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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on an impressive Seattle Sounders side in an important encounter at the Lumen Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Preview
Portland Timbers are in ninth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Timbers were held to a 0-0 stalemate by FC Dallas in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Sounders defeated Colorado Rapids by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a good historical record against Portland Timbers and have won 66 out of the 140 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Portland Timbers' 57 victories.
- Portland Timbers are unbeaten in their last eight matches away from home against Seattle Sounders in all competitions - the longest such streak by any team at the Lumen Field since 2009.
- Seattle Sounders have won 11 of their last 14 matches in the regular season of MLS and have won each of their last three games in the competition.
- Portland Timbers have recorded at least 10 victories, 10 draws, and 10 defeats in each of their last three seasons in MLS.
- Albert Rusnak has bagged 10 goals and 15 assists in MLS this season.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Seattle Sounders have been a robust unit in MLS this season and will be intent on concluding their regular season on an emphatic note. Albert Rusnak has been the Sounders' talisman this season and will look to exert his influence this weekend.
Portland Timbers have an excellent record at the Lumen Field but have not been at their best this season. Seattle Sounders are currently in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-0 Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Seattle Sounders to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Seattle Sounders to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Albert Rusnak to score - Yes
