Sunday , 16 August 2026

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Real Salt Lake
1 – 3
Full Time
Portland Timbers
Thu 4 Nov 2021 · 02:30 UTC Rio Tinto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Ruiz 36' Y
Y 82' Bill Tuiloma
Y 86' Claudio Bravo

Overview

Match Preview

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

5
5
10
Real Salt Lake 20 games · Avg 3.2 goals Portland Timbers
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-04 Real Salt Lake 1–3 Portland Timbers 2021-09-26 Portland Timbers 6–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-08-08 Portland Timbers 3–2 Real Salt Lake 2020-10-15 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Portland Timbers 2020-08-30 Portland Timbers 4–4 Real Salt Lake

Recent Form

Real Salt Lake
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Nov Portland Timbers H 1–3 L
30 Oct San Jose Earthquakes H 3–4 L
28 Oct FC Dallas A 2–1 W
24 Oct Chicago Fire FC A 0–1 L
17 Oct Colorado Rapids SC H 3–1 W
02 Oct Austin FC A 1–2 L
Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Nov Real Salt Lake A 3–1 W
28 Oct San Jose Earthquakes H 2–0 W
24 Oct Colorado Rapids SC A 0–2 L
21 Oct Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 2–3 L
17 Oct Los Angeles Galaxy A 1–2 L
03 Oct Internacional CF Miami H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Real Salt Lake Portland Timbers
#21 Position #23
27 Points 24
17 Played 18
8 / 3 / 6 W / D / L 7 / 3 / 8
29 Scored 33
25 Conceded 33
+4 GD +0
1.59 PPG 1.33
47% Win % 39%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
6% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season

Real Salt Lake are 21st (27 pts). Portland Timbers are 23rd (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Portland Timbers
0-15
2/5
16-30
4/5
31-45
4/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/–
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Real Salt Lake
Zavier Gozo 6 G 3 A
Sergi Solans 6 G 3 A
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy 8 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Real Salt Lake is hosting Portland Timbers for another epic battle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Poland international Jaroslaw Niezgoda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Real Salt Lake are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portland Timbers's shape.
  • 17' Sebastian Blanco puts Portland Timbers on the lead.
  • 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 27' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Damir Kreilach suffering a number of foals already.
  • 32' Portland Timbers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ruiz on 36 minutes.
  • 38' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Herrera makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 38.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 45' Jose Van Rankin has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Justin Meram. He replaces Andrew Brody on 46 minute.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at Rio Tinto Stadium. Portland Timbers seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' Real Salt Lake manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bobby Wood is hanging Rubio Rubin on the field on 60 minute.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Jaroslaw Niezgoda as he leaves the pitch. Felipe Mora steps in for Portland Timbers.
  • 66' 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.
  • 71' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Portland Timbers — Santiago Moreno on, Sebastian Blanco off on 75 minutes.
  • 76' Maikel Chang Ramirez makes way for Jonathan Menendez at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Salt Lake.
  • 81' Real Salt Lake are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portland Timbers backline.
  • 82' Bill Tuiloma was booked on 82.
  • 84' A change in the Real Salt Lake ranks — Everton exits the field as Anderson Julio enters on 84.
  • 86' Goal! Albert Rusnak scores his 77 goal in 283 matches.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Claudio Bravo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Yimmi Chara as he leaves the pitch. Marvin Loria steps in for Portland Timbers.
  • The points are shared — Real Salt Lake 1-3 Portland Timbers. Honours even.

Lineups

Real Salt Lake Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pablo Mastroeni

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Savarese

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sebastian Blanco 7
Felipe Mora 7
Damir Kreilach 5
Dairon Asprilla 4
Yimmi Chara 3
Jefferson Savarino 3
Diego Chara 3
Albert Rusnak 2

Head to Head

2021-11-04 Real Salt Lake 1–3 Portland Timbers 2021-09-26 Portland Timbers 6–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-08-08 Portland Timbers 3–2 Real Salt Lake 2020-10-15 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Portland Timbers 2020-08-30 Portland Timbers 4–4 Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake Form

2021-11-04 Real Salt Lake 1–3 Portland Timbers L 2021-10-30 Real Salt Lake 3–4 San Jose Earthquakes L 2021-10-28 FC Dallas 1–2 Real Salt Lake W 2021-10-24 Chicago Fire FC 1–0 Real Salt Lake L 2021-10-17 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC W 2021-10-02 Austin FC 2–1 Real Salt Lake L

Portland Timbers Form

2021-11-04 Real Salt Lake 1–3 Portland Timbers W 2021-10-28 Portland Timbers 2–0 San Jose Earthquakes W 2021-10-24 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Portland Timbers L 2021-10-21 Portland Timbers 2–3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2021-10-17 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 Portland Timbers L 2021-10-03 Portland Timbers 1–0 Internacional CF Miami W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.12 Real Salt Lake xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2 Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Salt Lake37% Draw24% Portland Timbers39%
Actual: Portland Timbers win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

Real Salt Lake or Draw
60%
Draw or Portland Timbers
63%
Real Salt Lake or Portland Timbers
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Salt Lake31% Draw36% Portland Timbers33%
Actual: Portland Timbers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 3
5%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 3
3.6%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3.1%
2 – 4
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Real Salt Lake

Handicap Real Salt Lake covers Push Portland Timbers covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 11% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 16% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 17% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 12% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.