Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Picks by market
ResultSeattle Sounders to win ✗55% · @1.48
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.13
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · @1.10
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.78
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
03:30 WAT, Friday 17 July: Seattle Sounders v Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer, played at Lumen Field. In the table, Seattle Sounders are 8th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Portland Timbers are 7th (upper half) with 46. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Seattle Sounders, last 5: LLWDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Los Angeles FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Portland Timbers, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Seattle Sounders, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Portland Timbers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Seattle Sounders 1.9 xG, Portland Timbers 1.4 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 66% and GG at 67%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Seattle Sounders 55%, draw 22%, Portland Timbers 23%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (67%, odds 1.48). Most likely score in line with that pick: Seattle Sounders 1–1 Portland Timbers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Seattle Sounders55%fair 1.82 · @1.48
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @4.85
Portland Timbers23%fair 4.29 · @5.25
3.26Expected goals
1.85Seattle Sounders xG
1.41Portland Timbers xG
67%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–07%
1–27%
2–07%
2–27%
From our goals model: Seattle Sounders 1.9 – 1.4 Portland Timbers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Seattle Sounders to win✗
55%
1.82
1.48
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.50
1.48
Draw no bet
Seattle Sounders (draw no bet)✗
70%
1.43
–
Asian handicap
Portland Timbers +1 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.81
1.83
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
1.35
First team to score
Seattle Sounders to score first✗
55%
1.83
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
37%
2.67
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Seattle Sounders / FT Seattle Sounders✗
30%
3.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.78
–
Recent results
Seattle Sounders – last 6
LLWDWW
25 May
@ Los Angeles FC
0–1
L
17 May
vs Los Angeles Galaxy
0–2
L
14 May
vs San Jose Earthquakes
3–2
W
10 May
vs San Diego
1–1
D
26 Apr
vs FC Dallas
2–1
W
19 Apr
vs St. Louis City
4–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Portland Timbers – last 6
LLDWWL
24 May
vs San Jose Earthquakes
1–3
L
17 May
@ Inter Miami
0–2
L
14 May
@ CF Montreal
2–2
D
10 May
vs Sporting Kansas City
6–0
W
26 Apr
@ San Diego
2–1
W
19 Apr
@ Minnesota United FC
0–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers.
What is the prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
On our numbers Seattle Sounders have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Portland Timbers 23%.
How many goals will there be in Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Our predicted score is Seattle Sounders 1–1 Portland Timbers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Friday 17 July 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Lumen Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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