Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders Prediction & Expected Goals (2 Aug) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultPortland Timbers to win ✓48% · @2.12

Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.42

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.14

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.67

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

03:45 WAT, Sunday 2 August: Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer, played at Providence Park. In the table, Portland Timbers are 7th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Seattle Sounders are 8th (upper half) with 46. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Portland Timbers, last 5: WDWLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Real Salt Lake, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Seattle Sounders, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Philadelphia Union, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.

Momentum favours Portland Timbers, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.5 for Seattle Sounders.

Head to head

When they last met (17 Jul 2026) it ended Seattle Sounders 1–5 Portland Timbers.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Portland Timbers 1.9 xG, Seattle Sounders 1.4 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Portland Timbers 48%, draw 22%, Seattle Sounders 30%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.42.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portland Timbers 1–1 Seattle Sounders. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Portland Timbers48%fair 2.07 · @2.12

Draw22%fair 4.57 · @3.90

Seattle Sounders30%fair 3.36 · @2.92

3.27Expected goals

1.89Portland Timbers xG

1.38Seattle Sounders xG

68%Both score

64%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%

2–19%

1–07%

1–27%

2–07%

2–26%

From our goals model: Portland Timbers 1.9 – 1.4 Seattle Sounders 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	Portland Timbers to win ✓	48%	2.07	2.12
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	78%	1.28	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	68%	1.48	1.42
Draw no bet	Portland Timbers (draw no bet) ✓	62%	1.61	–
Asian handicap	Seattle Sounders +1 (Asian handicap)	64%	1.56	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	83%	1.20	1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	64%	1.57	1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	58%	1.73	1.65
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	76%	1.32	1.25
First team to score	Portland Timbers to score first	56%	1.80	–
Half-time result	Portland Timbers ahead at half-time ✗	38%	2.63	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Portland Timbers / FT Portland Timbers ✗	31%	3.26	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✓	9%	10.67	–

Portland Timbers – last 6

WDWLLD

26 Jul	vs Real Salt Lake	2–1	W
23 Jul	vs FC Dallas	2–2	D
17 Jul	@ Seattle Sounders	5–1	W
24 May	vs San Jose Earthquakes	1–3	L
17 May	@ Inter Miami	0–2	L
14 May	@ CF Montreal	2–2	D

2.0Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

83%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

Seattle Sounders – last 6

LLLLLW

26 Jul	@ Philadelphia Union	0–1	L
23 Jul	@ Austin	1–3	L
17 Jul	vs Portland Timbers	1–5	L
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

0.8Scored / game

2.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	34	19	7	8	+40	64
2	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	+11	58
3	St. Louis City	34	15	9	10	+11	54
4	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	+6	52
5	Houston Dynamo	34	14	9	11	0	51
6	Los Angeles FC	34	12	11	11	+12	47
7	Portland Timbers	34	13	7	14	+1	46
8	Seattle Sounders	34	12	10	12	-2	46
9	Real Salt Lake	34	13	6	15	+1	45
10	Minnesota United FC	34	11	11	12	-2	44
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	11	11	12	-7	44
12	Colorado Rapids	34	12	7	15	-3	43
13	San Diego	34	9	11	14	-6	38
14	Austin	34	8	10	16	-23	34
15	Sporting Kansas City	34	7	5	22	-41	26

Team

Pts

+40

+11

+11

+12

-2

-2

-7

-3

-6

-23

-41

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.

Who will win Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders?

On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Seattle Sounders 30%.

How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders?

Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 1–1 Seattle Sounders, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders?

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 03:45 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.

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.

Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders: numbers & prediction