MLS
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 03:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Lumen Field
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 17/07 (Friday) at Lumen Field, 03:30 (UK time).
Read the Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Seattle Sounders Win
Last updated on 14-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Seattle Sounders the side to beat, with roughly 63% 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.
Seattle Sounders Preview
Seattle Sounders reach this fixture 13 match into their MLS. Here is where The Sounders stand:
In this competition
7 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
1.85 points per game
17 scored, at 1.31 a game
11 conceded, at 0.85 a game
The Sounders, season-wide
7 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Paul Rothrock, 4 goals
Most assists: Jesus Ferreira, 4 assists
Recent results — Seattle Sounders
24/05/2026 21:15
16/05/2026 21:15
13/05/2026 21:30
09/05/2026 22:30
02/05/2026 14:30
Portland Timbers: how they are travelling
Portland Timbers come in 14 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Timbers have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 8 lost
1 points per game
22 scored, at 1.57 a game
28 conceded, at 2 a game
The Timbers, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez, 5 goals
Most assists: David Costa, 3 assists
Recent results — The Timbers
23/05/2026 21:30
17/05/2026 18:00
13/05/2026 19:30
09/05/2026 22:30
02/05/2026 16:45
The head-to-head favours Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers have generally come out ahead of The Sounders in their recent meetings.
From 47 match(es):
Portland Timbers: 19 win(s)
Seattle Sounders: 17 win(s)
Drawn: 11
That trend is worth factoring into the Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers prediction.
Form comparison Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Seattle Sounders
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
D
|
1.85 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Away |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 67% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 3.17 | 1.29 |
| Scored | 1.31 | 2 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 1.17 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 67% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 17% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 17% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.93 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.26 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 3.57 | 4.17 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.83 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 83% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.41 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 1.73 | 2.27 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
Match: Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
Competition: MLS
Date: Friday, 17/07/2026
Kick-off: 03:30 (UK time)
Venue: Lumen Field
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Stats
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Goal Average
3.15
League: 3.3
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 62%
Cards
3.05
League: 4.51
Corners
11.5
League: 10
Home Team
Seattle Sounders
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
D
|
1.85 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Away |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 67% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 3.17 | 1.29 |
| Scored | 1.31 | 2 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 1.17 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 67% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 17% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 17% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.93 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.26 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 3.57 | 4.17 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.83 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 83% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.41 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 1.73 | 2.27 |
Corners
12 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Seattle Sounders received +6% more corners than Portland Timbers in the MLS
11.36 / Match
Los Angeles FC
(5)
LA Galaxy
(5)
SJ Earthquakes
(9)
San Diego
(8)
Sporting KC
(9)
FC Dallas
(4)
St. Louis City
(5)(4)
SJ Earthquakes
(5)
Inter Miami
(9)
Montreal Impact
(4)
Sporting KC
(2)
Real Salt Lake
(6)
San Diego
(4)
Minnesota United
Cards
1.69 / Match
+18% Cards / Match
Portland Timbers received +18% more cards than Seattle Sounders in the MLS
2 / Match
Los Angeles FC
(0)
LA Galaxy
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(0)
San Diego
(3)
Sporting KC
(2)
FC Dallas
(1)
St. Louis City
(0)(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
Inter Miami
(1)
Montreal Impact
(1)
Sporting KC
(2)
Real Salt Lake
(1)
San Diego
(0)
Minnesota United
Goals Scored
1.31 / Match
+20%
Portland Timbers is +20% better in terms of goals scored
1.57 / Match
Los Angeles FC
(0)
LA Galaxy
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
San Diego
(1)
Sporting KC
(1)
FC Dallas
(2)
St. Louis City
(4)(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(0)
Inter Miami
(2)
Montreal Impact
(6)
Sporting KC
(0)
Real Salt Lake
(2)
San Diego
(0)
Minnesota United
Goals Conceded
0.85 / Match
+58%
Portland Timbers condeded +58% more goals than Seattle Sounders
2 / Match
Los Angeles FC
(1)
LA Galaxy
(2)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
San Diego
(1)
Sporting KC
(1)
FC Dallas
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)(3)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
Inter Miami
(2)
Montreal Impact
(0)
Sporting KC
(2)
Real Salt Lake
(1)
San Diego
(2)
Minnesota United
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 2.36 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 2.29 |
| 3 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 32 | 2.13 |
| 4 |
Inter Miami
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 28 | 2 |
| 5 |
Chicago Fire
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 6 |
Real Salt Lake
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 7 |
New England Revolution
|
14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 1.79 |
| 8 |
FC Dallas
|
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Seattle Sounders
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 2 |
| 10 |
Houston Dynamo
|
14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 22 | 1.57 |
| 11 |
New York RB
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Minnesota United
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 13 |
Charlotte
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Los Angeles FC
|
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 15 |
FC Cincinnati
|
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
LA Galaxy
|
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
New York City
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 18 |
DC United
|
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 19 |
San Diego
|
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 20 |
St. Louis City
|
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 16 | 1.14 |
| 21 |
Colorado Rapids
|
15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 22 |
Austin
|
15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 29 | -7 | 14 | 1 |
| 25 |
Montreal Impact
|
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 31 | -9 | 14 | 1 |
| 26 |
Portland Timbers
|
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 14 | 1 |
| 27 |
Columbus Crew
|
14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 13 | 0.93 |
| 28 |
Atlanta United FC
|
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 11 | 0.85 |
| 29 |
Sporting KC
|
14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 36 | -22 | 11 | 0.79 |
| 30 |
Philadelphia Union
|
14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 7 | 0.5 |
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Nashville SC
Vancouver Whitecaps
Chicago Fire
New England Revolution
Houston Dynamo
New York RB
Charlotte
FC Cincinnati
New York City
DC United
Colorado Rapids
Austin
Orlando City
Toronto
Columbus Crew
Atlanta United FC
Philadelphia Union