Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS .
- Portland Timbers 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Aug | New England Revolution | H | 3–3 | D |
| 05 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Portland Timbers | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #23 |
| 46 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 13 / 7 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 12 |
| 62 | Scored | 44 |
| 61 | Conceded | 46 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 38% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Portland Timbers are 22nd (46 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 23rd (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Portland Timbers
0-15
7/10
16-30
8/10
31-45
9/9
46-60
6/5
61-75
10/4
76+
12/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
5/5
16-30
5/7
31-45
4/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
4/5
76+
13/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Portland Timbers
| Kristoffer Velde | 12 G | 6 A |
| Ariel Lassiter | 9 G | 4 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 9 G | 2 A |
Seattle Sounders FC
| Dejan Joveljic | 13 G | 1 A |
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Portland Timbers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' What a moment for Cristian Roldan! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
- 27' Brad Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' Stefan Frei has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' The travelling Seattle Sounders FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Time for substitution for Portland Timbers. Marvin Loria is replaced by Jeremy Ebobisse.
- 47' Raul Ruidiaz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kelvin Leerdam on 53.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Diego Valeri gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emanuel Cecchini made 189 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' Portland Timbers looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Kevin Kelsy scoring 3 goals.
- 65' Joevin Jones was booked on 65.
- 66' Brad Smith is replacing Jordan Morris for the Seattle Sounders FC side.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 72' Tomas Conechny gets the nod from Portland Timbers. He replaces Cristhian Paredes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' A tactical swap from Seattle Sounders FC — Saad Abdul Salaam on, Kim Keehee off on 74 minutes.
- 77' Emanuel Cecchini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joevin Jones on 77 minute.
- 79' The crowd applauds Julio Cascante as he leaves the pitch. Andy Polo steps in for Portland Timbers.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Saad Abdul Salaam is booked for Seattle Sounders FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giovanni Savarese will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Stefan Frei has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Seattle Sounders FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 21
- 8
- 16
-
18
Julio Cascante ↓ Andy Polo 79'
- 25
- 22
- 12
- 10
-
44
Marvin Loria ↓ Jeremy Ebobisse 46'
- 7
Bench
- 5
-
11
Andy Polo ↑ 79'
-
19
Tomas Conechny ↑ 72'
- 14
- 43
-
17
Jeremy Ebobisse ↑ 46'
- 40
Coach
Giovanni Savarese
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Joevin Jones ↓ Emanuel Cecchini 77'
- 4
- 10
- 9
-
20
Kim Keehee ↓ Saad Abdul Salaam 74'
- 24
- 18
- 7
- 21
-
13
Jordan Morris ↓ Brad Smith 66'
- 25
Bench
- 23
-
11
Brad Smith ↑ 66'
- 19
- 35
- 70
-
15
Emanuel Cecchini ↑ 77'
-
12
Saad Abdul Salaam ↑ 74'
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 15 |
| Sebastian Blanco | 6 |
| Dairon Asprilla | 4 |
| Kevin Kelsy | 3 |
| Santiago Moreno | 3 |
| Felipe Mora | 3 |
| Fredy Montero | 3 |
| Larrys Mabiala | 2 |
Head to Head
Portland Timbers Form
2019-08-24
Portland Timbers
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-08-19
Portland Timbers
0–2
Atlanta United FC
L
2019-08-15
Portland Timbers
3–2
Chicago Fire FC
W
2019-08-11
Portland Timbers
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2019-08-04
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Portland Timbers
L
2019-07-28
Portland Timbers
4–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2019-08-24
Portland Timbers
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2019-08-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–2
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2019-08-15
Real Salt Lake
3–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-08-10
Seattle Sounders FC
3–3
New England Revolution
D
2019-08-05
Seattle Sounders FC
2–3
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-07-28
Houston Dynamo
0–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
Portland Timbers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Portland Timbers or Seattle Sounders FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Portland Timbers or Draw
67%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
60%
Portland Timbers or Seattle Sounders FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Portland Timbers
| Handicap | Portland Timbers covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.