Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 September

Real Salt Lake

W D D D W

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

3-3

21/09/2024 18:30

Portland Timbers

W D D L D

9th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers on 21 September 2024 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers preview before placing your bet.

Real Salt Lake are currently 3rd with 59 points after 34 matches.
Portland Timbers sit 9th with 47 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Real Salt Lake to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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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Weather

18:30

2024-09-21

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers - Prediction & Odds

Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

2024-09-21 18:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/09/2024

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

01 Inter Miami CF	74	34	22	8	4	79	49	30
02 Columbus Crew	66	34	19	9	6	72	40	32
03 FC Cincinnati	59	34	18	5	11	58	48	10
04 Orlando City	52	34	15	7	12	59	50	9
05 Charlotte FC	51	34	14	9	11	46	37	9
06 New York City FC	50	34	14	8	12	54	49	5
07 New York Red Bulls	47	34	11	14	9	55	50	5
08 Montreal Impact	43	34	11	10	13	48	64	-16
09 Atlanta United	40	34	10	10	14	46	49	-3
10 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	52	70	-18
11 Toronto FC	37	34	11	4	19	40	61	-21
12 Philadelphia Union	37	34	9	10	15	62	55	7
13 Nashville	36	34	9	9	16	38	54	-16
14 New England Revolution	31	34	9	4	21	37	74	-37
15 Chicago Fire	30	34	7	9	18	40	62	-22
01 Los Angeles FC	64	34	19	7	8	63	43	20
02 Los Angeles Galaxy	64	34	19	7	8	69	50	19
03 Real Salt Lake	59	34	16	11	7	65	48	17
04 Seattle Sounders	57	34	16	9	9	51	35	16
05 Houston Dynamo	54	34	15	9	10	47	39	8
06 Minnesota United FC	52	34	15	7	12	58	49	9
07 Colorado Rapids	50	34	15	5	14	61	60	1
08 Vancouver Whitecaps	47	34	13	8	13	52	49	3
09 Portland Timbers	47	34	12	11	11	65	56	9
10 Austin FC	42	34	11	9	14	39	48	-9
11 FC Dallas	41	34	11	8	15	54	56	-2
12 St. Louis City	37	34	8	13	13	50	63	-13
13 Sporting Kansas City	31	34	8	7	19	51	66	-15
14 San Jose Earthquakes	21	34	6	3	25	41	78	-37

Head To Head

13/07/2024 19:25

Portland Timbers

3 - 0

Real Salt Lake

MLS

30/08/2023 19:30

Portland Timbers

2 - 1

Real Salt Lake

MLS

17/05/2023 20:10

Real Salt Lake

0 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

10/05/2023 19:30

Portland Timbers

3 - 4

Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

09/10/2022 14:15

Real Salt Lake

3 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

23/04/2022 19:05

Portland Timbers

0 - 0

Real Salt Lake

MLS

Real Salt Lake

33%

Draw

33%

Portland Timbers

33%

Real Salt Lake Last 6 matches

18/09/2024 18:30

Real Salt Lake 3 - 2 FC Dallas MLS

14/09/2024 17:30

Houston Dynamo 4 - 1 Real Salt Lake MLS

31/08/2024 18:30

Real Salt Lake 2 - 0 New England Revolution MLS

24/08/2024 18:35

Real Salt Lake 0 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes MLS

05/08/2024 18:00

Houston Dynamo 3 - 0 Real Salt Lake NCAL Cup

01/08/2024 18:00

Real Salt Lake 2 - 1 Atlas NCAL Cup

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Portland Timbers

18/09/2024 19:40

Portland Timbers 4 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy MLS

14/09/2024 18:40

Colorado Rapids 2 - 1 Portland Timbers MLS

31/08/2024 19:40

Portland Timbers 1 - 0 Seattle Sounders MLS

24/08/2024 19:40

Portland Timbers 4 - 4 St. Louis City MLS

09/08/2024 17:30

St. Louis City 3 - 1 Portland Timbers NCAL Cup

01/08/2024 19:30

Portland Timbers 4 - 0 Colorado Rapids NCAL Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

1.09

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

23 (64%)13 (36%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

21 (60%)14 (40%)

Real Salt Lake

Recent matches

Portland Timbers

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)30 5(14%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)17 18(51%)

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)21 14(40%)

/Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)25 10(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

Shots

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

13.39 avg / game

Blocked

71 total

Avg. 3.09

Portland Timbers

Total shots

13.11 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 2.72

Real Salt Lake Pass Portland Timbers

Total passes

16178

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

15166

Avg. 433 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Salt Lake

Played games

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.17

5.06

182

Corners

152

4.34

17.78

640

Throw-ins

577

16.49

1.83

Offsides

1.17

3.64

131

GK saves

2.60

Real Salt Lake

DISCIPLINARY

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

1.91

0.06

0.09

11.89

428

Fouls

380

10.86

13.72

494

Tackles

582

16.63

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How We Build the Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers on 21 September 2024 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.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Salt Lake's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portland Timbers'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 Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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