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Preview & Prediction: Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers

Based on the statistics from the last several seasons, the upcoming match between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers is expected to be a close one. While Seattle has won 15 matches out of 40 previous meetings, Portland has won 18. This makes it difficult to predict a clear winner for the upcoming match.

On Saturday afternoon, the Seattle Sounders face off against the Portland Timbers in a big MLS game. At Lumen Field, Seattle and Portland will play each other again, bringing back one of the best football battles in North America. The last time these two teams played, Portland won at home on April 15, and Seattle wants to get even.

However, considering the current form of both teams, Seattle Sounders may have an edge over Portland Timbers. Seattle has been performing well at home with an average of 2 points per game, while Portland has only managed 0.63 points per game in away matches.

Another factor that may work in Seattle’s favor is their better form compared to Portland in recent matches. In the last meeting between these teams, Seattle won 3-1. Also, Seattle has been in good home form while Portland has been performing poorly in away matches. These factors give Seattle Sounders a slight advantage over Portland Timbers.

Looking at the average number of goals scored in previous matches, we can expect to see around 3 goals in this match, with both teams likely to score (BTTS) as it has happened 70% of the time in previous meetings.

Taking these factors into consideration, our prediction for this match is a tight win for Seattle Sounders, with a final score line of 2-1.

Key Insights:

– Seattle Sounders won the last game against Portland Timbers.
– Seattle Sounders have won 15 out of 40 previous meetings against Portland Timbers.
– Portland Timbers have won 18 out of 40 previous meetings against Seattle Sounders.
– Seattle Sounders have a better home form compared to Portland Timbers’ away form.
– Previous matches between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers have had an average of 3.25 goals.
– Both teams have scored in 70% of their previous matches against each other.
– Seattle Sounders have averaged 2 Points Per Game at home matches this season.
– Portland Timbers have averaged 0.63 Points Per Game at away matches this season.

Match Forecast:

– Seattle Sounders FC are likely to attack down their wings and create a lot of long shot opportunities.

– Portland Timbers will probably try to counter-attack and create chances through individual skill.

– Seattle Sounders FC might struggle with avoiding offside, stopping opponents from creating chances, and defending against skillful players.

– Portland Timbers are likely to have a hard time defending attacks down the wings, long shots, through ball attacks, set pieces, and against skillful players. They are also weak at keeping possession of the ball and avoiding individual errors.

– Seattle Sounders FC will probably use possession football to control the game in the opposition’s half. They might attack down the right and play with width.

– Portland Timbers are likely to play long balls and attack down the right. They might play the offside trap and try to be aggressive.

Seattle Sounders FC are very likely to score from a wingplay situation. They are also very likely to score a long shot. However, they are very likely to stray offside often in this match. Seattle Sounders FC will dominate the possession and control the game in the opposition’s half, while Portland will be shown a high number of cards. It is likely that Portland will score as a result of individual skill.

Match Facts:

– Seattle Sounders’ most common result against Portland Timbers at home is a 1-1 draw, with 6 matches ending this way.
– In the last 23 home matches, Seattle Sounders have won 9, drawn 7, and lost 7 against Portland Timbers. The goal difference favors Seattle Sounders 29-26.
– In the last 54 matches against each other, Portland Timbers have won 21, drawn 14, and lost 19 against Seattle Sounders. The goal difference favors Portland Timbers 78-76.
– Seattle Sounders’ last home win against Portland Timbers was in 2018.
– Last season, Portland Timbers won both games against Seattle Sounders with a score of 2-1 at home and 3-0 away.
– Seattle Sounders score 29% of their goals between the minutes 76-90, and Portland Timbers score 37% of their goals in the same time frame.
– Seattle Sounders have not won any of their last 3 games against Portland Timbers.
– Seattle Sounders have been unable to score in 1 of their 8 home matches in Major League Soccer this season.
– Portland Timbers have been unable to score in 2 of their 8 away matches in Major League Soccer this season.
– Jordan Morris is Seattle Sounders’ top scorer with 9 goals, while Evander has scored 4 times for Portland Timbers.
– Leo Chu has assisted the most goals (5) for Seattle Sounders, and Santiago Moreno has built up the most assists (3) for Portland Timbers.
– Joao Paulo has the most yellow cards (5) among Seattle Sounders’ players, while Zac McGraw has collected 7 for Portland Timbers.
– Seattle Sounders win 1st half in 25% of their matches, and Portland Timbers do the same in 25% of their matches.
– During the last 5 meetings, Seattle Sounders won 0, Portland Timbers won 4, and 1 ended in a draw.
– The winner of their last meeting was Portland Timbers, who won by 3 goals.
– The average number of goals in meetings between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers is 2.6.
– Portland Timbers have lost just 1 of their last 5 Major League Soccer games against Seattle Sounders, while Seattle Sounders have won just 1 of their last 5.
– Seattle Sounders score an average of 1.79 goals when playing at home, and Portland Timbers score an average of 1.58 goals when playing away.
– Both teams have lost their last match, and both have failed to score in their last match.
– Portland Timbers’ away record this season is 1-2-5.
– In Major League Soccer, Seattle Sounders perform better than Portland Timbers.
– Portland Timbers have a better performance in their last 5 matches than Seattle Sounders. However, Seattle Sounders have a better performance in Major League Soccer overall.
– Portland Timbers have a streak of 2 matches without scoring.

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