Real Salt Lake 0-0 Portland Timbers

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, sitting 11th in the league with 13 points from 12 games. Their last six games have yielded mixed results, with two wins, one draw, and three losses. The team has struggled to maintain a clean sheet, with their last one coming five games ago. Whilst their goal difference remains positive at +1, their scoring rate of 1.33 goals per game is slightly higher than their concession rate of 1.17. The 3-1 victory against San Diego stands out as their highest-scoring match in this period. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these games, suggesting exciting encounters for spectators. With an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, Real Salt Lake's games have been relatively unpredictable in terms of total goals.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are currently enjoying a strong run of form, sitting 3rd in the league table with 21 points from 12 games. Their recent performances have been particularly impressive, winning four of their last six matches across all competitions. The Timbers have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an average of 2.67 goals per game over this period, with a notable 4-2 victory away at LA Galaxy and a thrilling 3-3 draw against Los Angeles FC. However, their defensive record could be a cause for concern, conceding 2.17 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in their last six outings. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Their current form suggests they are a formidable attacking force, but may need to tighten up defensively to maintain their lofty league position.

Recent home/away form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake have been struggling for consistency at home, with their recent form showing a concerning pattern of alternating wins and losses. The team have managed only two victories in their last six home matches, failing to score in three of those games. Notably, their defensive record has been mixed, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding three goals in a heavy defeat against San Diego. The statistics reveal that Real Salt Lake's matches tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite their 11th position in the league, the team's goal difference of -1 suggests they are narrowly underperforming. Their inability to string together consecutive home wins is likely a key factor in their mid-table position, and improving their home form could be crucial for climbing the Major League Soccer standings.

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have displayed impressive away form recently, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches on the road. They are currently enjoying a three-match winning streak away from home, which includes a notable US Open Cup victory against Tacoma Defiance. The Timbers' attacking prowess has been particularly evident, scoring 15 goals in these six matches, averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per game. Their goal-scoring ability is further highlighted by two high-scoring encounters, both ending 4-2 in their favour against LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City. Defensively, they have been somewhat vulnerable, conceding 10 goals, but have managed two clean sheets. The team's matches have been consistently entertaining, with 83% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the fixtures. This attacking mindset has contributed to their solid league position, currently sitting third with 21 points from 12 games.