Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT
Venue: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
Surface: Artificial Turf
Capacity: 25,218
Weather Forecast — Portland, OR
Temperature: 76°F at kickoff
Wind: 4–7 mph northwest
Humidity: Moderate
Rain: ~10% chance
Impact:
Ideal Pacific Northwest summer conditions.
Turf surface accelerates play, benefiting Portland’s vertical transitions.
Mild weather supports Seattle’s possession‑heavy buildup.
Team Overview
Seattle Sounders FC (7–6–3)
Seattle enters in solid form, driven by improved defensive structure and a more cohesive midfield. Their attack has been inconsistent at times, but Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák remain reliable contributors. The Sounders’ road form has improved, and their defensive metrics remain among the best in the Western Conference.
Portland Timbers (6–8–3)
Portland continues to be one of MLS’s most volatile teams. Their attack can be explosive, especially with Evander and Felipe Mora, but defensive inconsistency has plagued them all season. Providence Park’s turf and home‑field energy remain major advantages, especially in rivalry matches.
Current Rosters — Key Contributors
Seattle Sounders FC
Jordan Morris (FW): 7 goals — pace + vertical threat
Raúl Ruidíaz (ST): 5 goals — clinical finisher
Albert Rusnák (CAM): 4 goals, 5 assists — creative engine
João Paulo (CM): elite ball‑winner + distributor
Stefan Frei (GK): veteran stability
Team Strengths:
Strong defensive shape
Reliable midfield control
Dangerous in transition
Veteran leadership
Weaknesses:
Occasional finishing inconsistency
Vulnerable to high‑tempo attacks
Struggles defending wide overloads
Portland Timbers
Evander (CAM): 6 goals, 7 assists — elite creator
Felipe Mora (ST): 7 goals — strong movement
Santiago Moreno (RW): 4 goals — pace + dribbling
Diego Chara (DM): ball‑winning anchor
James Pantemis (GK): strong reflexes
Team Strengths:
High‑tempo attacking play
Strong wing creativity
Dangerous in transition
Excellent home‑field energy
Weaknesses:
Defensive lapses
Vulnerable to counters
Inconsistent midfield coverage
Injury Report
Seattle Sounders FC
Yeimar Gómez Andrade — Questionable (hamstring)
Cristian Roldan — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Obed Vargas — Out (knee)
Portland Timbers
Dairon Asprilla — Out (foot)
Larrys Mabiala — Questionable (groin)
Marvin Loría — Day‑to‑day (hip)
Seattle’s midfield depth is the bigger concern.
Recent Team Form
Seattle Sounders FC — Last 10 Matches
Record: 5–3–2
Goals For: 15
Goals Against: 11
Trend: Defense stabilizing; attack improving.
Portland Timbers — Last 10 Matches
Record: 4–5–1
Goals For: 16
Goals Against: 19
Trend: Attack lively; defense struggling.
Series History
Last 10 meetings: Portland leads 6–3–1
At Providence Park: Portland unbeaten in 5 straight
Seattle last won in Portland in 2020.
This rivalry consistently produces high‑intensity, high‑scoring matches.
Key Matchups
Jordan Morris vs. Portland Back Line
Morris’ pace vs Portland’s inconsistent marking. Edge: Morris — major threat in transition.
Evander vs. João Paulo
Evander’s creativity vs João Paulo’s ball‑winning. Edge: Even — depends on tempo.
Felipe Mora vs. Seattle Center‑Backs
Mora’s movement vs Seattle’s injury‑affected back line. Edge: Mora — strong matchup.
Albert Rusnák vs. Diego Chara
Rusnák’s passing vs Chara’s defensive discipline. Edge: Chara — but Rusnák can break lines.
Statistical Comparison (2026)
| Category | Seattle | Portland |
| Goals per match | 1.36 | 1.52 |
| Goals allowed | 1.21 | 1.68 |
| Possession | 52% | 47% |
| Passing accuracy | 84% | 81% |
| Shots per match | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.44 |
Seattle holds defensive and possession advantages; Portland holds attacking and finishing edges.
Betting Trends
Seattle Sounders FC
7–6–3 overall
3–3–3 away
6 of last 9 matches UNDER
Defense stabilizing.
Portland Timbers
6–8–3 overall
4–3–2 at home
7 of last 10 matches OVER
Defense leaking goals.
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC + 210
Portland Timbers + 110
Draw + 315
Over 3 – 140 Under 3 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 31, 2026
