Result ✓ Home win
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.91
|
3.90
|
3.60
|
| Prob. |
52.4%
|
25.6%
|
27.8%
|
Key points
• Portland Timbers are struggling in the league, sitting in 11th position with poor recent form.
• The Timbers have been involved in high-scoring encounters, with defensive vulnerabilities.
• Sporting Kansas City's recent form has also been inconsistent, with 2 wins and 4 losses in their last six matches.
• Sporting Kansas City has had high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals.
• Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City have evenly matched head-to-head statistics, each winning 9 matches.
Current streaks
Portland Timbers
0
1
1
0
0
17
Sporting Kansas City
1
0
0
1
1
0
Recent form
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 11th position with only 13 points from 14 games. Their recent form has been poor, with four losses in their last six matches, including a run of three consecutive defeats against Charlotte FC, Los Angeles FC, and Seattle Sounders. The Timbers have been involved in high-scoring encounters, with five out of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of those matches. Despite their ability to find the net, averaging 1.67 goals per game, their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game and failing to keep a single clean sheet in their last six outings. The Timbers' only victory in this period came in a thrilling 4-2 win against San Jose Earthquakes, showcasing their potential for goal-filled matches.
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and four losses in their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently sitting in 13th position in the league table, having collected 11 points from 13 games. Despite their mixed results, Sporting Kansas City has been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of those games. The team's 4-0 victory against FC Tulsa in the US Open Cup stands out as a particularly dominant performance, showcasing their attacking potential.
Portland Timbers
DLLLWL
W1 D1 L4
10
1.7
13
2.2
-3
0
3.83
83%
17%
83%
Sporting Kansas City
LLWLLW
W2 D0 L4
10
1.7
9
1.5
+1
1
3.17
67%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers have had a mixed bag of results in their recent home games, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite their inconsistent form, the Timbers have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net. Their most recent home game saw them secure an impressive 4-2 victory over San Jose Earthquakes, while their previous home match resulted in a narrow 1-2 defeat to rivals Seattle Sounders. The Timbers have averaged 2.33 goals scored and 2 goals conceded per game over this period, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City's recent away form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses. They are currently on a run of three consecutive away defeats in the Major League Soccer, which is a concern. However, they did manage to secure a 2-1 victory against Union Omaha in the US Open Cup during this period. Sporting Kansas City's away games have been relatively high-scoring, with an average of 2.67 total goals per game, and 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in 67% of their away games, indicating that while they have the ability to find the net, they are also vulnerable defensively.
Portland Timbers
WDLDLW
W2 D2 L2
14
2.3
12
2
+2
0
4.33
100%
0%
100%
Sporting Kansas City
DWLLWL
W2 D1 L3
8
1.3
8
1.3
0
1
2.67
67%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City show that as of the data provided, the teams have met 25 times in Major League Soccer (MLS):
- Sporting Kansas City has won 9 matches.
- Portland Timbers has won 8 matches.
- There have been 8 draws.
The average goals per match between the two teams is 3.3. In their most recent 26 matches, the statistics are as follows:
- Sporting Kansas City has won 9 matches.
- Portland Timbers has won 9 matches.
- There have been 8 draws.
The average goals per match in these 26 matches is 2.69 for Sporting Kansas City and 1.40 for Portland Timbers.