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Portland Timbers2Seattle Sounders1

HT 1–1Sun 2 Aug 2026, 02:45 Predictions graded

Predictions8–467%

Edges5–0100%

PossPossession 53%–47%ShotsShots 14–16On targetOn target 5–4CornersCorners 4–5

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 28 Jul 2026, 08:15 · Europe/Bucharest

Portland's home strength and Seattle's five-match losing streak, combined with Ragen's suspension, make the Timbers double chance (1X) a high-confidence play.

For higher value, back Portland to score over 1.5 goals, but avoid over 2.5 total goals and Seattle win markets, which are priced too short given the Sounders' away scoring woes.

Context

Portland had zero Cascadia Cup points before beating Seattle 5-1 on July 16.
- This is Portland's fourth and final Cascadia Cup match; a loss or draw eliminates them.
- Vancouver leads the Cup standings with six points, making a Portland win essential.
Mora scored a brace against Real Salt Lake on July 25 in his final club appearance.
- He leaves as Portland's third all-time leading MLS scorer with 48 goals.
- Portland must replace his finishing without any direct replacement in the squad.
Ragen received a red card against Austin on July 22 and is suspended for two matches.
- Seattle conceded three goals at Austin without Ragen.
- He is an All-Star center-back and a key part of Seattle's defensive structure.
Seattle's last five MLS results: LLLLL.
- They lost 5-1 at home to Portland on July 16.
- Seattle has scored only six goals in nine away matches this season.

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Positive edges · 2

Other edges · 3

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

Match WinnerwonUncertainty band: Near coin-flip

Portland Timbers

2.08fair 2.22

BetBugs 45% · Market 48%

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Portland's strong home form and Seattle's five-match losing streak give the Timbers an edge, but the odds are slightly below our estimate, offering marginal value.

Team to ScorewonUncertainty band: Strong lean

Portland Timbers to score

1.18fair 1.25

BetBugs 80% · Market 84.7%

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Seattle has kept only 2 clean sheets in 9 away matches, and Portland has scored in 7 of 8 home games.

1 St Half Goals Over/UnderwonUncertainty band: Strong lean

Over 0.5

1.18fair 1.43

BetBugs 70% · Market 84.7%

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Portland has scored a first-half goal in 6 of 8 home matches, and Seattle has conceded in 8 of 9 away first halves.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result2 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Portland's strong home form, combined with Seattle's poor away scoring and losing streak, gives the Timbers an edge, especially after the recent 5-1 rout.
- Portland won 5-1 at Seattle on July 16, the largest MLS-era margin in the rivalry.
- Portland home record: 4W-2D-2L, 18 goals scored, 14 conceded in 8 matches.
- Seattle away record: 3W-2D-4L, only 6 goals scored in 9 away matches.
- Seattle is on a 5-match losing streak in MLS (form: LLLLL).
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonPortland TimbersEstimated chance45%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Portland's home resilience, Seattle's away struggles, and the high-stakes motivation make a Portland win or draw highly likely.
- Portland has lost only 2 of 8 home matches this season.
- Seattle has won only 3 of 9 away matches, scoring just 6 goals.
- Portland's Cascadia Cup must-win motivation: a loss mathematically ends their Cup chance.
- Seattle missing key center-back Jackson Ragen due to suspension.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonPortland Timbers or DrawEstimated chance72%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Portland's slight first-half edge at home and Seattle's tendency to trail early give the Timbers a narrow advantage to lead at the break.
- Portland led at halftime in 33% of matches overall, but at home they've led in 3 of 8.
- Seattle trailed at halftime in 33% of matches, and in 4 of 9 away matches.
- Portland's first-half goal difference at home: +0.4 (scored 0.9, conceded 0.5).
- Seattle's first-half goal difference away: -0.2 (scored 0.5, conceded 0.7).
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostPortland TimbersEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Portland's ability to start well at home and Seattle's away struggles make a HT/FT double possible, though not highly probable.
- Portland has led at halftime and won at home in 3 of 8 matches.
- Seattle has trailed at halftime and lost away in 3 of 9 matches.
- Portland's home win rate is 50%, and they often start strong.
- Seattle's away loss rate is 44%, with poor first-half performances.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostPortland Timbers / Portland TimbersEstimated chance30%

