Portland vs Seattle Sounders Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 11, 2024 at 9:28 AM

Modified at :May 11, 2024 at 9:29 AM

Both teams have the same points this season

Portland Timbers have had a torrid start to the season so far, sitting 12th in the Western Conference table and enduring an 8-match winless streak after a defeat to Charlotte FC in the previous match. While they are one of the best-scoring teams in the division, Phil Neville’s men are also extremely fragile at the back, conceding 23 goals in 11 league matches so far.

Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders have also underwhelmed this season, sitting just one place above their opponents. They have the opposite record to their opponents, with a solid defence but a misfiring attack. They won on penalties against Louisville City in the US Cup in their last match.

Kick-off:

Friday: 13th May 2024, 2:15 AM IST

Location: Providence Park, Portland, USA

Form:

Portland Timbers (all-competitions): L-L-D-D-D

Seattle Sounders FC (all-competitions): W-D-W-L-L

Players to watch:

Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers)

Felipe Mora has been in good form for Portland this season, with 4 goals and an assist in 7 games. The Chilean forward will be shouldering the goalscoring responsibility instead of the injured Evander and would have to be on the top of his game for the team to grind away a positive result.

Raul Ruidiaz (Seattle Sounders FC)

Raul Ruidiaz is the only attacker who has fired for Seattle so far this season, having already scored 6 goals while nobody else in the team has scored more than one so far. The Peruvian striker is physical and clinical in the penalty area.

Match Facts:

Portland Timbers are currently winless in 8 games.
Portland Timbers have the second-worst defence in the league this season.
Seattle Sounders have the third-best defence in the league this season.

Portland vs Seattle Sounders: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Both teams to score- 1.70 (1xBet)
Tip 2: Match to end in a draw- 3.75 (1xBet)
Tip 3: 2-2 is the correct score- 1.23 (Mybets)

Injury and team news:

The biggest miss for Portland would be their top scorer Evander, who is out with an injury. Diego Chara and Marvin Loria are also missing due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Seattle have been missing marquee man Pedro de la Vega, who hasn’t played a single minute due to an injury. Nathan Cardoso and Braudilio Rodriguez are also injured.

Head-to-head:

Total matches – 56

Portland Timbers wins – 21

Seattle Sounders FC – 19

Draws – 16

Predicted lineup:

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Crepeau (GK); Bravo, McGraw, Araujo, Mosquera; Ayala, Paredes; Rodriguez, Williamson, Moreno; Mora

Seattle Sounders FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Frei (GK); Roldan, Gomez, Ragen, Tolo; Paulo, Atencio; Vargas, Rusnak, Morris; Ruidiaz

Match prediction:

The match would be a close one, with both teams trying to find their feet this season. However, Seattle Sounders would eke out a narrow hard-fought victory.

Prediction: Portland Timbers 1-2 Seattle Sounders FC

Live telecast:

India- Apple TV (MLS pass)

UK- Apple TV (MLS pass)

USA- Fox

Nigeria- Apple TV (MLS pass)

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