Venue: Providence Park — Portland, Oregon
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Surface: Artificial turf
Capacity: ~25,000
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most unique and intense environments — tight sightlines, steep stands, and a loud, rhythmic supporter culture that heavily boosts Portland’s home momentum.
Weather Forecast — Portland, OR
Temperature: 76°F at kickoff
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 6 mph NW
Rain Chance: 10%
Match Impact:
Ideal Pacific Northwest summer conditions → high‑tempo match likely
Turf surface increases ball speed and favors Portland’s wide play
Cool temperatures benefit RSL’s pressing and transition game
Injury Report
Real Salt Lake
Cristian Arango — FW: Active
Anderson Julio — FW: Active
Pablo Ruiz — MF: Active
Justen Glad — DF: Active
Injuries:
Damir Kreilach — MF: Out (back)
Marcelo Silva — DF: Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Portland Timbers
Evander — MF: Active
Felipe Mora — FW: Active
Jonathan Rodríguez — FW: Active
Zac McGraw — DF: Active
Injuries:
Dairon Asprilla — FW: Out (knee)
Claudio Bravo — DF: Day‑to‑day (groin)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Cristian Arango (RSL) vs. Zac McGraw (POR)
Arango remains one of MLS’s most efficient finishers.
McGraw’s physicality is strong, but he can be exposed by quick diagonal runs.
RSL’s best scoring chances often come from Arango attacking the right channel.
2. Evander (POR) vs. Pablo Ruiz (RSL)
Evander is Portland’s most important creator and tempo‑setter.
Ruiz’s defensive coverage and passing range are crucial for RSL’s midfield balance.
Whoever wins this duel determines midfield rhythm.
3. Jonathan Rodríguez (POR) vs. Justen Glad (RSL)
Rodríguez’s pace and directness create constant danger.
Glad’s positioning is reliable, but he can be exposed by elite speed.
Portland can exploit transitional moments through Rodríguez.
4. Anderson Julio (RSL) vs. Portland’s fullbacks
Julio’s pace is a major threat on turf.
Portland’s fullbacks have been inconsistent defensively due to injuries.
RSL can generate high‑value chances through wide overloads.
Recent Team Form
Real Salt Lake (8‑5‑2)
Last 5 matches: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 27
Goals Against: 19
Road Record: 3‑3‑1
Form Summary:
Arango in elite form
Ruiz controlling midfield
Defense improving but still vulnerable to pace
Road performances solid
Portland Timbers (5‑8‑3)
Last 5 matches: 2‑2‑1
Goals For: 23
Goals Against: 29
Home Record: 3‑3‑2
Form Summary:
Evander driving midfield
Rodríguez providing strong finishing
Defense inconsistent
Home form competitive but not dominant
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: Portland leads 13‑8‑7
At Providence Park: Portland leads 8‑3‑3
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 2.9
Portland averages 1.8 goals at home vs RSL
RSL tends to struggle on Portland’s turf surface
Portland has historically controlled this fixture at home.
Betting Trends
RSL has scored in 9 straight matches
Portland has conceded 2+ goals in 6 of last 9
RSL overs hit in 6 of last 10
Portland home matches hit BTTS in 7 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
Real Salt Lake + 165
Portland Timbers + 150
Draw + 290
Over 3 – 125 Under 3 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026
