Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Portland Timbers

W L D D L

8th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-1

17/05/2025 21:30

Seattle Sounders

L L D W W

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders on 17 May 2025 (kick-off: 21:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders preview before placing your bet.

Portland Timbers are currently 8th with 44 points after 34 matches.
Seattle Sounders sit 5th with 55 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portland Timbers to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Portland Timbers, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Seattle Sounders have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

21:30

2025-05-17

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

2025-05-17 21:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Philadelphia Union	66	34	20	6	8	57	35	22
02 FC Cincinnati	65	34	20	5	9	52	40	12
03 Inter Miami CF	65	34	19	8	7	81	55	26
04 Charlotte FC	59	34	19	2	13	55	46	9
05 New York City FC	56	34	17	5	12	50	44	6
06 Nashville	54	34	16	6	12	58	45	13
07 Columbus Crew	54	34	14	12	8	55	51	4
08 Chicago Fire	53	34	15	8	11	68	60	8
09 Orlando City	53	34	14	11	9	63	51	12
10 New York Red Bulls	43	34	12	7	15	48	47	1
11 New England Revolution	36	34	9	9	16	44	51	-7
12 Toronto FC	32	34	6	14	14	37	44	-7
13 CF Montreal	28	34	6	10	18	34	60	-26
14 Atlanta United	28	34	5	13	16	38	63	-25
15 DC United	26	34	5	11	18	30	66	-36
01 San Diego FC	63	34	19	6	9	64	41	23
02 Vancouver Whitecaps	63	34	18	9	7	66	38	28
03 Los Angeles FC	60	34	17	9	8	65	40	25
04 Minnesota United FC	58	34	16	10	8	56	39	17
05 Seattle Sounders	55	34	15	10	9	58	48	10
06 Austin FC	47	34	13	8	13	37	45	-8
07 FC Dallas	44	34	11	11	12	52	55	-3
08 Portland Timbers	44	34	11	11	12	41	48	-7
09 Real Salt Lake	41	34	12	5	17	38	49	-11
10 San Jose Earthquakes	41	34	11	8	15	60	63	-3
11 Colorado Rapids	41	34	11	8	15	44	56	-12
12 Houston Dynamo	37	34	9	10	15	43	56	-13
13 St. Louis City	32	34	8	8	18	44	58	-14
14 Los Angeles Galaxy	30	34	7	9	18	46	66	-20
15 Sporting Kansas City	28	34	7	7	20	46	70	-24

Head To Head

19/10/2024 21:10

Seattle Sounders

1 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

31/08/2024 22:40

Portland Timbers

1 - 0

Seattle Sounders

MLS

12/05/2024 16:50

Portland Timbers

1 - 2

Seattle Sounders

MLS

02/09/2023 22:30

Seattle Sounders

2 - 2

Portland Timbers

MLS

03/06/2023 16:50

Seattle Sounders

0 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

15/04/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers

4 - 1

Seattle Sounders

MLS

Portland Timbers

33%

Draw

50%

Seattle Sounders

17%

Portland Timbers Last 6 matches

14/05/2025 21:30

Real Salt Lake 0 - 0 Portland Timbers MLS

10/05/2025 22:30

Portland Timbers 1 - 0 Sporting Kansas City MLS

06/05/2025 22:00

Tacoma Defiance 2 - 3 Portland Timbers USA CUP

03/05/2025 22:30

San Jose Earthquakes 4 - 1 Portland Timbers MLS

27/04/2025 21:05

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 4 Portland Timbers MLS

19/04/2025 22:20

Portland Timbers 3 - 3 Los Angeles FC MLS

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Seattle Sounders

14/05/2025 22:30

Los Angeles FC 4 - 0 Seattle Sounders MLS

10/05/2025 20:40

Houston Dynamo 1 - 3 Seattle Sounders MLS

03/05/2025 22:30

Seattle Sounders 4 - 1 St. Louis City MLS

26/04/2025 21:30

Colorado Rapids 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders MLS

19/04/2025 19:30

Seattle Sounders 3 - 0 Nashville MLS

12/04/2025 20:35

FC Dallas 0 - 1 Seattle Sounders MLS

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

19 (50%)19 (50%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

20 (54%)17 (46%)

Portland Timbers

Recent matches

Seattle Sounders

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)28 9(24%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)17 20(54%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)18 19(51%)

/Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)21 16(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Shots

Portland Timbers

Total shots

10.79 avg / game

Blocked

78 total

Avg. 2.89

Seattle Sounders

Total shots

13.36 avg / game

Blocked

82 total

Avg. 3.04

Portland Timbers Pass Seattle Sounders

Total passes

15442

Avg. 406 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

17572

Avg. 475 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portland Timbers

Played games

Seattle Sounders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.27

4.32

164

Corners

178

4.81

14.08

535

Throw-ins

521

14.08

1.68

Offsides

1.95

3.45

131

GK saves

2.68

Portland Timbers

DISCIPLINARY

Seattle Sounders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.63

1.43

0.08

0.16

10.29

391

Fouls

368

9.95

11.55

439

Tackles

476

12.86

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How We Build the Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders on 17 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portland Timbers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Seattle Sounders's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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