This could be an interesting match as Portland Timbers have their presumed home advantage while Seattle Sounders are ahead 6 points in the Major League Soccer table.
The hosts Portland Timbers saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Major League Soccer. That game was an away game at SJ Earthquakes, so at least Portland Timbers are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
This pitch has artifical turf, which is not Seattle Sounders's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artifical turf Seattle Sounders have performed like this: Played nine matches resulting in 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats with the goal stats 9-7 (scored/conceded).
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Seattle Sounders, who are travelling more than 1200 kilometers to play this game.
Portland Timbers form and stats
Overall Major League Soccer stats at home this season for Portland Timbers, who have the the worst goal difference (-4) at home in Major League Soccer, are 2-1-3 (wins-draw-losses).
It's back home for Portland, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating SJ Earthquakes away with the result 4-1. Jeremy Ebobisse, Yimmi Chará and Diego Valeri (2) found the net in that victory. Preceding that game was the away draw at SJ Earthquakes that finished 1-1.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Portland Timbers have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found seven matches with the results: Won three, drawn two and lost two.
The manager G. Savarese will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Vancouver Whitecaps in only four days.
The Portland Timbers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 10 goals in 6 league matches. Portland Timbers are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (14 from 6 played).
Seattle Sounders form and stats
Things could have gone better for Seattle Sounders in their Major League Soccer away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
Impressive finishing from Nicolás Lodeiro (2) and Raul Ruidiaz secured the home win 3-0 against Los Angeles FC in their previous game. A home win before that, celebrating 7-1 vs SJ Earthquakes.
As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found six similar matches played by Seattle Sounders in our archives, and the results are: two wins for Sounders, one draw and three defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Sounders now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at LA Galaxy is waiting in only four days.
Sounders have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 6 goals from 3 away matches. As opposed to that, Seattle Sounders have seen the ball go into their own net 4 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders have met before this season: Seattle Sounders - Portland 1-2. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: six wins for Portland Timbers, zero draws and four wins for Seattle Sounders. Over 2,5 goals: nine times; under 2,5 goals: one game.Top Goalscorers
  R. Ruidíaz Misitich 8 goals |   J. Ebobisse 6 goals |  D. Váleri 5 goals |
Portland Timbers missing players
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| Portland Timbers | Seattle Sounders | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 31 | 13 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 6 | 27 |
| 28 | 16 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 92% |
| 94% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 92% |
| 81% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 100% | 83% |
| 44% | 38% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 88% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 67% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.1 | 2.2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 192 | 108 | 14 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 23 | 144 |
| 80 | 41 | 3 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 9 | 62 |
| 39% | 32% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 67% | 44% |
- All of Seattle Sounders's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Portland Timbers has the most dropped points from leading position (11) in Major League Soccer
- Portland Timbers has the the worst goal difference (-4) at home in Major League Soccer
- Portland Timbers have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Seattle Sounders have scored away.
- Portland Timbers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Seattle Sounders has the fewest conceded goals (10) in Major League Soccer
- Seattle Sounders has the fewest conceded goals (4) away in Major League Soccer
- Seattle Sounders has the most scored goals (26) in Major League Soccer
- Seattle Sounders has the the best goal difference (+16) in Major League Soccer
- Seattle Sounders have scored in all their away matches so far.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 21 |
| 2 | Sporting KC | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 3 | Dallas | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
| 4 | Minnesota United | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 18 |
| 5 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 15 |
| 6 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | -2 | 15 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | -3 | 15 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -4 | 14 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | -1 | 13 |
| 12 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | -12 | 11 |