Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th July 2026

The last time these two teams faced off against each other, Seattle Sounders FC came away as 1-0 winners. No doubt they are planning a similar outcome on Friday.
The hosts are currently rank as number 6 in the Western conference with 24 points after 13 matches. Portland Timbers are trailing behind them on 14 points, which ranks them as number 13 ahead of their next game.
Seattle Sounders FC came away with three points from the latest encounter with Portland Timbers. It would be a surprise if they fail do to it again, when they face each other on Friday.
Seattle Sounders FC only average a modest 1.3 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 13 goals. They also conceded nine for an average of 0.9 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring three times.
Portland Timbers scored 16 goals, conceded 17 and managed one clean sheets in their previous ten matches.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Seattle Sounders FC Form
In their last three matches, Seattle Sounders FC won 3-2 against San Jose Earthquakes, before losing 0-2 against LA Galaxy and 1-0 to Los Angeles FC. Seattle Sounders FC won four of their last six Major League Soccer matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded seven and scored 12 goals.
Portland Timbers Form
In their previous three games, Portland Timbers drew 2-2 with CF Montreal, then lost 2-0 against Inter Miami CF and 1-3 against San Jose Earthquakes. Portland Timbers claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 12 goals to six.
Seattle Sounders FC disappointingly lost their last two matches, but in front of their supporters at Seattle Stadium, they will kick back and book a much-needed win.
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Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Stats
- In 11 of the last 13 Seattle Sounders FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Seattle Sounders FC have won 7 of the last 9 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Seattle Sounders FC have won 5 of the last 7 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Seattle Sounders FC have won 5 of the last 7 home matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 6 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Portland Timbers matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Portland Timbers matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Portland Timbers away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Portland Timbers away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Portland Timbers matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Team News
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers H2H
The last time the pair played each other Seattle Sounders FC came away as 1-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind this coming Friday. Seattle Sounders FC go into their upcoming match against Portland Timbers with a 20% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 2-4-4 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Results
Of the last ten encounters between Seattle Sounders FC Portland Timbers over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on over 2.5 goals are at 2/5 with bookies.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Jesus Ferreira, who is performing well for Seattle Sounders FC. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He'll be out to add more goals against Portland Timbers.The visitors will be looking to Kevin Kelsy to find the net once again, after managing four Major League Soccer goals for Portland Timbers in recent matches.
Seattle Sounders FC claimed all three points eight times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Portland Timbers won one of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing eight in this series of matches. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Seattle Stadium since both teams scored in seven of the last 10 home matches for Seattle Sounders FC. The same occurred in five of the last 10 league games away from home for Portland Timbers.
Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet five times in the past ten encounters between Seattle Sounders FC and Portland Timbers, with the latter scoring 1.5 goals on average in these. Seattle Sounders FC managed an average of 0.9 goals as both teams scored six times in this run. Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Seattle Sounders FC, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Portland Timbers, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches.