in 80% of matches. Notably, they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10, which keeps games open.
Portland Timbers travel to Salt Lake City with mixed form (1.00 points per game), and their away record is a concern—just 1 win in 6 with 2.50 goals conceded per match. Injuries to key players like Juan Mosquera, Omir Fernandez, and Zac McGraw further weaken an already fragile defense. Portland matches also trend high-scoring (3.60 goals per game), with BTTS hitting 70%.
Given Real Salt Lake's fine home form, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS, and Over 2.5 goals (consistent high-scoring trends).
This MLS match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 21:30.
What is our Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Real Salt Lake 2 - 1 Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 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: Sergi Solans @ -120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Sergi Solans @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Jimer Fory @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers +1.5 @ -130 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +2 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Real Salt Lake to Win @ -700 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Real Salt Lake to Win/Real Salt Lake to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Real Salt Lake - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferReal Salt Lake Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwwdwwll | 1.60 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | llwdl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.60 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.79 | 1.89 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.35 | 1.62 |
Portland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwllldlwlw | 1.00 |
| Home | wldw | 1.75 |
| Away | lllllw | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.75 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 2.03 | 2.00 | 2.04 |
Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Real Salt Lake (33%)
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Portland Timbers (38%)
Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Past Results
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