Our Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction: 2-1
Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 03:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 11, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portland Timbers's Last Match – Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 USA US Open Cup success over Tacoma Defiance on May 7. In that match, Portland Timbers recorded 51% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tacoma Defiance | 49% | 0 (5) | 1.67 | 65 |
Portland Timbers | 51% | 0 (6) | 2.03 | 86 |
Sporting Kansas City's Last Match – Sporting Kansas City vs LA Galaxy
Sporting Kansas City must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 USA MLS victory over LA Galaxy in their last outing. In that match, Sporting Kansas City controlled 29% of possession and managed 2 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sporting Kansas City | 29% | 2 (3) | - | 33 |
LA Galaxy | 71% | 10 (1) | 1.25 | 39 |
Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Stats
Key Stats
| Portland Timbers | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.19 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portland Timbers are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sporting Kansas City average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Portland Timbers 22-17
Sporting Kansas City 17-20
What are the odds for this match?
Portland Timbers to win: @1.727
Draw: @4
Sporting Kansas City to win: @4.5