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Aron Wright - February 22, 2023
Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in MLS on Sunday, 26 February 2023.
The Timbers did miss out on playoff action the last season in the MLS. But they are determined to make amends this time around.
They hope they could make good use of this clash against Sporting Kansas, who have been a mess on the road for the entirety of the previous campaign.
The last two meetings between the teams produced 14 goals in total, and the Timbers have an unbeaten record in the past five years – barring a single defeat.
Portland also have a 100% winning record at home since 2019, and the latest meeting at this stadium ended in a 7-2 win for them.
The Timbers have a superb h2h record against this rival. In fact, they have a 100% winning record at this venue in the past four years, and even registered a massive 7-2 win in the latest clash here.
Moreover, Portland lost just once at this venue since May of 2022, and this sole loss came against current champions Los Angeles FC. On the other hand, Kansas City managed to win just twice on the road going back to November of 2021.
By the looks of things, expect a win for the hosts Portland Timbers.
The last two h2h encounters produced 14 goals, and Portland last failed to score at home back in May. Moreover, it has been five years since Sporting Kansas City actually kept a clean sheet at this venue in an h2h clash.
Likely, anticipate a high-scoring affair.
In spite of having the edge this weekend, the defense of the Timbers do not inspire confidence. The last they kept a clean sheet here was back in June, and the last they kept a clean sheet at this venue in an h2h encounter was five years back.
As such, chances are high for goals to come from either end of the pitch.
The Timbers produced a 7-2 win in the latest h2h meeting at this venue, and they are on a winning streak in such fixtures in the past four years.
Moreover, they lost just once at home in all competitions since May of 2022, and this defeat came against current MLS champions Los Angeles FC.
On the other hand, Sporting Kansas City could manage just two wins on the road since November of 2021.
It surely looks like hosts Portland Timbers are about to deliver a win, and the odds for the same are placed at 2.00.
Going on, the last two h2h clashes saw 14 goals in total, and 100% of h2h meetings at this venue in the past four years had three or more goals.
The Timbers employ an in-form offense, and with Sporing Kansas struggling with their defense – goals are expected in plenty this Sunday. The odds for Over 2.5 Match Goals are an attractive 1.67.
