MLS

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 03:30 (UK Time)

Stadium: Providence Park

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake carries real history into this round of the MLS.

The two sides meet on 26/07 (Sunday) at Providence Park, 03:30 (UK time).

Read the Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Last updated on 25-07-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Portland Timbers the side to beat, with roughly 39% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Portland Timbers Preview

Portland Timbers reach this fixture 16 match into their MLS. Here is where The Timbers stand:

In this competition

5 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost
1.13 points per game
29 scored, at 1.81 a game
31 conceded, at 1.94 a game

The Timbers, season-wide

5 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez, 8 goals
Most assists: David Costa, 5 assists

Recent results — Portland Timbers

22/07/2026 22:30

Portland Timbers

2 - 2

FC Dallas

16/07/2026 22:30

Seattle Sounders

1 - 5

Portland Timbers

23/05/2026 21:30

Portland Timbers

1 - 3

SJ Earthquakes

17/05/2026 18:00

Inter Miami

2 - 0

Portland Timbers

13/05/2026 19:30

Montreal Impact

2 - 2

Portland Timbers

Real Salt Lake: how they are travelling

Real Salt Lake come in 15 matches into their MLS.

Here is what RSL have produced:

In this competition

8 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
1.73 points per game
27 scored, at 1.8 a game
22 conceded, at 1.47 a game

RSL, season-wide

8 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Zavier Gozo, 6 goals
Most assists: Zavier Gozo, 4 assists

Recent results — RSL

22/07/2026 22:30

Los Angeles FC

3 - 1

Real Salt Lake

23/05/2026 16:30

Minnesota United

1 - 1

Real Salt Lake

16/05/2026 21:30

Real Salt Lake

2 - 1

Colorado Rapids

13/05/2026 21:30

Real Salt Lake

3 - 0

Houston Dynamo

09/05/2026 20:30

FC Dallas

3 - 1

Real Salt Lake

The head-to-head favours Portland Timbers

Recent meetings have tended to go Portland Timbers's way against Real Salt Lake.

From 43 match(es):

Portland Timbers: 16 win(s)
Real Salt Lake: 15 win(s)
Drawn: 12

It is a pattern worth weighing in the Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake prediction.

Form comparison Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Portland Timbers

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	D W L L D	1.13
Home	D L W W D	1.57
Away	W L D L W	0.78

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	31%	43%	22%
Goals	3.75	4.14	3.44
Scored	1.81	2.29	1.44
Conceded	1.94	1.86	2
Both Teams to Score	69%	86%	56%
Without Conceding	6%	14%	0%
Failed To Score	25%	0%	44%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.49	1.48	1.49
xGA	1.97	1.68	2.19

Away Team

Real Salt Lake

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W L D W W	1.73
Home	W W W L W	2.63
Away	L D L L D	0.71

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	53%	88%	14%
Goals	3.27	3.25	3.29
Scored	1.8	2.25	1.29
Conceded	1.47	1	2
Both Teams to Score	73%	63%	86%
Without Conceding	13%	25%	0%
Failed To Score	13%	13%	14%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.75	1.93	1.53
xGA	1.36	1.29	1.45

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: Portland Timbers to Win the First Half

Our top pick for Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake is Portland Timbers to take the lead by halftime.

Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with Portland Timbers’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Who wins this match between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.

After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.

Fixture information - Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

Match: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 26/07/2026
Kick-off: 03:30 (UK time)
Venue: Providence Park

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Stats

The statistics for PTFC vs Claret and Cobalt that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

3.72

League: 3.3

Both Teams to Score

86%

League: 62%

Over 1.5+

93%

League: 82%

Over 2.5+

79%

League: 63%

Cards

4.72

League: 4.44

Corners

8.86

League: 9.95

Home Team

Portland Timbers

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	D W L L D	1.13
Home	D L W W D	1.57
Away	W L D L W	0.78

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	31%	43%	22%
Goals	3.75	4.14	3.44
Scored	1.81	2.29	1.44
Conceded	1.94	1.86	2
Both Teams to Score	69%	86%	56%
Without Conceding	6%	14%	0%
Failed To Score	25%	0%	44%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.49	1.48	1.49
xGA	1.97	1.68	2.19

Away Team

Real Salt Lake

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W L D W W	1.73
Home	W W W L W	2.63
Away	L D L L D	0.71

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	53%	88%	14%
Goals	3.27	3.25	3.29
Scored	1.8	2.25	1.29
Conceded	1.47	1	2
Both Teams to Score	73%	63%	86%
Without Conceding	13%	25%	0%
Failed To Score	13%	13%	14%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.75	1.93	1.53
xGA	1.36	1.29	1.45

Corners

11.06 / Match

+11% Corners / Match

Portland Timbers received +11% more corners than Real Salt Lake in the MLS

9.93 / Match

FC Dallas

(5)

Seattle Sounders

(8)

SJ Earthquakes

(4)

Inter Miami

(5)

Montreal Impact

(9)

Sporting KC

(4)

Real Salt Lake

(2)

(12)

Los Angeles FC

(3)

Minnesota United

(2)

Colorado Rapids

(4)

Houston Dynamo

(7)

FC Dallas

(6)

Portland Timbers

(0)

LA Galaxy

Cards

1.94 / Match

+1% Cards / Match

Portland Timbers received +1% more cards than Real Salt Lake in the MLS

1.93 / Match

FC Dallas

(3)

Seattle Sounders

(0)

SJ Earthquakes

(1)

Inter Miami

(2)

Montreal Impact

(1)

Sporting KC

(1)

Real Salt Lake

(2)

(0)

Los Angeles FC

(2)

Minnesota United

(2)

Colorado Rapids

(0)

Houston Dynamo

(3)

FC Dallas

(1)

Portland Timbers

(4)

LA Galaxy

Goals Scored

1.81 / Match

+1%

Portland Timbers is +1% better in terms of goals scored

1.8 / Match

FC Dallas

(2)

Seattle Sounders

(5)

SJ Earthquakes

(1)

Inter Miami

(0)

Montreal Impact

(2)

Sporting KC

(6)

Real Salt Lake

(0)

(1)

Los Angeles FC

(1)

Minnesota United

(2)

Colorado Rapids

(3)

Houston Dynamo

(1)

FC Dallas

(2)

Portland Timbers

(1)

LA Galaxy

Goals Conceded

1.94 / Match

+24%

Portland Timbers condeded +24% more goals than Real Salt Lake

1.47 / Match

FC Dallas

(2)

Seattle Sounders

(1)

SJ Earthquakes

(3)

Inter Miami

(2)

Montreal Impact

(2)

Sporting KC

(0)

Real Salt Lake

(2)

(3)

Los Angeles FC

(1)

Minnesota United

(1)

Colorado Rapids

(0)

Houston Dynamo

(3)

FC Dallas

(0)

Portland Timbers

(2)

LA Galaxy

MLS Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Nashville SC	16	12	3	1	33	11	22	39	2.44
2	Inter Miami	16	10	4	2	42	30	12	34	2.13
3	Vancouver Whitecaps	15	10	2	3	37	16	21	32	2.13
4	SJ Earthquakes	16	10	2	4	34	19	15	32	2
5	Los Angeles FC	17	9	3	5	30	18	12	30	1.76
6	Chicago Fire	15	8	2	5	29	19	10	26	1.73
7	New England Revolution	15	8	2	5	22	18	4	26	1.73
8	FC Dallas	16	7	5	4	32	24	8	26	1.63
9	Real Salt Lake	15	8	2	5	27	22	5	26	1.73
10	Seattle Sounders	15	7	3	5	19	19	0	24	1.6
11	FC Cincinnati	16	6	5	5	40	40	0	23	1.44
12	Houston Dynamo	15	7	2	6	20	24	-4	23	1.53
13	New York RB	16	6	4	6	26	35	-9	22	1.38
14	Charlotte	16	6	4	6	26	25	1	22	1.38
15	St. Louis City	16	6	4	6	22	23	-1	22	1.38
16	Minnesota United	16	6	4	6	19	24	-5	22	1.38
17	New York City	16	6	4	6	27	22	5	22	1.38
18	LA Galaxy	17	5	5	7	23	28	-5	20	1.18
19	Colorado Rapids	16	6	1	9	26	24	2	19	1.19
20	DC United	16	4	7	5	22	26	-4	19	1.19
21	Portland Timbers	16	5	3	8	29	31	-2	18	1.13
22	Austin	16	4	5	7	22	32	-10	17	1.06
23	Orlando City	16	5	2	9	27	44	-17	17	1.06
24	San Diego	16	4	5	7	30	28	2	17	1.06
25	Columbus Crew	16	4	4	8	22	25	-3	16	1
26	Toronto	16	3	7	6	22	29	-7	16	1
27	Montreal Impact	16	4	3	9	22	32	-10	15	0.94
28	Sporting KC	16	4	2	10	18	40	-22	14	0.88
29	Atlanta United FC	16	3	3	10	16	26	-10	12	0.75
30	Philadelphia Union	16	2	4	10	21	31	-10	10	0.63

Odds

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