Predictions & Statistics

Portland Timbers sit 12 with 18 points after 16 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, while the 29:31 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Kevin Kelsy (8 goals), Cole Bassett (3 goals), Kristoffer Velde (2 goals), with creative support from David Pereira Da Costa (5 assists), Kristoffer Velde (2 assists), Brandon Bye (2 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, their split return of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Seattle Sounders approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 6 with 24 points from 15 matches. Their record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, together with goals at 19:19, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through Paul Rothrock (3 goals), Albert Rusnák (2 goals), Jesús Ferreira (2 goals), with creative support from Albert Rusnák (3 assists), Jordan Morris (2 assists), Jesús Ferreira (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.