Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Seattle Sounders to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.48 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSeattle Sounders to win ✗66% · @1.48
Double chanceSeattle Sounders or draw ✗88% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.10
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.27
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers preview and prediction
The match
Portland Timbers travel to Lumen Field in the Major League Soccer on Friday 17 July (03:30 WAT) to face Seattle Sounders. Seattle Sounders are 8th with 46 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Portland Timbers sit 7th on 46 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Seattle Sounders's last 5: LLWDW Most recently they lost to Los Angeles FC 0–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 5. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Portland Timbers's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to San Jose Earthquakes 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Seattle Sounders arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.3 for Seattle Sounders and 0.9 for Portland Timbers. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 63%.
Safer route: Seattle Sounders or draw (88%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Seattle Sounders to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Seattle Sounders 2–0 Portland Timbers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Seattle Sounders66%fair 1.51 · @1.48
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @4.85
Portland Timbers12%fair 8.54 · @5.25
3.21Expected goals
2.29Seattle Sounders xG
0.92Portland Timbers xG
63%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–110%
1–09%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Seattle Sounders 2.3 – 0.9 Portland Timbers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Seattle Sounders to win✗
66%
1.51
1.48
Double chance
Seattle Sounders or draw✗
88%
1.13
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.57
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
1.83
Half-time result
Seattle Sounders ahead at half-time✗
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Seattle Sounders / FT Seattle Sounders✗
45%
2.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.27
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Form
Seattle Sounders – last 6
LLWDWW
25 May
@ Los Angeles FC
0–1
L
17 May
vs Los Angeles Galaxy
0–2
L
14 May
vs San Jose Earthquakes
3–2
W
10 May
vs San Diego
1–1
D
26 Apr
vs FC Dallas
2–1
W
19 Apr
vs St. Louis City
4–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Portland Timbers – last 6
LLDWWL
24 May
vs San Jose Earthquakes
1–3
L
17 May
@ Inter Miami
0–2
L
14 May
@ CF Montreal
2–2
D
10 May
vs Sporting Kansas City
6–0
W
26 Apr
@ San Diego
2–1
W
19 Apr
@ Minnesota United FC
0–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers.
What is the prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Our pick is Seattle Sounders to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
On our numbers Seattle Sounders have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Portland Timbers 12%.
How many goals will there be in Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Our predicted score is Seattle Sounders 2–0 Portland Timbers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Friday 17 July 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Lumen Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.