Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers – Match Preview

Real Salt Lake is gearing up to welcome Portland Timbers at America First Field on Saturday, September 22nd. The match is set to start at 01:30 GMT. Currently in 5th place, Real Salt Lake is looking to strengthen their position in the top six. They aim for a medal finish this season. Meanwhile, the 11th-ranked Portland Timbers are seeking an upset to move closer to the playoff spots. Both teams are eager for a victory to kickstart their season on a high note.

Real Salt Lake – Form

Real Salt Lake has shown varied performance in recent Major League Soccer matches. They celebrated a 3:2 win against FC Dallas at home on September 19th. Anderson Julio played a key role by scoring twice, and Brayan Vera added another goal. Before this victory, they had a 2:0 win over New England Revolution. This win ended a streak of 10 matches where they conceded goals. However, a 0:2 loss to San Jose Earthquakes marked a setback. This was unexpected, as they were the favorites.

Portland Timbers – Form

The Portland Timbers’ recent performances have been inconsistent. They secured a 4:2 win against LA Galaxy at home on September 19th. Before this, they faced a 2:1 defeat to Colorado Rapids away on September 15th. David Ayala scored, with Miguel Araujo and Djordje Mihailovic assisting. On September 1st, they narrowly defeated Seattle Sounders FC 1:0 at home. Bookmakers had predicted the outcomes of these matches accurately.

Real Salt Lake – Portland Timbers – Head to Head

The last match between these two teams was on July 14th, 2024. Portland Timbers won 3:0. In their past 10 encounters, Real Salt Lake won 2 games, and Portland Timbers won 6. This shows Portland has the upper hand in this matchup. In the last 5 meetings, both teams scored in 3 matches. Real Salt Lake has conceded goals in 22 of their last 24 matches against Portland. In 8 of the last 9 home games against the Timbers, both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals.

Real Salt Lake – Portland Timbers – Standings

As the season progresses, Real Salt Lake is in 5th place with 50 points after 29 matches. They are aiming for a spot in the top six. Portland Timbers are in 11th place, 7 points behind, with the same number of matches played. Despite being a mid-table team, they still have a chance to break into the top six. This match is crucial for both teams to improve their standings.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers – Top scorers

Cristian Arango leads the home team’s attack with 17 goals this season. Anderson Julio and Diego Luna have scored 9 and 5 goals, respectively. Defenders Alexandros Katranis and Brayan Vera have also contributed with 3 and 2 goals. On the away side, Evander Ferreira, Felipe Mora, and Jonathan Rodriguez each have 14 goals. Santiago Moreno has added 6 goals, and Antony has scored 4, showcasing a strong attacking lineup.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Real Salt Lake with odds of 1.80 for a home win. They have won 7 of their last 8 home matches. Despite Portland Timbers’ strong form, their away performance and past encounters suggest a balanced match. The odds for a draw or an away win are 4.00. Real Salt Lake’s home advantage and Portland’s away challenges might favor the hosts. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors.

The “double-chance” market provides safer options, appealing to cautious bettors. It offers 1.222 for either a Real Salt Lake win or draw.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers – Over/Under Betting

Recent matches between these teams have been high-scoring. Odds of 1.40 for “Over 2.5” goals reflect this trend. Both teams have strong offensive records this season. The “Over 3.5” goals option might appeal to bettors, given the teams’ scoring abilities and defensive weaknesses.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 1.40. This reflects the expectation for both teams to score. Historical data and the teams’ current form support this outcome. The attacking strength of both sides makes “BTTS: Yes” a likely scenario for this match.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers – Prediction