Goals5 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Portland's attacking strength at home and Seattle's ability to score occasionally, combined with Portland's leaky defense, suggest both teams will find the net.
- Portland has scored in 7 of 8 home matches, averaging 2.25 goals per home game.
- Seattle has conceded in 7 of 9 away matches, though they've scored in only 4 of those.
- Last 5 H2H meetings: both teams scored in 3 of 5, including the recent 5-1.
- Portland's defense has kept only 1 clean sheet in last 8 home matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Portland's high-scoring home games and the recent H2H trend toward goals, despite Seattle's typically low away totals, make over 2.5 goals probable.
- Portland home matches average 4.0 total goals (18 scored, 14 conceded in 8 games).
- Seattle away matches average only 1.56 total goals, but Portland's attack skews higher.
- Last 5 H2H: 3 matches had over 2.5 goals, including the 5-1 rout.
- Portland's last 5 home matches: 4 had over 2.5 goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Portland's consistent home scoring and Seattle's defensive vulnerabilities, especially without Ragen, make it likely the Timbers score at least twice.
- Portland averages 2.25 goals per home match this season.
- Portland scored 5 goals against Seattle just 16 days ago.
- Portland has scored 2+ goals in 6 of 8 home matches.
- Seattle conceded 3+ goals in 2 of their last 5 away matches.
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonPortland Timbers over 1.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Seattle's poor away defensive record and Portland's potent home attack make a Seattle clean sheet very unlikely.
- Seattle has kept only 2 clean sheets in 9 away matches this season.
- Portland has failed to score in only 1 of 8 home matches.
- Seattle conceded 5 goals to Portland in the last meeting.
- Seattle's away goals conceded average is 0.89, but they face a strong Portland home attack.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonPortland Timbers to scoreEstimated chance80%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to concede early, and Portland's home aggression should produce a first-half goal.
- Portland's first-half goals at home: scored in 6 of 8 matches, averaging 0.9 first-half goals.
- Seattle's first-half goals conceded away: 0.7 per match, with only 1 clean sheet in first halves away.
- Last 5 H2H: first-half goals in 4 of 5 matches.
- Portland's last 5 home matches: first-half goals in all 5.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance70%

Match stats1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Portland's home corner rate and Seattle's moderate corner numbers suggest a total above 9.5 is slightly favored.
- Portland averages 4.9 corners per match overall, but at home they average 5.5 corners.
- Seattle averages 4.6 corners per match, with 4.2 away.
- Combined average corners in Portland home matches: 10.1.
- Last H2H: Portland had 8 corners, Seattle 2, total 10.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Portland's home corner production is borderline for over 5.5, making it a coin-flip proposition.
- Portland averages 5.5 corners at home this season.
- Portland had 8 corners in the last meeting vs Seattle.
- Seattle concedes an average of 5.1 corners away from home.
- Portland's last 5 home matches: averaged 5.8 corners.
BetBugs · Home CornerslostPortland Timbers over 5.5Estimated chance50%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The rivalry context and historical card counts suggest a slight lean toward over 3.5 total cards.
- Portland averages 1.7 yellow cards per match, Seattle 1.8.
- Combined average cards in Portland home matches: 3.4.
- Last 5 H2H: total cards were 3, 4, 5, 3, 4 (average 3.8).
- Derby matches often see increased discipline issues.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 3.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Implied 36% leaves no cushion vs our 28% estimate; price already reflects the directional read.

Head-to-Head

2W · 2D · 1W

W1-5Seattle SoundersvPortland TimbersJul 17, 2026MAJ

L1-0Seattle SoundersvPortland TimbersOct 5, 2025MAJ

D1-1Portland TimbersvSeattle SoundersMay 18, 2025MAJ

D1-1Seattle SoundersvPortland TimbersOct 20, 2024MAJ

W1-0Portland TimbersvSeattle SoundersSep 1, 2024MAJ

2.4 goals/game avg

League Table

Major League Soccer 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
10	Portland Timbers	17	6	3	8	31-32	21	WDWLL
8	Seattle Sounders Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	16	7	3	6	19-20	24	LLLLL

3pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Portland Timbers

W2-1Real Salt LakeJul 26MAJ

D2-2FC DallasJul 23MAJ

W5-1Seattle SoundersJul 17MAJ

L1-3San Jose EarthquakesMay 24MAJ

L0-2Inter MiamiMay 17MAJ

D2-2CF MontrealMay 13MAJ

W6-0Sporting Kansas CityMay 10MAJ

L0-2Real Salt LakeMay 2MAJ

W2-1San DiegoApr 26MAJ

L0-2Minnesota United FCApr 19MAJ

W2-1Los Angeles FCApr 11MAJ

L2-3Vancouver WhitecapsApr 5MAJ

D1-1Los Angeles GalaxyMar 22MAJ

L2-3Houston DynamoMar 15MAJ

L1-4Vancouver WhitecapsMar 8MAJ

Seattle Sounders

L0-1Philadelphia UnionJul 25MAJ

L1-3AustinJul 23MAJ

L1-5Portland TimbersJul 17MAJ

L0-1Los Angeles FCMay 25MAJ

L0-2Los Angeles GalaxyMay 17MAJ

W3-2San Jose EarthquakesMay 14MAJ

D1-1San DiegoMay 10MAJ

D1-1Sporting Kansas CityMay 2MAJ

W2-1FC DallasApr 26MAJ

W4-1St. Louis CityApr 19MAJ

W3-1Tigres UANLApr 16CON

L0-2Tigres UANLApr 9CON

W1-0Houston DynamoApr 5MAJ

D0-0Minnesota United FCMar 22MAJ

W2-1Vancouver WhitecapsMar 19CON

Squad & Injuries

Portland Timbers

31 available

Attackers10

Midfielders8

Defenders9

Goalkeeper4

Seattle Sounders

26 available

Attackers8

Midfielders7

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Portland Timbers2Seattle Sounders1

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Portland Timbers or Draw

Over 1.5

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers to score

Over 0.5

BetBugs probabilities

Result2 of 4 landed

Goals5 of 5 landed

Match stats1 of 3 landed

Markets to Avoid

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders at half-time / Seattle Sounders at full-time

Yes

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Squad & Injuries

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders