Portland Tim. vs Sporting Prediction 10 May 2026
🔊 Portland Timbers are set to face Sporting Kansas City in a match that promises to be thrilling. Both teams are not in their best form, but they each have their strengths. Portland often delivers high-scoring football on their home turf, making them a formidable opponent for visitors. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City boasts a decent spread record (+1.5) against Portland and might leverage this advantage.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 May 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (Portland Timbers were the home side):
- possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 0;
- fouls: 6 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of previous official matches between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City:
- 34 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 9, draws - 11;
- goals scored (home/away) - 52 to 46;
- average total goals per match - 2.88.
Head-to-head statistics Portland Tim. - Sporting
Portland Timbers Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Real Salt Lake as the home side against Portland Timbers. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Real Salt Lake.
Here are the game statistics (Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 15.
Portland Timbers sit 13th in the standings, highlighting their inconsistent performances this season. Over their last five matches, the team has secured two wins while suffering three defeats. At home, Portland often delivers an attacking display, averaging 1.3 goals per game. However, defensive issues persist, with the team conceding over two goals per match on average. Despite these challenges, Portland's home record against Sporting Kansas City is encouraging, with seven consecutive victories in head-to-head matchups at their venue, instilling confidence ahead of the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
Sporting Kansas-City Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, where Sporting Kansas City hosted the Seattle Sounders. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders):
- Ball possession: 35% vs 65%;
- Corners: 4 vs 9;
- Fouls: 10 vs 7;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 9.
Sporting Kansas City sit at the bottom of the standings, reflecting their challenging position this season. Over their last five matches, the team has suffered four defeats and managed one draw, highlighting their inconsistency. Sporting struggle offensively, averaging just 0.8 goals per game, and face defensive issues, conceding 2.6 goals per match. However, it's worth noting their ability to perform well with a (+1.5) handicap on the road against Portland, which could be a crucial factor in this matchup.
Match Results: Sporting Kansas-City
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Portland Timbers (Home) vs Sporting Kansas-City (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- Number of wins: 1 (25%) vs 1 (20%);
- Number of losses: 1 (25%) vs 3 (60%);
- Number of draws: 2 (50%) vs 1 (20%);
- Average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.4;
- Average total goals conceded: 1 vs 1.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.2).
- Sporting Kansas-City conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 9, draws - 11.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas-City
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- win percentage: 30% vs 10%;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Sporting Kansas-City won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 away games against Portland Timbers.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.53, the guests - 1.35;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas-City
- average total in the tournament: 3.4 vs 3.4;
- average total goals scored: 1.3 vs 0.8;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.8 vs 0.4;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.4;
- Portland Timbers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Sporting Kansas-City: average total away in the tournament - 0.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.75) vs 0.8 (away - 0.6).
- Portland Timbers have scored under 2.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games against Sporting Kansas-City (Major League Soccer).
- Portland Timbers have scored under 2.5 goals in last 9 games (Major League Soccer).
Prediction on corners
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.8; at home field - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 3.
Sporting Kansas-City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3, away - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; away - 2.
- Portland Timbers have taken under 5.5 corners in 13 of last 15 games against Sporting Kansas-City (Major League Soccer).
- Portland Timbers have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against Sporting Kansas-City (Major League Soccer).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas-City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 4 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sporting Kansas-City away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Sporting Kansas-City away - 2 (40%).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 home games (Major League Soccer).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 home games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (15/159, 9.4%);
- Portland Timbers at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:4 , 2:1 , 3:2 (1/4, 25%);
- Sporting Kansas-City away most often play: 3:0 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 9.76% (odds 8)
1:1 - 8% (odds 9.5)
2:0 - 7.49% (odds 10)
- Portland Timbers won 1:0 in 3 of last 4 home games against Sporting Kansas-City.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and statistics, this match promises to be a nail-biter. Although both teams have shown inconsistent form in recent games, trends indicate an advantage for the visitors with a handicap of (+1.5). Portland often secures victories at home, but their defense remains a weak point. Sporting, despite their low attacking stats, effectively utilizes handicaps against Portland on the road. Given this and the latest head-to-head trends, a bet on Sporting Kansas City to win with a (+1.5) handicap appears to be the most well-founded choice.
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