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Portland Timbers will host fierce Pacific Northwest rivals Seattle Sounders at Providence Park this weekend in Major League Soccer.
The hosts are seeking to extend their impressive run of form, having recovered from back-to-back defeats in May.
On the other hand, the visitors are desperate to end their five-game winless run in the Western Conference league.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Portland vs. Seattle Sounders key stats
- Portland have strung together a good run recently, staying unbeaten in their last three league games.
- Portland have conceded at least one goal in their last six league games.
- Seattle Sounders have lost their last five league games in a row while scoring just twice.
Portland vs. Seattle Sounders preview: Visitors looking to end winless streak
Portland vs. Seattle Sounders — Tale of the Tape
| Portland | vs | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 8th |
| 21 | Points | 24 |
| 31 | Goals For | 19 |
| 32 | Goals Against | 20 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 9th/9th | Home / Away Rank | 10th/7th |
The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders renew their rivalry less than a month after their previous encounter.
The Timbers have enjoyed an upturn since Marti Cifuentes took charge, with the club extending their unbeaten streak following the departure of Phil Neville.
They have remained unbeaten in their last three games, with two wins and one draw in the league.
The hosts climbed into the Western Conference playoff places after edging Real Salt Lake 2-1 last weekend and have continued to show resilience.
Providence Park has remained a difficult venue for visiting teams, with the hosts having lost only once in their last six league games in front of their own fans.
They will also draw confidence from a strong recent home record against Seattle, having lost only one of their last five meetings with their rivals on home soil.
Seattle, meanwhile, arrive under mounting pressure after slipping to a fifth consecutive MLS defeat with a narrow loss to the Philadelphia Union.
Brian Schmetzer's side have struggled badly in the final third during that run, managing just two goals and conceding 12.
Another defeat would mark the longest losing streak in the club's MLS history, making this derby an important opportunity to halt their slide.
With Portland enjoying renewed confidence under Cifuentes, the Timbers will believe they have an excellent chance to continue their revival and strengthen their playoff push.
Portland vs. Seattle Sounders form guide & betting tips
| Portland | vs | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|---|
LLWDW |
Form | LLLLL |
| 7 | Points | 0 |
| 5th | Form Table | 15th |
| 10 | Goals For | 2 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 12 |
LLWDW |
Form (All Comps) | LLLLL |
Whispers predicts: Portland 2-1 Seattle Sounders
Portland Timbers have been in better form than their opponents, having remained without a loss in their last three league games.
Meanwhile, the visitors have struggled to get back to winning ways and have failed to score in three of their five successive defeats.
We expect a tight encounter, but we tip the home team to claim a narrow 2-1 victory and extend their unbeaten run.
The hosts are being tipped as slight favourites by the bookmakers at 11/10 (2.10) odds, while a draw is currently valued at 27/10 (3.70).
Away victory for the Seattle Sounders is priced at 13/8 (2.63). The home team's total goals (over 1.5) are also given at 3/4 (1.75).
The option for over 2.5 goals is set at 4/9 (1.44), while the home team to win and BTTS (yes) is at 12/5 (3.40).
> Home to win at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team to win and BTTS (yes) at 12/5 (3.40) | Likelihood: Probable