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Portland Timbers 3-0 Real Salt Lake


Major League Soccer Matchday 34
Providence Park

3'
F. Mora
S. Moreno
7'
D. Chara
8'
J. Rodriguez
23'
C. Arango
23'
C. A. Gomez
23'
F. Mora
37'
B. Ojeda
48'
S. Moreno
56'
M. Crooks
63'
D. Luna
86'
C. Bravo
90'
Evander
Antony

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.00
4.20
3.20
Prob.
50%
23.8%
31.2%

Key points

• Portland Timbers are in 5th position in the league with 33 points from 23 games, scoring 13 goals in their last six matches.
• Real Salt Lake is in 2nd position with 43 points from 22 games, scoring 17 goals in their previous six games.
• Timbers have won five of their last six home matches, scoring 17 goals but conceding 8.
• Real Salt Lake had a run of four consecutive away draws before a 4-3 win, averaging 4.17 total goals per match.
• Both teams have a high percentage of games with over 2.5 goals scored.
• Real Salt Lake's defensive record away from home, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game, could be a concern.

Current streaks

Portland Timbers

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
3

Real Salt Lake

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
4

Recent form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are currently in good form, sitting in 5th position in the league with 33 points from 23 games. In their last six matches, they have won four, drawn one, and lost one, showcasing a strong run of results. Notably, they have scored 13 goals in these six games, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game, while conceding only 7 goals at a rate of 1.17 per game. The Timbers have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. Their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in the same percentage of matches. The team's recent form is highlighted by a three-game winning streak, which was snapped by a loss to FC Dallas before they bounced back with a 4-1 victory against Nashville SC in their most recent outing.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake is currently in excellent form, sitting in 2nd position in the league with 43 points from 22 games. Their last six matches have been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and only one loss. The team has been scoring goals at a high rate, netting 17 in their previous six games, an average of 2.83 per game. Notably, they have been involved in several high-scoring matches, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Real Salt Lake's recent performances have been particularly eye-catching, as they have won their last two games by scorelines of 5-2 against Atlanta United and 3-2 against Houston Dynamo, showcasing their attacking prowess.

Portland Timbers

5th · 9-6-8 · 45-39 (+6) · 33 pts
Last 6
DWWWLW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+6
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.33
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 1
Nashville SC
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
3 - 2
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 0
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
0 - 0
Portland Timbers

Real Salt Lake

2th · 12-7-3 · 48-27 (+21) · 43 pts
Last 6
WDWLWW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
17
Per game
2.8
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
+8
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.33
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
5 - 2
Atlanta United
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
3 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 4
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
CF Montréal
0 - 0
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
5 - 1
Austin FC

Recent home/away form

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers have been in excellent form at home recently, winning five of their last six matches at Providence Park. Their only non-win during this stretch was a 2-2 draw against the Houston Dynamo. The Timbers are currently on a three-game winning streak at home, showcasing their strong performances in front of their supporters. Notably, there have been several high-scoring games, with five out of the six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. The Timbers have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 17 goals in these six home games, averaging 2.83 goals per game. However, they have also conceded eight goals, suggesting that their matches tend to be entertaining and open-ended affairs.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent away form has been relatively consistent, with a string of four consecutive draws in the Major League Soccer (MLS) before their most recent 4-3 victory against Sporting Kansas City. This run of draws showcases their ability to secure points on the road, even if they haven't been able to secure many wins. The team's away games have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 4.17 total goals per match and 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their most recent match against Sporting Kansas City was a particularly high-scoring encounter, ending 4-3 in favor of Real Salt Lake. However, their defensive record away from home could be a concern, as they have conceded an average of 2.17 goals per game and have only managed one clean sheet in their last six away matches.

Portland Timbers

5th · 9-6-8 · 45-39 (+6) · 33 pts
Last 6
WWDWWW
Results
W5 D1 L0
Goals scored
17
Per game
2.8
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
+9
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 1
Nashville SC
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
3 - 2
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 0
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 2
San Jose Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake

2th · 12-7-3 · 48-27 (+21) · 43 pts
Last 6
LDDDDW
Results
W1 D4 L1
Goals scored
12
Per game
2
Goals against
13
Per game
2.2
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 4
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
CF Montréal
0 - 0
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
3 - 3
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 2
Real Salt Lake
· US Open Cup
New Mexico United
4 - 2
Real Salt Lake
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