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Seattle Sounders v Portland Timbers Stats

Data last updated: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 14:01 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Cascadia Cup clash between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers promises a tense, tactically cautious encounter shaped by defensive discipline and recent scoring struggles. Seattle, with one of the lowest goal tallies in the Western Conference and a recent scoring drought, face a Portland side that concedes regularly on the road despite their attacking consistency. Both teams are under pressure to stabilize form and avoid defensive lapses, suggesting a match where control and caution will dominate over expansive attacking play. The fixture's emotional stakes and tactical balance set the stage for a low-scoring contest.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Five of the last six league meetings ended with two or fewer goals.
  • Seattle have scored only 17 league goals this season, ranking low in the Western Conference.
  • Portland have conceded in every away league match this season, indicating defensive vulnerability.
  • Tactical preview highlights a cautious approach prioritizing discipline over attacking risk.
  • Both teams carry scoring runs but also defensive fragility, supporting a low total goals expectation.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model sees Under 2.5 Goals as a reasonable expectation given Seattle's low scoring rate and Portland's defensive struggles away from home. The implied chance at 59.9% slightly exceeds the model's 58.4% probability, indicating a price-sensitive market. The tactical emphasis on defensive discipline and recent head-to-head trends of low-scoring matches reinforce this pick, though cautious staking is advised due to the narrow value margin. Both teams' recent form and defensive lapses suggest a match unlikely to produce many goals, aligning well with the Under 2.5 selection.

Seattle Sounders scoring strugglesThird-lowest goals in Western Conference, recent goalless matches
Strong positive
Portland Timbers away defensive recordConceded in every away league match this season
Strong positive
Recent head-to-head goal trendsFive of last six meetings with two or fewer goals
Strong positive
Price sensitivityImplied chance slightly above model chance, caution advised
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is a fitting pick for this fixture given the tactical caution expected from both sides and their recent defensive vulnerabilities. Seattle's limited attacking output combined with Portland's tendency to concede away from home suggests a low-scoring game where defensive discipline will be key. The recent head-to-head pattern further supports a tight match with few goals.

Main risk

The main risk is that both teams have shown scoring ability and defensive lapses, which could lead to a higher-scoring game if either side breaks defensive discipline or an early goal opens the match.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · tactical and defensive balance

“This match is poised to be a tactical chess game where defensive resilience will overshadow attacking ambition, making Under 2.5 Goals a logical expectation despite both teams' scoring runs.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Five of the last six league meetings ended with two or fewer goals.

Seattle have scored only 17 league goals this season, ranking low in the Western Conference.

Portland have conceded in every away league match this season, indicating defensive vulnerability.

Tactical preview highlights a cautious approach prioritizing discipline over attacking risk.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last 10 head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.4, with five of the last six meetings finishing with two or fewer goals.
  • This trend highlights a pattern of tight, low-scoring contests likely influenced by tactical caution and defensive discipline, reinforcing the expectation for Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Seattle Sounders7.2
Avg corners for
Portland Timbers4.8
Seattle Sounders11.2
Avg total corners
Portland Timbers10.8
Seattle Sounders1.2
Avg yellow cards
Portland Timbers1.4
Seattle Sounders20
Avg shots
Portland Timbers14.4
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 68% vs implied 58% · edge +9.7 pts
1.73
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 74%
1.36
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Over 4.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 48%
2.2
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Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.73
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
2
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Seattle averages 7.2 corners per match and Portland 4.8, indicating moderate set-piece opportunities. Both teams have similar yellow card averages (Seattle 1.2, Portland 1.4), reflecting a balanced fouling profile. Shot data shows Seattle with higher average shots (20) and shots on target (6.4) than Portland (14.4 shots, 4.4 on target), suggesting Seattle may press more but defensive lapses could keep the match tight.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Seattle Sounders1
Avg goals scored
Portland Timbers1.8
Seattle Sounders1.4
Avg goals conceded
Portland Timbers1.8
Seattle Sounders60%
BTTS rate
Portland Timbers40%
Seattle Sounders20%
Over 2.5 goals
Portland Timbers60%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 58% vs implied 35% · edge +23.7 pts
2.88
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
2.5
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 64%
1.11
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 46%
1.4
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 28%
1.91
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Both teams have consistent scoring runs—Seattle in seven consecutive matches and Portland in sixteen—but defensive fragility is evident, with Portland conceding multiple goals in most recent outings. This combination creates a scenario favoring fewer total goals, as defensive caution and tactical discipline are likely to limit scoring opportunities, supporting Under 3.5 Goals and BTTS No context.
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Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionPortland Timbers Draw No BetBetUK guide price · Model 51% vs implied 28% · edge +23.1 pts
3.55
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Portland Timbers to WinBetfred guide price · model 41%
5.25
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 74%
1.36
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%
5
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Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.73
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Seattle Sounders Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%
1.27
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The Under 2.5 Goals market is priced at 1.67 with an implied chance of 59.9%, slightly higher than the model's 58.4% probability. This indicates a price-sensitive market where the pick is reasonable but not strong value. The cautious tactical setup and recent low-scoring head-to-head results justify the selection, though the narrow margin suggests careful stake management.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Seattle Sounders

