Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake face each other on Sunday 07.26.2026, at 03:30 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at Portland Timbers's home ground, the Providence Park.
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APWin predictions for Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake
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Portland Timbers preview
Portland Timbers heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 16 matches, Portland Timbers secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Timbers's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Portland Timbers has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 29 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 1.81 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. David Costa has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Portland Timbers has conceded 31 goals in the MLS (an average of 1.94 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.94 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Real Salt Lake preview
Real Salt Lake comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 8 victories, 2 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.73 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.
Real Salt Lake's attack has been highly effective, scoring 27 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.8.
The Claret-and-Cobalt's offensive system is led by Zavier Gozo, the team's top scorer this season. The american forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Zavier Gozo. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.47 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 22 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.47 per match.
Head to head: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L D |
1 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 43% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.48 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.68 | 2.19 |
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | L D L L D |
0.4 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 63% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.93 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.29 | 1.45 |
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