Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 17 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Portland Timbers 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Portland Timbers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Austin FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | FC Dallas | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #23 |
| 24 | Points | 24 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 8 |
| 20 | Scored | 33 |
| 22 | Conceded | 33 |
| -2 | GD | +0 |
| 1.41 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 41% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season
Portland Timbers this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (24 pts). Portland Timbers are 23rd (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/7
■ 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)
Seattle Sounders FC
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Portland Timbers
| Kevin Kelsy | 8 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Seattle Sounders FC get us underway at Lumen Field.
- 5' Kamal Miller, a Canada , has 32 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Schmetzer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 16' A goal from the Argentina international Pedro De la Vega! He fires home on 16 to make it 1-0!
- 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Seattle Sounders FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' It looks surprising Portland Timbers does not make any changes. Kristoffer Velde has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' The 28-year-old Cristhian Paredes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Portland Timbers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' The supporters are chanting for Jon Bell. He replaces Kee-hee Kim on 47 minute.
- 52' Portland Timbers seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Seattle Sounders FC in their trying to find a way past Portland Timbers's compact .
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Seattle Sounders FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' The whistle greets Pedro De la Vega as he departs to be replaced by Georgi Minoungou.
- 70' Kevin Kelsy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 8 goals this season.
- 71' The Seattle Sounders FC manager makes a substitution. Jesus Ferreira departs to be replaced by Danny Leyva.
- 76' Portland Timbers have won 469 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ian Smith.
- 79' Portland Timbers make a change. David Ayala trudges off to be replaced by Diego Chara on 79 minutes.
- 80' The Portland Timbers manager makes a substitution. Kevin Kelsy departs to be replaced by Gage Guerra.
- 84' The whistle greets Cristhian Paredes as he departs to be replaced by Felipe Mora.
- 87' The crowd applauds Paul Rothrock as he leaves the pitch. Joao Paulo steps in for Seattle Sounders FC.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Albert Rusnak. He receives a card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 Portland Timbers.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
9
Jesus Ferreira ↓ Danny Leyva 71'
- 10
- 24
- 7
- 5
- 16
-
13
Jordan Morris ↓ Danny Musovski 65'
- 25
-
14
Paul Rothrock ↓ Joao Paulo 87'
-
20
Kee-hee Kim ↓ Jon Bell 47'
Bench
-
6
Joao Paulo ↑ 87'
-
75
Danny Leyva ↑ 71'
-
15
Jon Bell ↑ 47'
- 26
-
19
Danny Musovski ↑ 65'
-
93
Georgi Minoungou ↑ 65'
- 85
- 37
- 95
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Portland Timbers Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Cristhian Paredes ↓ Felipe Mora 84'
- 16
- 4
- 99
-
24
David Ayala ↓ Diego Chara 79'
- 10
- 11
- 20
-
19
Kevin Kelsy ↓ Gage Guerra 80'
- 29
-
23
Ian Smith ↓ Ariel Lassiter 79'
Bench
-
21
Diego Chara ↑ 79'
- 15
-
22
Omir Fernandez ↑ 84'
- 25
-
7
Ariel Lassiter ↑ 79'
-
9
Felipe Mora ↑ 84'
- 80
- 51
-
88
Gage Guerra ↑ 80'
Coach
Phil Neville
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 15 |
| Sebastian Blanco | 6 |
| Dairon Asprilla | 4 |
| Fredy Montero | 3 |
| Kevin Kelsy | 3 |
| Santiago Moreno | 3 |
| Felipe Mora | 3 |
| Larrys Mabiala | 2 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2025-10-05
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Portland Timbers
W
2025-09-28
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2025-09-21
Austin FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2025-09-16
Internacional CF Miami
3–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2025-09-14
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2025-08-25
Seattle Sounders FC
5–2
Sporting Kansas City
W
Portland Timbers Form
2025-10-05
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Portland Timbers
L
2025-09-28
Portland Timbers
2–2
FC Dallas
D
2025-09-25
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–1
Portland Timbers
D
2025-09-21
Houston Dynamo
1–0
Portland Timbers
L
2025-09-14
Portland Timbers
2–1
New York Red Bulls
W
2025-08-31
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Portland Timbers
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Seattle Sounders FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portland Timbers
53%
Seattle Sounders FC or Portland Timbers
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Portland Timbers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.