Portland has had as much success at Real Salt Lake as any visiting team, winning six times in Sandy, more than any other team visiting since the stadium opened in 2008 (including playoffs).
Real Salt Lake is winless in its last five games (D2 L3), managing just two total goals in that time. The five-match winless run equals RSL’s longest of the season as it hasn’t gone six in a row without a victory since September 2016 to April 2017 (13 straight including playoffs).
The Timbers have lost only two of their last eight away matches (W2 D4). The Timbers have lost just six away matches all season after losing at least eight on the road in each of their previous six full seasons dating back to 2015.
Finding consistent scoring has been an issue for RSL this season, as only Sergio Cordova (9)and Jefferson Saravino (6) have scored more than three times. RSL is the only team with only two players that have scored more than three goals this season.
Before Sunday’s defeat to LAFC after going into halftime scoreless, the Timbers were the only MLS team undefeated when tied or leading at the half this season (W10 D8). The Timbers have scored an MLS-high 73.1% of their goals (38/52)in the second half.
