Seattle Sounders will be looking to make a flying start to the new MLS season when they welcome Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers in what promises to be a passionate derby encounter. The hosts showed encouraging form in the last season finale, collecting 1.7 points per game across their last ten matches and winning half of those fixtures. Seattle have been particularly strong at home, where they have averaged 2.17 points per game and scored 2.17 goals per match. However, injuries could test their squad depth, with Yeimar Gomez, Nikola Petkovic, Paul Arriola, and Pedro De la Vega all unavailable.
Portland Timbers, meanwhile, arrive with some question marks after an inconsistent run of results. The visitors struggled on their travels last term, winning just one of their last six away matches and collecting only 0.67 points per game on the road. Defensive problems have been a recurring issue, with Portland conceding 2.0 goals per away match in their last ten outings. Omir Fernandez is ruled out through injury, while veteran midfielder Diego Chara remains a major doubt. Despite their struggles, Portland have often produced entertaining games, with their matches averaging 3.3 goals recently. Historically, this fixture has been extremely competitive, with 32 of the previous 46 meetings seeing both teams score, suggesting another open derby could be on the cards.
As Seattle generally have a strong home record and Portland struggle significantly away from home, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Over 2.5 Goals (six of Seattle's last ten matches and 61% of H2H meetings have produced over 2.5 goals).
This MLS match will be played on Friday 17 July 2026 at 03:30.
What is our Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Seattle Sounders 2 - 1 Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Danny Musovski @ -120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Danny Musovski @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Jimer Fory @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers +1.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +2 @ -163 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: 1X @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Seattle Sounders to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Seattle Sounders to Win/Seattle Sounders to Win @ 120 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Seattle Sounders - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferSeattle Sounders Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwwddwll | 1.70 |
| Home | wwwdwl | 2.17 |
| Away | wldl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.50 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.17 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 1.97 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.29 | 1.72 |
Portland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwlwlwdll | 1.10 |
| Home | dwwl | 1.75 |
| Away | llwldl | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.55 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 2.02 | 1.66 | 2.26 |
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Seattle Sounders (35%)
46 Matches
Portland Timbers (41%)
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Past Results
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