Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City

Current streaks

Recent form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are currently enjoying a solid run of form, sitting 3rd in the league table with 18 points from 11 games. Their recent performances have been characterised by high-scoring affairs, with an impressive 83% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. The Timbers have been particularly potent in attack, netting 15 goals in their last six outings at an average of 2.5 per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 13 goals in the same period. Notably, they've struggled to keep clean sheets, with their last one coming five games ago. The team's ability to outscore opponents has been crucial, as evidenced by their thrilling 4-2 victories against both LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City, as well as a six-goal draw with Los Angeles FC. Despite a heavy 4-1 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes, the Timbers have bounced back with a win in their most recent US Open Cup match, demonstrating their resilience.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, alternating between wins and losses in their last six games. Despite their mid-table position, they have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably their 5-3 victory over San Jose Earthquakes and a 4-2 defeat to Portland Timbers. The team's attacking prowess is evident, averaging 2 goals per game, but their defence has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per match. This has resulted in a remarkable 67% of their games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, Sporting Kansas City have managed to keep two clean sheets in this period, both resulting in victories. Their goal difference of +1 over these six matches suggests a team that can be competitive but struggles with consistency, which is reflected in their current 12th position in the league table.

Recent home/away form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have shown mixed form at home in their recent matches, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six games. Notably, they have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 3-3 draw against Los Angeles FC and the 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo. The Timbers have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 12 goals in six matches, averaging 2 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 9 goals, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps. Despite this, Portland have managed two clean sheets in this period. The team's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with 67% of their games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals. Currently sitting 3rd in the league with 18 points from 11 games, the Timbers have shown they can be a formidable force at home, but their inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities remain areas for improvement.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have been struggling away from home, with a disappointing run of four consecutive losses in their most recent away matches. Their only victory in this stretch came in a high-scoring affair against San Jose Earthquakes, where they triumphed 5-3, showcasing their attacking potential. However, this win appears to be an anomaly in their current form, as they've conceded at least two goals in five of their last six away games. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches and conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game. Despite their attacking output averaging 1.5 goals per game, Sporting Kansas City's away form has been poor, contributing to their low league position of 12th. Interestingly, 83% of their away games have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals, suggesting their matches tend to be open and high-scoring affairs.