Sporting Kansas City 2-4 Portland Timbers

Current streaks

Recent form

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have endured a challenging run of form, currently sitting in 14th position with just 4 points from 7 games. Their recent performances have been particularly concerning, with a streak of four losses in their last five matches, only interrupted by a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Minnesota United. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in their last six outings. However, their most recent match saw a positive turnaround, securing a 2-0 victory against St. Louis CITY and ending their losing streak. Despite their struggles, Sporting Kansas City have been involved in some entertaining fixtures, with 67% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the matches.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have shown solid form in their recent matches, currently sitting in 5th position with 11 points from 7 games. Their last six matches have yielded a respectable record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, demonstrating resilience and consistency. Defensively, the Timbers have been particularly impressive, conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 games and keeping 3 clean sheets. The team's goal difference of +4 further underscores their balanced performance. A notable highlight is their recent 3-0 away victory against Colorado Rapids, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks, the Timbers have managed to avoid consecutive losses, showcasing their ability to bounce back. The low percentage of matches where both teams scored (33%) and the prevalence of under 2.5 goals (67%) suggest that Portland's matches have generally been tight, low-scoring affairs.

Recent home/away form

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have been struggling at home recently, with a concerning run of three consecutive losses before their most recent victory against St. Louis CITY. Their home form has been patchy, managing only one win in their last six matches at Children's Mercy Park. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game whilst only keeping one clean sheet in this period. However, their 3-3 draw with Minnesota United stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, contributing to the fact that 50% of their recent home games have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite their poor run, Sporting Kansas City's latest win might signal a potential turnaround in their home form, though they'll need to improve their goal difference of -5 to climb from their current 14th position in the league.

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers' recent away form has been inconsistent, with a noticeable improvement in their latest outings. The Timbers have endured a challenging run of three consecutive losses, including two friendlies, before bouncing back with a win and a draw in their last two competitive away matches. Their 3-0 victory against Colorado Rapids stands out as a particularly impressive result, demonstrating their ability to score goals and keep a clean sheet on the road. Defensively, the Timbers have shown improvement, securing two clean sheets in their last three competitive away games. However, their overall goal-scoring record remains modest, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six away fixtures. The majority of their recent away matches (67%) have featured fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards lower-scoring encounters on their travels.