Portland Tim. vs Real Salt-Lake Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake promises real intrigue. Both clubs are eager for a win to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Despite a recent string of disappointing results for the hosts, their average goals scored is slightly higher than that of the visitors. However, it's crucial to note that Real Salt Lake can be a formidable opponent on the road. Both teams' lineups suggest an attacking style of play with a focus on counterattacks. It will be fascinating to see how the game unfolds, considering the trends from their previous encounters.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 July 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Portland Timbers as the home side):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake:
- 46 matches played;
- home wins - 17, away wins - 17, draws - 12;
- goals scored - 74 for Portland, 65 for Real Salt Lake;
- average first-half total - 1.26, second-half - 1.76;
- average total goals per match - 3.02.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Portland Timbers Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS (home team - Portland Timbers, away team - San Diego Zest). The game concluded with a scoreline of 0-4.
Here are the match stats (Portland Timbers vs San Diego Zest):
- possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Portland Timbers are currently navigating a challenging period, with just one victory in their last ten matches (5 losses and 4 draws). This form has impacted their standing in the regular season, forcing the club into an additional playoff round. The Timbers are struggling, with a win rate of only 10% during this stretch, and their latest match ended in a heavy defeat. On average, the team scores about 1.21 goals per game while conceding approximately 1.41 goals, highlighting a tendency for defensive lapses. Their playing style focuses on ball control and gradual development of attacking plays.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
Real Salt-Lake Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, with St. Louis City hosting Real Salt Lake. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match stats (Real Salt Lake vs St. Louis City):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Real Salt Lake have demonstrated more consistent performances in recent matches, with three wins, six losses, and one draw in their last ten games, indicating potential for an upswing in form. The team is in a moderate state but clearly aims to secure victories through their aggressive style of play and swift transitions from defense to attack. However, they face challenges in scoring away from home, having netted less than 1.5 goals in seven of their last eight head-to-head encounters against Portland.
Match Results: Real Salt-Lake
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 46;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 17, draws - 12.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt-Lake
- matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- wins: 11 vs 12;
- win percentage: 32% vs 35%;
- losses: 12 vs 17;
- draws: 11 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Real Salt-Lake won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games against Portland Timbers.
- Real Salt-Lake won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Real Salt-Lake won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.61, the guests - 1.41;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.02;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt-Lake
- average total in the tournament: 2.62 vs 2.56;
- average total goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.12;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.41;
- Portland Timbers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.47;
- Real Salt-Lake: average total away in the tournament - 0.88;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1.5) vs 1.2 (away - 0.8).
- Real Salt-Lake have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games against Portland Timbers.
- Real Salt-Lake have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 away games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.12; at home field - 5.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; at home field - 4.5.
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.65, away - 3.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 3.6.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.78 (1.39 for home team and 1.39 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.68 (1.68 for home team and 2 for away team).
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.09; at home - 2.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.75.
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.59, away - 2.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 2.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 46;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt-Lake
- number of matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 13 (76%);
- number of BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake away - 10 (59%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and past game statistics, a low-scoring encounter seems likely for both sides given their current attacking performances-especially considering Real Salt Lake's struggles away from home, averaging less than 1.5 goals. Taking this into account, along with the consistent trend of low-scoring outcomes in recent head-to-head clashes, a bet on under 3.5 goals appears reasonable, with the odds being close to optimal.
Betting Tips: Portland Timbers - Real Salt-Lake
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