LLWDD
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 3D 2L
25 May 2026A Los Angeles FC0-1
17 May 2026H Los Angeles Galaxy0-2
14 May 2026H San Jose Earthquakes3-2
10 May 2026H San Diego1-1
02 May 2026A Sporting Kansas City1-1

Portland Timbers

LLDWL
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 5L
24 May 2026H San Jose Earthquakes1-3
17 May 2026A Inter Miami0-2
14 May 2026A CF Montreal2-2
10 May 2026H Sporting Kansas City6-0
02 May 2026A Real Salt Lake0-2
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 71% vs implied 38% · edge +32.6 pts
2.62
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Portland Timbers Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 51%
3.55
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Portland Timbers to WinBetfred guide price · model 41%
5.25
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%
5
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 73%
1.14
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Seattle Sounders Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%
1.27
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Seattle Sounders to WinBetMGM guide price · model 43%
1.5
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Seattle's recent form shows only 5 points from their last matches with a low goal average of 1 per game and a 20% Over 2.5 rate, reflecting scoring difficulties. Portland has a slightly higher goal average (1.8) but concedes more (1.8 goals against) and has a 60% Over 2.5 rate, indicating more open games. Both teams' recent defensive struggles and moderate scoring support a cautious, low-scoring match scenario.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Seattle Sounders wins
4Draws
4Portland Timbers wins
05 Oct 2025Seattle Sounders v Portland Timbers1-0
18 May 2025Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders1-1
20 Oct 2024Seattle Sounders v Portland Timbers1-1
01 Sep 2024Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders1-0
12 May 2024Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders1-2
03 Sep 2023Seattle Sounders v Portland Timbers2-2
Best odds for this sectionPortland Timbers to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 19% · edge +21.8 pts
5.25
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%
5
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Seattle Sounders to WinBetMGM guide price · model 43%
1.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 46%
1.4
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The recent head-to-head record shows a strong trend towards low-scoring matches, with five of the last six encounters finishing with two or fewer goals. Despite Portland's unbeaten run against Seattle in recent meetings, the goal totals have remained modest, indicating that defensive structure and tactical caution have historically limited scoring opportunities in this rivalry.
Season team stats

Major League Soccer

Seattle Sounders14
Played
Portland Timbers15
Seattle Sounders1.3
Avg goals for
Portland Timbers1.8
Seattle Sounders1.1
Avg goals against
Portland Timbers1.9
Seattle Sounders5
Clean sheets
Portland Timbers1
Best odds for this sectionPortland Timbers Draw No BetBetUK guide price · Model 51% vs implied 28% · edge +23.1 pts
3.55
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Portland Timbers to WinBetfred guide price · model 41%
5.25
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Seattle Sounders Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%
1.27
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Seattle Sounders to WinBetMGM guide price · model 43%
1.5
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Seattle's season stats reveal a low scoring output (third-lowest in the conference) and defensive issues with 16 goals conceded, reflecting a struggle to balance attack and defense. Portland's stats show higher attacking volume but also a high concession rate, especially away. These season-long trends align with a match likely to produce fewer goals due to defensive vulnerabilities and tactical caution.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
6Seattle Sounders24147342
11Portland Timbers1715528-2
Seattle sits 6th with 24 points, while Portland is 11th with 17 points, indicating Seattle's slightly better form and home advantage. The mid-table positions suggest both teams face pressure to stabilize results, which may encourage cautious tactics to avoid defeat rather than risk open attacking play, supporting a low-scoring outcome.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%Seattle Sounders Over 2.5
60%Portland Timbers Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
Over the last 10 head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.4, with five of the last six meetings finishing with two or fewer goals. This trend highlights a pattern of tight, low-scoring contests likely influenced by tactical caution and defensive discipline, reinforcing the expectation for Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.

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