Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
MLS USA
In the MLS regular season on August 2, 2026, a match will take place between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders. Both clubs believe they can achieve victory in this encounter.
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Oregon has collected the same 44 points as Dallas but only managed to secure eighth place in the West. After winning the wild card against Real Salt Lake, they were eliminated in the playoffs straight away by San Diego. This season, they are also losing more than half of their matches. However, in July, there was a draw with Dallas and a win over Real Salt Lake.
The team from Washington State finished in the top 5 of the same conference with 55 points. But in the playoffs, they lost immediately to Minnesota in a very close battle. They started this season reasonably well, but ended spring with a pair of losses, and after the break, lost heavily to Portland, 1-5. Afterward, they also failed to pick up points against Austin and Philadelphia.
Kelsey and his teammates average 1.82 goals scored per match but concede 1.88 on average. Schmetzer's men are more pragmatic: scoring 1.19 goals per game, they concede 1.25 in return.
Previous Matches: Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders
In the last six encounters, both clubs have won twice, with two draws. This summer, Portland managed a 5-1 away victory.
The hosts are struggling, but the visitors are in even worse shape. The bet is on a home win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.6).
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Key Statistics and Trends
- Portland Timbers have won two of their last three matches
- 71% of Portland's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.71
- Seattle Sounders have lost five games in a row
- 50% of Seattle Sounders' matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.44
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Probable Starting Lineups
Portland Timbers play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Pantemis – Miller, Serman, Bye, Fory – Chara – Anthony, David Costa, Bassett, Lassiter – Kelsey
Seattle Sounders use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Thomas – Nouhou Tolo, Reagan, Lopez, Cossa-Rienzi – Dotson, Brunell – Rusnak, Rothrock, Ferreira – Morris
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