Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers face each other on Friday 07.17.2026, at 03:30 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at Seattle Sounders's home ground, the Lumen Field.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Seattle Sounders Football Club and Portland Timbers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
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Seattle Sounders preview
Seattle Sounders heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 13 matches, Seattle Sounders Football Club secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.85 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Sounders's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Seattle Sounders has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 17 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 1.31 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Paul Rothrock, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jesus Ferreira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Seattle Sounders has conceded 11 goals in the MLS (an average of 0.85 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.85 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Portland Timbers preview
Portland Timbers comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses.
Portland Timbers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 1.57 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.57.
The Timbers's offensive system is led by Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, David Costa. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 14 matches, averaging 2 per match.
Head to head: Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Seattle Sounders
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D D |
1 |
| Home | L W D W W |
2 |
| Away | L D W D W |
1.6 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 50% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.93 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.26 | 1.61 |
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 50% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.41 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 1.73 | 2.27 |
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